Read your independent SEM-R novel. If you don't have one, look through the Literature book under your desk.

September 7, 2011 - The Good Deed - conflict

Homework: Review all notes on plot and conflict.

Lesson Essential Questions:·How do readers distinguish between internal and external conflict?

Warm Up:Set up your notebook page. In your Literature book, turn to pg. 46 and read the paragraph under the question, "Can first impressions be trusted?" Then complete the "List it" activity underneath in your notes.

Turn in your Literature book to pg. 48

Today's story is called "The Good Deed." Predictwhat this story might beabout.

In this story, the maincharacter will deal with conflict...let's review...what is conflict?

conflict - the problem or struggle a character faces in the story.

conflict

internal conflict (man vs. himself)

A conflict that occurs within the character, such as making an important decision or facing a fear.

external conflict

A conflict that occurs outside of the character, such as nature, a physical obstacle or another character.

man vs. nature man vs. society man vs. man

man vs. natureSome force in nature creates an obstacle

for the character.

man vs. societyA conflict that occurs when a character disagrees with societal

values, laws or beliefs.

man vs. manA conflict that occurs when a character has an argument,

disagreement or some sort of struggle with another character.

Consider this example...When I first saw Raoul, I could tell we weren't going to get along. He wore a jacket and a tie to school! I figured he was a real snob...

Give an example of an internal and an external conflict that might develop as a result of this first impression.

Read with a purpose:

As we read "The Good Deed," discover how someone who is sight impaired can help those who can see examine the world in different and new ways. Also look for various conflicts that occur throughout the story. Complete the sheet as you follow along in the story.

external conflicts in "The Good Deed"

internal conflicts in "The Good Deed"

Homework

Review all notes on plot and conflict.