Name the Element
A girl panics before giving a speech and thinks everyone will laugh at her.
Identify the type of conflict.
Internal conflict
person vs. self
What is conflict?
A struggle or problem a character faces in a story.
What is theme?
a universal statement the author is trying to teach readers about the main idea (a lesson)
The main topic of the story
A character faces a hug life changing decision and doesn't know what the right choice is.
Identify the type of conflict.
Internal conflict
person vs. self
heart and mind!
A student learns that helping others builds stronger friendships.
Identify if this is theme, main idea, or conflict.
theme (central idea)
Internal or External: “A boy can’t decide whether to cheat on a test.”
internal
True or false: central idea/theme is 1-2 words
false
True/false: main idea is a 1-2 words that describe the topic of subject.
True
A new law forces all teens to attend extra school on Saturdays. A student fights back against the rule.
Identify the type of conflict.
External: person vs. society
Friends walk home together every day and laugh about their day.
Name the element: theme, main idea, or conflict?
Theme
Internal or external: A boy is afraid to speak in front of the class.
internal
Is this an example of central idea/theme: anger
NO
Darius practiced every single day because he wanted to earn a scholarship.
What is the main idea?
Hard work
Determination
After losing, the soccer team decides to practice harder instead of quitting. This can be called perseverance (working through hard times)
Is perseverance theme, main idea, or conflict.
main idea
Being yourself is more important than fitting in.
Main idea, theme, or conflict?
Theme
Name all 4 types of external conflict
person vs. person
person vs. technology
person vs. nature
person vs. society
Take the main idea and write a central idea statement.
Learning
Everyone makes mistakes when learning something new.
At the new restaurant downtown, customers can choose toppings, sauces, and sides for their own custom pasta bowls. The restaurant is becoming a popular lunch spot.
What is the main idea?
Pasta
New restaurant
A girl and her family try to survive after a major hurricane destroys their home.
Identify the conflict.
External: person vs. nature
Identify if each sentence is internal or external (specific type):
1. Two friends argue because one lied about something important.
2. Your computer crashes after writing a 10 page paper and it didn't save.
3. Maddie couldn't decide which party to attend.
4. Jose moved out of state because his community didn't accept him.
5. The storm caused the electric to go out, school was canceled.
1. external: person vs. person
2. external: person vs. technology
3. internal: person vs. self
4. person vs. society
5. person vs. nature
Internal or external:
1. Should I play Fortnite or do my homework?
2. You get arrested for gambling underage.
1. internal
2. external - person vs. society
Take the main idea and write a central idea statement.
Sacrifice
Those who sacrifice open doors for future generations.
James wakes up early every morning to take care of his younger siblings. He makes breakfast, walks them to school, and helps them with homework while his mom works late.
What is the main idea?
Responsibility
Identify if each sentence is internal or external (specific type):
1.Two teammates argue over who should be captain of the basketball team.3. Maria feels anxious about asking her mom to drive her somewhere.
2. Jordan’s phone malfunctions right before he submits his big project.
3. Lila couldn't decide whether to stand up for her friend or stay quiet.
4. The town protested when the mayor announced new construction that would destroy the park.
5. During a camping trip, a sudden storm traps the hikers on the mountain.
1. external: person vs. person
2. external: person vs. technology
3. internal: person vs. self
4. person vs. society
5. person vs. nature