5 th grade literary analysis 3.2 (2q) identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and explain...

5th Grade Literary Analysis 3.2 (2Q)Identify the main problem or conflict of the plot and explain how it is resolved.

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Learning Objective Name_________________________

Today, we will identify the conflict and resolution in a story.

CFUWhat are we going to do today?What are we going to identify?

Activate (or Provide) Prior Knowledge

You want to go to the movies. You also want to buy the new CD of your favorite singer. You only have $15. This is not enough to do both.

What would you do?

CFUStudents, all of you were able to tell what you would do. You had a problem and you solved it. Stories also have problems and solutions, which are also called conflicts and resolutions. Today, we will identify conflict and resolution in a story.

Today, we are going to identify the conflict and resolution in a story.We are going to identify the conflict and resolution in a story.




Concept Development

The conflict is the problem. • A conflict or problem needs to be solved. • A story may have more than one problem.

The resolution is the way the conflict is solved. • Usually, the resolution happens toward the end of the story.

1. Crow was very thirsty. 2. She found a pitcher1 with water, but the water was at the bottom. 3. Crow put her beak into the pitcher again and again, but could not reach the water. 4. Crow’s thirst grew even greater. 5. There was the water. 6. How could she get to it? 7. Crow thought about tipping the pitcher over. 8. But then the water would spill out on the ground. 9. She might not get more than one little sip. 10. Then, Crow came up with a plan. 11. She began dropping pebbles2 into the pitcher. 12. With every pebble she dropped in, the water rose higher in the pitcher. 13. At last, the water was high enough for Crow to sip. 1 container for a drink 2 small rocksAdapted http://www.aesopfables.com/cgi/aesop1.cgi?2&TheFoxandtheCrow

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The conflict in the story is that Crow is very thirsty but cannot reach the water. The resolution is that she began dropping pebbles into the pitcher, so that the water level would rise to where she could drink it.

CFUIn your own words, what is conflict? Conflict is ___________________.In your own words, what is resolution? Resolution is __________________.What is the difference between conflict and resolution? Which of these might be another resolution for the story? How do you know?

a. Crow was able to make a small crack in the pitcher and water came out.b. Crow became distracted by another crow and flew away.




Importance

The conflict is the problem. The resolution is the way the conflict is solved.

It is important to identify the conflict and resolution in a story because it:

1. helps us better develop conflict and resolution scenarios in our own writing.

2. helps us understand and predict the events of stories we read.

3. is tested on the CST.

CFUDoes anyone else have another reason why it is important to identify the conflict and resolution in a story? (pair-share) Why is it important to identify the conflict and resolution in a story? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is the most important to you? Why?

Franklin wanted to buy a hamburger and a new toy. He didn’t have enough

money, so he decided to only get the toy.

Jennifer wants to go to the beach this weekend, but she has to finish reading her English book by Monday. I predict she will read her book in the car and while relaxing at the beach.




Skill Development/Guided Practice

The conflict is the problem. The resolution is the way the conflict is solved.

Identify the conflict and resolution in a story.

Step #1: Read the story carefully and look for the problem a character is having. a. Circle the conflict.Step #2: Continue reading the story and look for how the conflict is solved. a. Underline the resolution. Step #3: Answer the questions below. (Hint: Use your circled and underlined answers from the story.)

CFUHow did I know how to find the conflict in the story? What did I look for? How did I know how to find the resolution of the story? What did I look for? How did you know how to find the conflict in the story? What did you look for? How did you know how to find the resolution of the story? What did you look for?

My Mother’s Car 1. Jake lived with his mother just outside of town. 2. One day, Jake heard his mother crying. 3. “What is wrong, Mom?” asked Jake. 4. “I hate to see you sad; can I do something to help?” 5. “Our car won’t run anymore, and I can’t get to work,” Jake’s mother said. 6. Jake thought for a while, and finally he smiled and said, “Mr. Sanchez, our neighbor, fixes cars; maybe he will help us.” 7. Jake went to see Mr. Sanchez. 8. He came right over and fixed the car. 9. Jake and his mom happily thanked Mr. Sanchez.

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1. What was the main conflict facing Jake and his mother?

a. Jake’s mother didn’t like the color of her car.

b. Jake lives outside of town.c. Their car won’t run anymore.d. Jake’s mother didn’t like her job.

2. What was Jake’s and his mother’s resolution?a. Jake and his mom thanked Mr. Sanchez.b. Jake got Mr. Sanchez to fix the car.c. Jake got his mom a new car.d. Jake’s mother lost her job.




Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)

The conflict is the problem. The resolution is the way the conflict is solved. Identify the conflict and resolution in a story.

CFUHow did I know how to find the conflict in the story? What did I look for? How did I know how to find the resolution of the story? What did I look for? How did you know how to find the conflict in the story? What did you look for? How did you know how to find the resolution of the story? What did you look for?

The Hero, Paul Revere 1. On April 18, 1775, during the Revolutionary War, the British Army began marching out of Boston, Massachusetts. 2. It was Paul Revere’s job to warn the colonist militia1 that the British Regulars2 were headed for Concord. 3. Paul had told his friend, Robert Newman, to tell him how the British were coming by hanging a number of lanterns in the belfry3 of the Old North Church in Boston. 4. As soon as Paul saw the lanterns, he rode out all night to warn the colonists. 5. Because of Revere’s efforts to warn the militia, they were able to face the British at the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19th. 105 words1 soldiers 2 well-trained army 3 bell tower on a church

1. What was the main conflict facing the Paul Revere?

a. The colonist militia faced the British at the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

b. America was at war. c. Robert Newman needed to hang lanterns. d. Paul Revere needed to warn the militia about the British.

2. What was Paul Revere’s resolution?a. Paul Revere went and talked to the British.b. The British Regulars were headed to

Concord.c. Paul Revere rode all night to warn the

colonists.d. Paul Revere saw lanterns in the belfry.





Closure1. In your own words, what is conflict?2. In your own words, what is resolution?3. Identify the conflict and resolution below.4. What did you learn today about identifying conflict and resolution in the story? Why is that important you? (pair-share)

Rachel’s Biggest Night1. Rachel had wanted to become a singer all her life. 2. The school was having a talent

night, but Rachel didn’t have a nice dress to wear on that special night. 3. Rachel decided to work every day after school to buy a beautiful dress.

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1. What was the main conflict?a. Rachel wanted to become a singer.b. Rachel didn’t have a nice dress.c. Rachel didn’t have a ride to the show.d. Rachel needed a good voice.

2. What was Rachel’s resolution to her problem?a. She took voice lessons.b. She got a job after school to buy a nice dress.c. She bought a new car.d. She made a dress to wear.





The Ballad of Mulan 1. A young woman named Mulan lived a long time ago in China. 2. During this time, China was at war with the Huns. 3. All men were ordered by the Emperor to join the fight against the Huns. 4. Mulan’s father was included in this order, even though he was well into old age. 5. Her father had been a great warrior1 once, having fought many wars before, but Mulan feared that he would not live through the end of this one. 6. She asked the other soldiers if she could go to war in his place, but she was laughed at and turned away. 7. The soldiers could not fathom2 a woman fighting as a warrior. 8. Determined not to be defeated, Mulan decided she would join the soldiers no matter what she had to do. 9. She knew she would have to be extra skilled with a sword in order to win the soldiers’ respect, so Mulan trained in secret, day and night, for weeks. 10. To complete her transformation3, she stole her father’s battle garments4 before joining the soldiers on their way to fight the Huns. 11. Dressed as a man, the soldiers had no idea she was a woman. 1 soldier 2 understand 3 complete change 4 clothes 193 words

1. What was the main conflict facing Mulan? a. Women were not allowed to be soldiers. b. China was at war with the Huns. c. She was forced to fight in the war. d. Mulan fought with great courage.

2. What was Mulan’s resolution to her problem?a. She dressed like a woman.b. She transformed into a warrior.c. She sent her father to war.d. She stayed at home.

Independent Practice Name __________________________The conflict is the problem. The resolution is the way the conflict is solved. Identify the conflict and resolution in the story.





Periodic Review 1 Name __________________________The conflict is the problem. The resolution is the way the conflict is solved.Identify the conflict and resolution in the story.

Lemonade Stand

1. Rose and Bruce set up a lemonade stand. 2. On a poster board, Bruce wrote: 3. Ice-cold lemonade for sale! 4. Sweetest, coolest drinks in town! 5. Just 75 cents! 6. Rose and Bruce waited for people to come to the stand and buy drinks, but no one came. 7. Rose asked Bruce, “Where is everyone?” 8. Bruce just shook his head and thought. 9. “Maybe the lemonade needs to be sweeter. 10. Everyone loves sweet drinks!” 11. So Rose and Bruce added more sugar to the lemonade. 12. But still no one came for lemonade. 13. Rose and Bruce were distraught1. 14. They couldn’t figure out why no one wanted to buy extra sweet lemonade. 15. Then Rose said, “Maybe it needs to be cooler.” 16. So, Bruce added more ice to make the lemonade cooler. 17. Again, they watched as people walked past their stand and no one bought lemonade. 18. “What should we do?” asked Bruce. 19. Rose turned and looked at him and said, “Let’s change the price to 5 cents and maybe people will come.” 20. So, Bruce took the black marker, crossed out 75 and wrote 5 cents. 21. Soon lots of people came by. 22. Everyone wanted extra sweet, cool, cheap, lemonade.1 troubled or upset 186 words

1. What was the main conflict? a. Their lemonade was not sweet enough. b. Their lemonade was not cold enough. c. People were not buying their lemonade. d. People were paying too much for the lemonade.

2. What was Rose and Bruce’s resolution to their problem? a. They made sweeter lemonade. b. They made cooler lemonade. c. They made more lemonade. d. They lowered the price.





Periodic Review 2 Name __________________________The conflict is the problem. The resolution is the way the conflict is solved.Identify the conflict and resolution in a story.

The Dilemma1

1. Dean was really looking forward to the weekend. 2. His good friend Peter had moved away last summer and was finally coming back into town. 3. They had already planned loads of fun things to do together. 4. First, they were going to do a few games of bowling. 5. Then, they were going to spend some time on the go-karts. 6. After that, they were going to have to squeeze in some time for pizza before heading over to the video arcade 2.

7. Dean was just putting his bowling shoes into his bag when his mother peeked into his room. 8. “Dean,” she said. 9. “Don’t forget that your friend Keith is coming over later this afternoon.” 10. “Keith is coming over this afternoon? 11. How could I have forgotten?” Dean thought. 12. He really wanted to see Peter, but he couldn’t just ignore Keith, either. 13. He picked up the phone and called Peter. 14. “Hey, Peter! 15. Would it be okay if my friend Keith came along to play video games with us this afternoon? 16. Okay, great! 17. See you soon!” 1 a situation in which it is difficult to decide what to do2 a public place where you pay to play video games 170 words

1. What was the main conflict facing Dean?a. He wanted to play basketball with Peter too.b. He wasn’t sure if he and Peter would have

enough time for pizza.c. He had already invited Keith over when he was

supposed to go see Peter.d. Keith doesn’t like Peter.

2. What was the resolution?a. Dean cancelled the day with Peter.b. Dean cancelled the day with Keith.c. Dean went bowling by himself.d. Dean invited Keith to hang out with him and Peter.





The Fox and the Crow

1. A crow was sitting on a branch of a tree with a piece of cheese in her beak, when

a sly1 Fox observed her and set his wits2 to work to discover some way of getting

the cheese. 2. Coming and standing under the tree he looked up and said, "What a

noble bird I see above me! 3. Her beauty is without equal, the hue3 of her plumage4 exquisite. 4. If only her voice is as sweet as her looks are fair, she ought

without doubt to be Queen of the Birds. 5. The conceited5 Crow was hugely flattered by this, and just to show the

Foxthat she could sing she gave a loud caw. 6. Down came the cheese and the

Fox,snatched it up, and said, “You have a voice, madam, I see; what you want is

wits.”1 one who uses tricks and dishonesty to get what they want

136 words2 ability to think quickly3 color4 feathers5 thinks much of himself, stuck up

1. What was the main conflict facing the Fox? a. He doesn’t like to eat cheese. b. He can’t climb trees. c. He wanted the crow’s cheese. d. He doesn’t think the crow can sing.

2. What is Fox’s resolution to his problem? a. He talked the crow into giving him the cheese. b. He tricked the crow into dropping the cheese. c. He stole the cheese. d. The crow gave him the cheese.

Periodic Review 3 Name __________________________The conflict is the problem. The resolution is the way the conflict is solved.Identify the conflict and resolution in a story.


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