1. Good Morning/Afternoon 9-22-11
#1. Please write down your homework for tonight.
#2. Write down your Essential Question for today.
SPONGE:
Without using your notes, answer the following questions:
#1. What is an idiom?
#2. Give two examples of homophones.
#3. What do you think figurative language is?
#4. Give an example of a hyperbole.

2. Character Conflict 101
The Basics…

3. There Are Two Main Types:
These are all of the things that the characters can struggle with in a story.
Internal -- conflict within a person
External -- conflict with an outside force
What do you think each one looks like?

4. Internal Conflict
The character is struggling with something within him- or herself.
Can also be called “Self Vs. Self”
Example:
Lucy is thinking about cheating on a test.

5. External Conflict Character Vs. Character Character Vs. Nature
These are conflicts that happen OUTSIDE of the main character’s control.
Three main types:
Character Vs. Character
Character Vs. Nature
Character Vs. Society
What do you think each one means?

6. Character Vs. Character
The main character is struggling with another character in the story.
Can you name some books where this occurs?
Example:
John and Jake got in a heated argument.

7. Character Vs. Nature
The main character is struggling with an act of nature.
Can you name some books where this occurs?
Example:
Rachel lost her house in a hurricane.

8. Character Vs. Society
The main character is struggling with something in society, usually a controversial event or belief.
Can you name some books where this occurs?
Example:
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a public bus.

9. Directions
Conflict: Yesterday in Tanaeka we read about the different types of conflict that Mary encountered not only with herself but also with nature and outside forces.
Tanaeka is only one example of a conflict, but soldiers in the military experience many different types of conflict on a daily basis. In order to show them our appreciation for all the conflicts they endure, we are going to participate in Q-100’s BIG THANK YOU.

10. Directions
Each letter should be heartfelt, handwritten, original, and free of any political statements. The purpose of the letter is to express thanks to the military personnel currently deployed outside the United States.
Do not use glue, tape, staples, cardboard, glitter or otherwise attach anything to the paper. Decorate using crayons, pencil, etc. Use both sides if you like, but use one page per letter only. Do not send cards or photographs. Feel free to include your mailing and address, and you may get a response. Sincerely

11. Date Dear Soldier, Paragraph #1- All about you
- Hi my name is _____ and I go to Webb Bridge Middle School in Alpharetta, GA.
- Things you like to do….
Paragraph #2- A BIG THANK YOU
- Thank you for enduring conflict for me…
Paragraph #- Happy Thanksgiving
- I know you won’t be able to be with your family for Thanksgiving, but I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you, and I will eat a piece of Turkey for you Sincerely,
If you can write back: Or
Ms. Katie Pardee
Webb Bridge Middle School (In the subject put my
Attn: Your Name name)
4455 Webb Bridge Rd.
Alpharetta, GA 30005