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Conflict
Characterization
Plot/ Theme

Mystery
Dirk the Protector
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List the 4 types of conflicts and be able to define them.
Man vs. Man Man vs. self Man vs. society Man vs. nature
100
Define characterization. (2 items needed in order to characterize a character)
Personality Looks
100
What is the purpose of plot?
To put the major events in order of the story.
100
How did Dirk respond each time the author tried to pet him?
He growled and lifted his lip.
100
What caused the main character to leave Dirk on the farm? a. He did not need the dog anymore b. He knew that Dirk was happy c. He did not have the money to feed Dirk d. He and Dirk were not getting along
B. He knew Dirk was happy
200
What type of conflict is listed below? Angela is having the time of her life on a cruise ship with food and fun all around her. Just as she is preparing for the limbo competition, the ship crashes into an iceberg, which punctures the hull and causes the ship to sink. Now she and a group of strangers must fight for survival on a life raft deep in the ice-cold ocean waters with limited supplies.
Man vs. Nature
200
Characterize Dirk.
Personality: Aggressive, protective, tough, etc. Looks: yellow eyes, scars/scratches, etc.
200
What is the main conflict in the story, "Dirk the Protector"?
The main character's parents do not take care of their child. Man vs. Society
200
What happened to Dirk at the end of the story?
He was taken to a farm, found a new owner and was happy in his new home.
200
Based on the events in this memoir, readers can conclude that the main character is: a. very fond of animals b. able to defend himself c. solitary and lonely d. determined and street-smart
d. Determined and street-smart
300
What type of conflict is below? It's 1938 and Max Schnell is a native German citizen wondering if the world has gone mad around him. His Jewish friends and neighbors have been forbidden to own businesses, work in retail stores, drive cars, go to the movies, or attend public schools. Seeking to raise awareness and to build a resistance against this anti-Semitic movement, Max begins printing an underground newspaper.
Man vs. Society
300
Characterize the Main character in "Dirk the Protector"
Personality: scared, intelligent, hard working Looks: puny, skinny, young
300
Was the conflict ever resolved in the story, "Dirk the Protector"? If so, when did everything "change" in the story?
Yes, when Dirk saved the main character because his life then started to get better with the help of Dirk.
300
Finish the sentence below: The attacks against the main character stop forever because __________________.
Dirk was there to protect the main character against Happy and the gang.
300
Which of the following was the cause of Dirk rescuing the author? a. The author shared his burger with Dirk b. Dirk had been abused by the gang c. The author took Dirk to a farm d. Dirk felt sorry for the author
A. The author shared his burger with Dirk
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Beth wanted to look just like the famous pop star Lady Goo-goo, so she went to the hair stylist and requested a drastic new haircut, one that required her shaving half of her head. When she left the hair stylist, it looked pretty good, but now it is the morning of a school day and she finds that she cannot recreate the look.
Man vs. Self
400
Come up with a character (from a book, movie, etc.) and characterize them. Be ready to explain
Teacher Judgment
400
Write down which words below describe Dirk's personality. (4) Protective Loyal Affectionate Fierce Kind Strong
Protective, loyal, fierce, strong
400
Which vocabulary word should be used in the sentence below: A lollipop is a good ________ to distract a crying baby. a. cohort b. puny c. decoy
c. decoy
400
Explain how the title relates to the story, "Dirk the Protector". Provide one example from the text to prove this point. p. 350 "akjsdkjfakdjfkajdkjfaajfd".
Dirk became the main characters bodyguard... aka his protector. Text evidence towards end of story.
500
Erik is just a regular Viking warrior making a living off of raiding and plundering villages. Erik's career has been going pretty well, until he attempts to raid the small hamlet of Resistia. In Resistia, a brave farmer named William leads the peasants and drives the Vikings out of Resistia in the most embarrassing of fashions. After vowing revenge, Erik and his men return with reinforcements and incendiary weapons.
Man vs. Man
500
Characterize BOTH characters in the story below and provide evidence from the text. Anna volunteered to help Kylie clean her house. When Anna washed the mirrors, Kylie asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Anna admitted that she had, Kylie asked her to redo them. Then, while Anna was sweeping, Kylie corrected her on her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Anna. SWEEP it," Kylie told Anna.
Anna: nice, generous, kind Kylie: demanding, rude, unappreciative
500
What is the theme of the story, "Dirk the Protector"?
No matter the challenges you face, never give up. Always have faith. Teachers judgment
500
Use the vocabulary word "impasse" in a sentence. You may use a dictionary or the book to help you with the sentence.
Impasse: state of not moving; stuck somewhere
500
Tell the story, "Dirk the Protector" from a different point of view. (Happy or Dirk) Be ready to tell a complete story. 5 minutes (notebook paper)
Teacher judgment