Assessment: Types of Conflict

Carter always turned in fantastic work. His handwriting was perfect, his answers were always right, and it was always turned in on time. Even though his teacher was constantly telling him what an incredible student he was, he still felt like he wasn’t good enough.

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Self

The third graders from Wolf Creek Elementary school were headed to a field trip in the mountains. A torrential downpour and flash flood warnings put a damper on their plans. Instead of a field trip to the mountains, it was like they would be going on a field trip to the ocean. Just before the bus left the school parking lot, the trip was cancelled.

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Self

Lucas sat in the back seat of the car watching his mom and dad argue about which way they should turn. Mom was convinced that the movie theater was two blocks to the right, but dad was sure that it was three blocks to the left. They bickered and argued until dad firmly said, “Listen. I’m driving! Let's try my way.”

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Self

Even when dad tried to lock the lid of the trash can, wild animals still got into it and left a mess strewn about. They even had a separate trash can for food that they shut tightly and stacked high, but it didn’t matter. Living near a forest was wonderful, except for the smell of trash that lingered from the animal’s midnight feasts!

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Self

Quinn was on a trip to an amusement park with his best friend’s family. He was having a great day until the family headed toward the tallest rollercoaster in the park. Quinn hated rollercoasters. Ever since the time he went on one and got sick afterwards, he swore he would never do it again. However, he could see the excitement in his friend’s eyes and didn’t want to disappoint him.

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Self

Sofia hated that the city was planning to cut down trees and demolish a park to put in a new gas station. She planned a protest, complete with chants and posters, to convince everyone else that no matter how bad they needed a gas station, it shouldn’t come at such a cost to mother nature!

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Self

Alex had just gotten his license and was speeding down the street in front of his school. He thought the school zones were silly, and he ignored the signs warning him of double fines if you’re caught speeding there. His music jammed loudly, and he didn’t even realize that a police man was behind him, lights blazing and siren blasting.

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Self

Damien and Aiden were twins, and their mom and dad had given them a huge vacation for their 18th birthday. They had to agree on where they wanted to go, but Damien wanted to go on a cruise to Mexico and Aiden wanted to go whale watching in Alaska. Both were so stubborn that they could never agree.

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Self