Plot +Conflict + Character

Tammy started the school year telling her family she was going to do her best ever. She was going to get A's in all her classes and participate in clubs and activities. She joined cross country, but thought it was too hot and quit.

She begged to join the volleyball team, but when she was told no she got angry and stopped doing her homework. Things started to look up when she joined the debate club. However, Tammy missed the first two debate meets on

Saturdays because she wanted to sleep in on the weekends. She was then kicked off the team. At the end of the first semester she had all D's.

What type of conflict is this?

• character vs. society

• character vs. nature

• character vs. character

• character vs. self

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Andre's tiny sailboat capsized, but he was able to swim to a nearby deserted island. As he looked around him, Andre realized he would need to find a way to protect his body and skin from the extreme heat and sun. He also needed fresh water and something to eat. He knew he wouldn't make it very long if he couldn't shelter himself from the extreme conditions and find food and water.

What type of conflict is this?

• character vs. self

• character vs. society

• character vs. nature

• character vs. character

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The point of highest tension in a story. Also described as the "turning

point?"

• resolution

• climax

• rising action

• exposition

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The antagonist in a story is the character or force opposing or challenging the main character.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The resolution of the story takes place when...?

• the conflict starts to build

• the reader is introduced to the main characters

• when things start to fall into place for the characters

• when the story comes to a reasonable end

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

I understand the 5 points on Plot Mountain?

• I know it without a doubt!

• I think I understand...

• I need more time or practice.

• What is Plot Mountain?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

I can explain the difference between the Protagonist and the Antagonist.

• I completely understand both characters types!

• I can explain one but not both.

• I don't have any idea what those are.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

I understand what Conflict is, and I can explain what the two types of conflict are!

• I definitely know these!

• I understand conflict but I'm not sure I remember what the rest...

• I'm not really sure what conflict is.

• I am completely lost.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3