Which type of Conflict?
Find the Evidence: Internal Conflict
Find the Evidence: External Conflict
Controlling Idea
Figure it Out
100

Internal Conflict: Character vs. Self

100

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of internal conflict.


Princella had been working so hard in school, she won tickets to the concert of her choice. Ella Mai was her favorite singer, but she just heard that Destiny's Child was reuniting for one night only. She was having such a hard time deciding who to see live, she didn't know what to do. 

She was having such a hard time deciding who to see live, she didn't know what to do. 

100

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of external conflict.

Adrin loves school. He loves it so much, even when he had the flu, he was trying to come to school.

He loves it so much, even when he had the flu, he was trying to come to school.

Character vs. Nature

100

This contains your claim about the topic. It shows what direction you are going to take in writing about the topic. It helps the reader understand your purpose for writing the essay/composition. It's what the entire essay/composition is about.

Controlling Idea

100

"We were so close. She made the best cookies and was always early for church. I cry when thinking about her. I wish I can see her one last time."

The person misses someone that passed away.

200

Which type of conflict is this?

Cinderella's step sisters destroyed her dress to the ball. 

External Conflict: Character vs Character

200

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of internal conflict. 

As a growing middle school boy, Alex knew he should eat lots of fruits and vegetables. The problem was, he really loved to eat chips and cookies. When it came to pack his lunch, he had the hardest time deciding what to put in his lunch box.  

When it came to pack his lunch, he had the hardest time deciding what to put  in his lunch box.  

200

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of external conflict.

Miss. Eby and Mr. Brunswick were having a conversation. Miss. Eby was saying that Caden was a great student. Mr. Brunswick argued that Caden was a fabulous student. 

Miss Eby was saying that Caden was a great student. Mr. Brunswick argued that Caden was a fabulous student. 

Character vs. Character

200

Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures. What is the controlling idea of this short article?

Passing fears are common in early childhood.

200

"I can't wait to see all of my friends. I get a chance to meet my new teacher. And I'm ready to get my new schedule."

Ready for the first day of school.

300

Which type of conflict is this? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHrp2OM19t4

External Conflict: Character vs. Nature

300

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of internal conflict.

Everyone knows that Malachai is a really good friend. He is such a good friend, he always gets invited to hang out with people. One day, he got invited to hang out with two different people on the same day. He wants to hang out with both and doesn't know what to do! Max wanted to play basketball and Alex wanted to go to the gym.

He wants to hang out with both and doesn't know what to do! 

300

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of external conflict.

DeAngelo loves to read. When he found out he was going to Spain, he asked Miss. Eby for ten books so that he could read while he was away. Miss. Eby said he should enjoy his trip and only gave him one book to read. DeAngelo was so upset Miss. Eby didn't give him more books. 

DeAngelo was so upset Miss. Eby didn't give him more books

Person vs. Person

300

The controlling idea is usually in the ______ paragraph of an essay but not always.

First Paragraph

300

"I saw him through the window. He looked at me and I knew I had to have him. I can't wait to take him home."

They're getting a new pet.

400

Internal Conflict: Character vs. Self

400

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of internal conflict.

Fun fact about Dominic: he always has great jokes to tell! He always knows how to make his friends laugh. One day in the hallway, he came up with a really funny joke. When he got to class, he wanted to tell his friends, but the bell rang before he could share. He so badly wanted to share the joke, but he knew it was rude to talk when teachers were talking. 

He so badly wanted to share the joke, but he knew it was rude to talk when teachers were talking. 

400

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of external conflict.

All day long, Ezell was looking forward to running around outside at seminar. Suddenly though, the sky got dark and cloudy, and it began to thunderstorm. She returned to the seminar.

Suddenly though, the sky got dark and cloudy, and it began to thunderstorm. 

Character vs. Nature

400

What is another word for the central idea, controlling idea, and claim? Hint: you will hear this in high school and college. It is one word.

Thesis

400

Kleenex Hand sanitizer Thermometer Medicine Bottle

Being Sick

500

Which type of conflict is this? 

The town of Whoville does not like the Grinch and treats him very badly. They have their Christmas celebrations and do not invite him to it. The Grinch hates Christmas and wants to steal it from the people of Whoville. 

External Conflict: Character vs. Society 

500

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of internal conflict.

Tommie is a great football player AND a great student! He always works hard at football practice and makes sure he spends time studying for class. One day, he had a long football practice scheduled the same night before a big science test. He wants to be a good teammate and make it to practice, but he knows how important it is to study too. The test was an end of unit assessment but the big game was a week away.

He wants to be a good teammate and make it to practice, but he knows how important it is to study too.

500

With your group, find a piece of textual evidence (a sentence/sentences) from the short passage below that helps prove this is an example of external conflict.

Lucas always has lots of good ideas. One day, he got the idea that students should go to school year round and that summer break should be eliminated. When he told the student council his idea, they got angry and disagreed with him. They grumbled about his idea for weeks.

When he told the student council his idea, they got angry and disagreed with him. 

Character vs. Society

500

Where is the Controlling Idea restated?

The Conclusion

500

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