1. A problem or issue in a story
What is Conflict?
A problem or issue in a story

2. 2 Types of Conflict

3. Character vs. Self
Type of INTERNAL CONFLICT when a character has a personal issue or problem within themself. This could be trying to achieve a goal, making a choice, or overcoming emotions/feelings.

4. Character vs. Nature
Type of EXTERNAL CONFLICT when the character has an issue or problem with a force of nature, such as a natural disaster, and is usually struggling to survive.

5. Character vs. Society
Type of EXTERNAL CONFLICT when the character has a problem with something that is happening in the world, such as rules, laws, politics, or a group of people.

6. Character vs. Character
Type of EXTERNAL CONFLICT when the character has an issue, disagreement, or problem with another character. Usually there is a struggle between the “good” and “bad”.

7. Conflict Matching Game
You will work with your table to match each situation with the correct type of conflict.

8. Jimmy is fighting against the voices in his head.
Character vs. Self

9. At a track meet, several students are racing to the finish.
Character vs. Character

10. An American soldier is in Germany fighting against the Nazi army.
Character vs. Society

11. Fred is trying to hide during an earthquake.
Character vs. Nature

12. Lisa has trouble reading.
Character vs. Self

13. Katniss is trying to survive in The Hunger Games.
Character vs. Society

14. A mother and her three children are trying to make it home during a snowstorm.
Character vs. Nature

15. Sir Callahan is trying to slay the mighty dragon.
Character vs. Character

16. A dog is trying to find a dry spot in the rain.
Character vs. Nature

17. Jamie is learning to walk again after suffering serious injuries.
Character vs. Self

18. Two boys on the football team are getting into a fight.
Character vs. Character

19. A student is trying to convince the principal and district to change the dress code.
Character vs. Society

20. Brian is trying to do 1,000 pushups in a row without stopping.
Character vs. Self

21. A deer hunter is trying to escape the clutches of a wild bear.
Character vs. Nature

22. Tina is trying to climb Mt. Everest
Character vs. Self Or
Character vs. Nature

23. An old man is trying to quit smoking.
Character vs. Self

24. A student with Down’s Syndrome is trying to convince everyone that he should be allowed to run for cross country.
Character vs. Society

25. Two jewel thieves are trying to escape from an evil mummy.
Character vs. Character

26. Jack is begging Jill not to push him down the hill.
Character vs. Character