conflict definition: a struggle between opposing forces. conflict is the problem in the story. there...

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: