Broken Chain Introducing the Selection Literary Focus: Conflict

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Broken Chain Introducing the Selection Literary Focus: Conflict Feature Menu Introducing the Selection Literary Focus: Conflict Reading Skills: Summarizing a Plot

Broken Chain by Gary Soto

Broken Chain by Gary Soto

Broken Chain by Gary Soto When Alfonso meets Sandra, But a broken bike chain could ruin everything. he is determined to impress her.

Broken Chain by Gary Soto Will Alfonso come out looking cool . . . or will Sandra think he’s a fool? [End of Section]

Broken Chain Literary Focus: Conflict As you read Broken Chain, you will be asked to analyze conflict in the story. A conflict is a struggle between two elements. The elements can be people, animals, places, or things.

Broken Chain Literary Focus: Conflict Conflict can be external—between a character and an outside force. Conflict can also be internal—between a character and his or her own behaviors, thoughts, and fears.

Broken Chain Literary Focus: Conflict In this story, Alfonso deals with both external and internal conflicts. These conflicts start when he wants something very badly and takes steps to get it. As you read, ask yourself what Alfonso wants and what stands in his way. [End of Section]

Broken Chain Reading Skills: Summarizing a Plot As you read “Broken Chain,” practice summarizing the plot using the strategy retelling. Stop at key points in the text and take notes on what has happened so far. Be sure to note the title and author information about the main character information about the setting the main events the story’s ending

Broken Chain Reading Skills: Summarizing a Plot In your textbook there are questions that will help you retell the story. When you see the symbol, stop and answer the question next to it. Be prepared to share your retelling of “Broken Chain” with your classmates and your teacher. [End of Section]

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