1. Wednesday/Thursday November 18 th & 19 th, 2015 Today’s Agenda: 1.Conflict mini-lesson review w/Guided Notes 2.Anticipation for “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” (video clip) 3.Listen and follow along to story (  38 minutes) 4.Comprehension Worksheet (complete independently) Homework: Finish Worksheet with Response = Due Friday 11/20

2. Today You will: Understand the definition of conflict Understand the difference between types and kinds of conflicts Identify types and kinds of conflicts in a story Understand that conflicts create an opportunity for cause and effect relationships

3. { Conflict External Internal

4. A problem or issue in a story. What is it?

5. Why is it so important?  Conflict is essential to the Plot.  It is the opposition of forces which ties one incident to another and makes the plot move.  Within a short story, there may be only one central struggle, or there may be one dominant struggle with many minor ones.

6. When a character wants something to happen or wants to obtain something/someone and meets resistance. How Does it Start?

7. TYPES & KINDS OF CONFLICT TYPES:  Internal  External KINDS: Man v. Self Man v. Man Man v. Nature Man v. Society

8. Mark was frustrated with Charlie. No matter what was said, the two couldn’t agree which class subject was the best. What TYPE of conflict is this? External

9. What kind of conflict is this? You grab a seat in Mrs. Pressler’s class when a student from behind jumps in the chair and declares, “I’ve got dibs on it”. The two of you have a fist fight. v. Man On your notes, create your own example

10. You and your friends are about to have a great time on the soccer field when a swarm of bees suddenly attack. What kind of conflict is this? v. Nature

11. Most of the class failed the test, but one student received a perfect score. The teacher rewarded that student for his score and the other students were jealous and scowled. Most of the class failed the test, but one student received a perfect score. The teacher rewarded that student for his score and the other students were jealous and scowled. What KIND of conflict is this? v. Society

12. What TYPE of conflict is this? Internal Chris saw Mario cheating off of another student during the test on Tuesday. Chris was upset and didn’t know if he should turn his friend in or not. He went to the counselors to talk it out.

13. Sarah and Brandon have been friends for a long time, yet she knew Brandon was making horrible choices. She didn’t know if she should confront him or ignore his behavior. What KIND of conflict is this? v. Self

14. Most conflicts result in a “snowball effect?” Think about it:  You hang out with friends instead of studying.  Your grades slip and your parents are mad.  You tell friends you can’t hang out as often.  Your friends are mad and you feel frustrated.  You take your frustration to your parents.  Your parents affirm study rule, etc.. Did you know?

15. While reading today… Pay close attention to the conflicts within “Rikki-tikki-tavi” Can you identify the External or Internal conflicts?

16. Let’s begin Using the information you learned from yesterday’s WebQuest, Who do you predict will win? Why? Mongoose vs. Cobra http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/ani mals/reptiles-animals/snakes/cobra-vs- mongoose-predation/