Conflict Zone
Why is Individual vs. Self called an "Internal Conflict," while the others are "External"?
It happens inside the character's mind/heart, not in the outside world.
The lesson or moral of the story is called what?
Theme
The most exciting or most emotional part of the story is called what? (Think top of plot mountain)
Climax
This is a short, objective overview of a text that focuses only on the most important details and information without adding personal opinions.
What is a summary?
Passage: "The hike was arduous; by the time we reached the summit, our legs were shaking and we were gasping for breath."
Question: Based on the description in the sentence, what does arduous mean? Consider a synonym!
What is difficult, tiring, or strenuous?
In an Individual vs. Nature story, why is the setting often more important than the other characters?
Because the setting is the antagonist/enemy the hero must beat.
True or false? Sometimes the author will explicitly tell the reader what the theme is.
True
In this part of the story the conflict has started. The protagonist is responding to the antagonist. Bonus points for example of protagonist and antagonist.
The initiating event.
(ex. Batman and The Joker)
To find this, a reader looks for the "big point" the author is making about a topic, often supported by facts or examples.
What is the main idea (or central idea)?
Word Analysis: The Greek root "geo" means earth, and the suffix "-logy" means the study of.
Question: Using these word parts, define the word geology
What is the study of the earth?
If a story features Individual vs. Technology, what is the author usually trying to warn the reader about?
Relying too much on machines or losing our humanity.
Talia saw her best friend steal candy from the teachers desk. Her teacher is upset and it's been bugging her. Talia loves her friend, but she was raised to be honest. She decides to anonymously report what she saw. What is the theme?
Answers may vary
(Honesty is the best policy, live by how you are rasied, etc)
The characters and the setting
Passage: "The Giant Panda's diet consists almost entirely of bamboo. They spend 12 hours a day eating up to 28 pounds of it to maintain their energy."
Question: Identify the main idea and the specific detail used to develop it.
Main Idea: Pandas need a lot of bamboo to survive.
Detail: They eat for 12 hours/28 pounds a day.
Multiple Meanings: "The judge sat on the bench." / "The coach told the player to sit on the bench."
Question: How does the context (situation) change the meaning of the word "bench" in these two sentences?
In the first, it is a judge's seat in court; in the second, it is a place for substitute players.
Write an example of an individual vs individual conflict that includes and parent and a child.
Answers may vary
Why is "treat others the way you want to be treated" a good theme for anyone?
(Answers may vary)
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Which of the parts of plot tells us the conflict is increasing or rising?
Which part tells us the conflict is decreasing?
Rising Action and Falling Action
Passage: "Electric cars reduce smog in cities. They are also much quieter than gas engines, which lowers noise pollution. Therefore, they are better for urban environments."
Question: A student summarizes this as: "Electric cars are quiet." Explain why this summary is incomplete based on the supporting details provided.
The summary ignores the first detail (smog/air pollution), which is a "key idea" necessary for a complete overview.
Passage: "Unlike his gregarious sister who loved parties, Mark was shy and preferred to stay home alone."
Question: Using your context clues, surrounding the word gregarious, determine what gregarious means, then determine an antonym for the word?
Gregarious means social or outgoing. An antonym could be introverted or shy.
What is a key word that signals an individual vs society conflict?
Rules, laws, government, social constructs
Give a synonym for theme.
Moral, lesson, message, etc
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The resolution of the story comes where? At the end of the story characters should have learned a lesson, what is the character that has changed called? The character that has stayed the same?
Answers will vary
Passage: "NASA is planning a mission to Mars. This will require new rocket technology and specialized food for the long journey. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Astronauts will also need protection from cosmic radiation."
Question: Which sentence should be excluded from a summary because it does not help develop the main idea?
"Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system." (It is an irrelevant detail that doesn't support the Mars mission idea).
Inside the Word: The Latin root "spect" means to look, and the prefix "retro-" means backwards.
Question: If a character in a story is feeling retrospective, what are they literally doing according to the word parts?
They are looking back on the past?