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CONFLICTS
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MAKING INFERENCES
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explain internal and external conflict
internal- a conflict someone has with themselves external- an outside conflict/problem someone has with one or more people
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why does Roger really offer to go to the store for Mrs. Jones?
he wants to show Mrs. Jones that he can be trusted
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synonyms of this word are "fit to be seen"
What is presentable?
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When Roger looks from the open door to Mrs. Jones and back to the open door, you can infer that he is...
wondering if he should try to escape
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Give one external conflict from the story
Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse
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What does Mrs. Jones admit to Roger?
she made mistakes when she was a teenager, just like him
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synonyms "suspicious" or "skeptical"
What is mistrust?
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At the end of the story, readers can infer that Roger feels ________________ about Mrs. Jones.
thankful or grateful
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Give an example of an internal conflict Roger has
1. He feels guilty about trying to steal Mrs. Jones' purse after she is nice to him 2. Roger debates whether he should escape her apartment or stay
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What time period and city does this story take place?
1950's in Harlem, NYC
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empty; not productive
What is barren?
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what is the major external conflict that drives the story along
When Roger tries stealing Mrs. Jones' purse
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What does Mrs. Jones give Roger at the end of the story?
$10 for the shoes he wants
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come up with a synonym for "frail"
possible answers: weak fragile
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Give an example of an internal AND external conflict scenario from real life experience
answers will vary
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What does Mrs. Jones infer about Roger based on his appearance?
that he comes from a poor family and doesn't have parents closely watching over him
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Why is Roger mistrusting?
because he tries to steal from Mrs. Jones in the beginning of the story