Question

Section 1: Understand- What do you know?
Vocabulary: In the sections below, use each vocabulary word in a sentence or create an example or a memory cue for each word. Not sure what a memory cue is? Click this link to find out! (If you use a Memory Cue, explain how it relates to the vocab word.)
Conclusion:
The ending of a story;
Conclusions should logically wrap up the events in the plot
Sentence, Example, OR Memory Cue:
External Conflict:
A conflict between a character and an outside force
Sentence, Example, OR Memory Cue:
Internal Conflict:
A conflict within a character


Sentence, Example, OR Memory Cue:
Resolution:
The conclusion of a story’s plot in which questions are answered and the central conflict is resolved
Sentence, Example, OR Memory Cue:
Reflection:
A character or narrator’s thoughtful examination of experiences or events
Sentence, Example, OR Memory Cue:
Types of Conflict: There are four main types of conflict. External conflicts, where the character is opposed by outside forces include:
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society (think of society as the rules or norms we follow).

Internal conflict, or Character vs. Self, is a conflict within the character themselves, like struggling with strong emotions or having to make an important decision.

For this activity, choose a setting (where a story takes place) like school, a dark forest, a summer camp, etc. Match the setting with one of the four types of conflict. Then create an idea for a scene involving the setting and the conflict.
Type of Conflict
Setting
Scene Idea
Ex.- Character vs. Self


Ex.- Space station
Ex.- An astronaut struggles with guilt about a mission gone wrong due to his mistake.
Character vs. Character




Character vs. Nature




Character vs. Society




Character vs. Self

Answer 1

Section 1: Understand — What do you know?

Vocabulary (sentence, example, or memory cue)

- Conclusion (sentence): At the novel’s conclusion, the family reconciled and the mystery of the missing heirloom was solved.
- External conflict (sentence): An external conflict began when two neighbors argued over the property line.
- Internal conflict (sentence): Maria’s internal conflict kept her awake—she wanted to confront her friend but feared ruining their friendship.
- Resolution (sentence): The story’s resolution showed the heroes returning home and the remaining questions about the treasure answered.
- Reflection (memory cue + example): Memory cue — reflection = “re” (again) + “flection” (bend) → bending back to look at what happened. Example: After the championship loss, Jamal’s reflection helped him see how his attitude cost the team and what he could change next season.

Types of Conflict — Choose a setting and create a scene idea

1. Character vs. Character
- Setting: High school theater backstage
- Scene idea: Two actors competing for the lead spread rumors and sabotage each other’s costumes. Backstage, they finally confront each other and must decide whether to tell the truth or keep lying.
- Why it fits: The main pressure comes from another character (rival actor).

2. Character vs. Nature
- Setting: Mountain hiking trail in late autumn
- Scene idea: A solo hiker is caught in an unexpected blizzard, loses the trail, and must find shelter and signal for help while fighting hypothermia.
- Why it fits: The danger and obstacle are natural forces (weather, terrain).

3. Character vs. Society
- Setting: Small town with a strict curfew banning nighttime public gatherings
- Scene idea: A teenager organizes a midnight rally against the curfew to protest unfair policing, facing fines, community backlash, and the decision to follow or break the law.
- Why it fits: The conflict is between the character and communal rules/norms.

4. Character vs. Self (Internal conflict)
- Setting: College campus quad
- Scene idea: A student must choose between submitting an art portfolio to pursue a risky passion or accepting an engineering internship that pleases their family; they wrestle with fear, guilt, and identity.
- Why it fits: The struggle is internal—decision, emotions, and values within the character.