Conflict
photo by Melodie Harris
photo by Melodie Harris
struggle that takes place within a character
may involve making a decision or a fight w/ certain feelings
the problem or struggle is inside the character
struggle that takes place with another character or an outside force
may involve a machine, the weather, an animal
the problem or struggle is with something outside the character
The dog chased the cat around the dining-room table.
Jim decided not to take the summer job, but he wondered if he had made the correct decision.
The astronaut could see that her time was running out. Should she go back to the spaceship now or enjoy her once-in-a-lifetime experience a little longer?
The snow fell faster and faster. The wind was blowing fiercely. The old man continued to fight his way through the unplowed streets.
Heather looked in the bakery window. She could see her favorite cookies right next to her favorite donuts. She tried to convince herself she should buy one treat, but not both.
The hikers had gone six miles when Pete stumbled and twisted his ankle. The group discussed how they could get Pete to the cabin before dark.
Cutting across the field, Aunt Elizabeth had almost caught up with the runaway cow.
if absent, do file/make a copy of both & put in our shared GDrive & do them; email teacher with subject line conflict 2b is done
take out writing utensil & lime green literary terms definitions sheet because you'll need to take notes from the ShowMe below
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remember, by man, we mean mankind, as in people
read the play: "His Sister's Killer"
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read the selection: "Valley of the Statues"
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