External vs Internal Conflicts

All the way to school, Nelson felt upset with himself. "Why had he played video games all night instead of studying for his Algebra test?"

• internal

• external

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The snarling dog placed himself between his master and the angry postman.

• internal

• external

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Santino is at the gym. He's been trying to train for a half marathon. When he's on the treadmill, he feel mentally exhausted even though his legs could go for days.

• Internal

• External

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Kamarion had to walk home from school on Friday. Because it was raining, his outfit was soaked.

• Internal

• External

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Mrs. Simmering is a die-hard Harry Potter fan. When she hears that a special edition of the first book is coming out, she immediately makes plans with Ms. Wilson about how to be the first in line. They fight with the people who try to budge them in line.

• Internal

• External

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Ms. Wilson felt lost without coffee. It's her life source for the work week. She pondered all morning what she should do to make the day good even without coffee.

• Internal

• External

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is this an example of internal or external conflict: Every time security is in the hall, they catch at least ten students out of class. They obviously get in trouble and are sent home.

• Internal

• External

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Fearing the approaching storm, John closed all the windows in the house and went into the basement.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Eh Lar is trying to decide if she should stay up watching Netflix until 2 am or if she should go to sleep to be prepared for school.

• Internal

• External

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Laura wants to watch her favorite TV show tonight, but knows she has a huge Social Studies test tomorrow.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3