1. Write an Essay (250-300) The main conflict in “Seventh Grade” is internal. It takes place in Victor’s mind. In “Melting Pot,” the conflicts are external. They take place between groups of people. In “Two Kinds,” the conflicts are both internal and external. Choose ONE story and answer ONE of the questions: 1.Does the development of conflicts in that story attract you? Why or why not? Explain your answer in an essay supported by examples from the story. 2.Does every conflict have a winner? Why or why not? Explain your answer in an essay supported by examples from the story.

2. Narrowed topic sentence (a claim): I am attracted by the internal conflict of Victor in “Seventh Grade” because sometimes I think or act in a similar way. 3 supporting details at least: (explain) Detail: trying to attract girls’ attention by scowling Detail: imagining he could do anything for Mr. Bueller as long as he would not tell the truth Detail: trying to impress Teresa by pretending he knew French Conclusion: The short story did a vivid description of a seventh- grade boy.

3. Narrowed topic sentence (a claim): Not every conflict has a winner. In “Two Kinds,” both the mother and the daughter were hurt from their conflict. 3 supporting details at least: Detail: daughter devastated by her mom’s losing hope in her Detail: “I will never be the kind of daughter you want me to be” Detail: mother shocked by her daughter’s talking about the lost twins Conclusion: When a conflict happens in the family, there is no real winner.

4. 10/24 (Fri.) Announcements: * Start reading The Pearl, Chapter 1. Prepare to discuss and share 2 quotes from the book. * Turn in your essay on Edmodo by next Thursday, 10/30.