5 Types of Conflict

A problem in a story

MAN VS. MAN A conflict between two characters

MAN VS. SOCIETY a conflict between a character and some element of society (law, school, etc.)

MAN VS. SELF A conflict between a character and a decision or feeling within his/herself

MAN VS. NATURE A conflict between a character & some element of nature (weather, animals, etc.)

MAN VS. Man vs. Supernatural A character experiences a problem with characters or events that defy rational expectations. (science fiction, fantasy)

Internal or External Conflict external – man vs. man external – man vs. nature external – man vs. society internal – man vs. self Internal conflict will always be man vs self

What type of conflict? 1. Tom and Bob disagreed about where they should take the cat that they found. 2.Christine struggled to walk through the hot, grainy sand burning her feet and blowing in her face. 3.Serena couldn’t decide what to do that night. Should she do her homework, or should she go to the movies with her friends? 4.In the high winds, the crew was barely able to keep the ship from turning over into the troublesome waters. 5.Rick though, “Why did I ever agree to be in chorus? I’ll never have the nerve to sing on stage in front of an audience!”

Author’s Purpose Practice

Let’s see how you do recognizing the author’s purpose for writing!

Inform Author’s Purpose Persuade Entertain Todd was in his basement. He was searching everywhere for his sled. Across town, Benny was in his attic. He was searching, too. It was time for one more of Todd and Benny’s contests. This time the winner would be the first to make sled tracks down the big hill. Todd planned to be first. So did Benny. What is the author’s purpose for writing this?

describe a snowy day Author’s Purpose explain how to use a sled tell a story about a winter contest between two boys Todd was in his basement. He was searching everywhere for his sled. Across town, Benny was in his attic. He was searching, too. It was time for one more of Todd and Benny’s contests. This time the winner would be the first to make sled tracks down the big hill. Todd planned to be first. So did Benny. The author wants to __________.

Inform Author’s Purpose Persuade Entertain Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president What is the author’s purpose for writing this?

Accomplishments and promises Author’s Purpose Grades and behavior Family and friends The author tried to persuade us to vote for Carl by telling about his ____. Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president

Use longer stitching on the inside Author’s Purpose Thread a needle Turn under a small edge on the inside of the hem What happens after you pin the hem in place? First, turn up the hem and press it into place. Then turn under a small edge on the inside of the hem. Press that, too. Next, pin the hem in place. Then thread a needle. Sew the hem in place. Use longer stitches on the inside and smaller stitches on the outside. That way, the stitches will barely show

DFA #1 review

1.Write the type and write a sentence from the story that proves that conflict is correct. 2. Draw the plot diagram and label it.

3. Look back through The School Play. 4 words are underlined in the story. Find these words, write each word and write the words or phrases that help you figure out the meaning 4. Write the purpose and why that is the purpose by writing a sentence from The School Play that proves it.

5. Complete this chart for Belinda and Robert