conflict definition: a struggle between opposing forces. conflict is the problem in the story. there...
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ConflictConflict• Definition: A struggle between
opposing forces. • Conflict is the problem in the story.• There are two main kinds of conflict in
literature: external and internal.
• Definition: A struggle between opposing forces. • Conflict is the problem in the story.• There are two main kinds of conflict in
literature: external and internal.
Importance of ConflictImportance of Conflict
• Necessary for the plot of a story.
• Adds excitement and suspense.
• A reader can learn from how the characters deal with conflict in a story.
• Necessary for the plot of a story.
• Adds excitement and suspense.
• A reader can learn from how the characters deal with conflict in a story.
Types of conflict Types of conflict
Man vs. ManMan vs. Man
• External – Ex = out
• One character is having a problem/conflict with another character
• Mental or Physical
• External – Ex = out
• One character is having a problem/conflict with another character
• Mental or Physical
Man vs. Man Examples Man vs. Man Examples
• Two small boys fight over who will get the last popsicle
• A boss fires her employee
• Two small boys fight over who will get the last popsicle
• A boss fires her employee
Man vs. Man Shared Reading Example
Man vs. Man Shared Reading Example
• Your Turn!• Write one example of a man vs. man
conflict from “The Scholarship Jacket”
• Your Turn!• Write one example of a man vs. man
conflict from “The Scholarship Jacket”
Shared Reading Examples
”Scholarship Jacket” Example
Man vs. Nature Man vs. Nature
• External • One character is having a
problem/conflict with nature that is beyond his or her control
• External • One character is having a
problem/conflict with nature that is beyond his or her control
Man vs. Nature Example Man vs. Nature Example
1. A family is stranded in a snowstorm2. A man is trapped in quicksand
1. A family is stranded in a snowstorm2. A man is trapped in quicksand
Man vs. Nature Shared Reading Example
Man vs. Nature Shared Reading Example
• Your Turn!• Come up with your own example of a
person who is having a problem or conflict with nature. (Can be from a book or a real world example)
• Your Turn!• Come up with your own example of a
person who is having a problem or conflict with nature. (Can be from a book or a real world example)
Man vs. Society Man vs. Society
• External • A character having a problem/conflict
with the rules or laws that govern the society he or she lives in
• External • A character having a problem/conflict
with the rules or laws that govern the society he or she lives in
Man vs. Society Example Man vs. Society Example
1. A driver is in a hurry and runs a red light
2. A teenager breaks his town’s curfew
1. A driver is in a hurry and runs a red light
2. A teenager breaks his town’s curfew
Man vs. Society Shared Reading Example
Man vs. Society Shared Reading Example
• Your Turn!• Now write one example of a Man vs.
Society conflict from “Knots in my Yo-Yo String”
• Your Turn!• Now write one example of a Man vs.
Society conflict from “Knots in my Yo-Yo String”
Shared Reading Examples
”Knots in my Yo-Yo String” Example:
Man vs. TechnologyMan vs. Technology
• External • A character having a problem/conflict
with technology
• External • A character having a problem/conflict
with technology
Man vs. Technology Example
Man vs. Technology Example
1. A robot turning on people2. A GPS giving the wrong directions.
1. A robot turning on people2. A GPS giving the wrong directions.
Man vs. Technology Shared Reading Example
Man vs. Technology Shared Reading Example
• Your Turn!• Come up with your own example of a
person who is having a problem or conflict with technology. (Can be from a book or a real world example)
• Your Turn!• Come up with your own example of a
person who is having a problem or conflict with technology. (Can be from a book or a real world example)
Internal ConflictMan vs. Self
Internal ConflictMan vs. Self
• A struggle within a character’s mind• In = in (or not)
• Inside (can’t see it)• Usually a decision
• A struggle within a character’s mind• In = in (or not)
• Inside (can’t see it)• Usually a decision
Internal ConflictMan vs. Self Examples
Internal ConflictMan vs. Self Examples
1. A teacher knows she shouldn’t drink coffee, but she keeps drinking it every day
2. A student can’t decide if he wants to try out for the basketball team
1. A teacher knows she shouldn’t drink coffee, but she keeps drinking it every day
2. A student can’t decide if he wants to try out for the basketball team
Internal ConflictShared Reading Example
Internal ConflictShared Reading Example
• Your Turn:• Now write one example of an internal
conflict from “Seventh Grade” in the box that says shared reading example
• Your Turn:• Now write one example of an internal
conflict from “Seventh Grade” in the box that says shared reading example
Shared Reading Examples
Seventh Grade Example:
Central Conflict Central Conflict
• The main problem in a story• Can be internal or external
• The main problem in a story• Can be internal or external
Central Conflict Examples Central Conflict Examples
1. Harry tries to defeat Voldemort2. Batman wants to stop Bane from
destroying Gotham
1. Harry tries to defeat Voldemort2. Batman wants to stop Bane from
destroying Gotham
Central Conflict Shared Reading Examples
Central Conflict Shared Reading Examples
• Your Turn!• Choose any of our Shared Reading
stories and identify the Central Conflict
• Your Turn!• Choose any of our Shared Reading
stories and identify the Central Conflict
Shared Reading Examples
Any Shared Example: