Understanding Conflict in Literature

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Practicing math problems

• Exploring historical events

• Learning about baseball rules

• Understanding conflict in literature

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

• A character deciding whether to eat a cupcake

• A character arguing with a friend

• A character fighting a storm

• A character running from a wild animal

What does external conflict involve?

• A character's internal debate

• A struggle within a character's mind

• A struggle between a character and an outside force

• A character's personal growth

In the cupcake example, what changes the conflict from internal to external?

• The character deciding not to eat the cupcake

• The cupcake falling on the ground

• Another person wanting the cupcake

• The cupcake being eaten

What task are students asked to complete regarding the character Jessie?

• List Jessie's favorite activities

• Create a drawing of Jessie

• Identify Jessie's internal and external conflicts

• Write a summary of the story