Bellwork August 25, 2015 Read the passage and answer the questions. Mary and Beth were excited about Saturday. They had planned a picnic in the park. They would ride their bicycles to the park, play for a while, go fishing, and eat the sack lunches they brought. They were also looking forward to walking around the lake and feeding the ducks at the park. On Saturday morning, Mary hopped out of bed and looked out her window. Her shoulders slumped and she frowned.   What do you know? What clues do you have? What can you infer?

Bellwork August 25, 2015 Answers. Mary and Beth were excited about Saturday. They had planned a picnic in the park. They would ride their bicycles to the park, play for a while, go fishing, and eat the sack lunches they brought. They were also looking forward to walking around the lake and feeding the ducks at the park. On Saturday morning, Mary hopped out of bed and looked out her window. Her shoulders slumped and she frowned.   What do you know?  - Mary and Beth are looking forward to Saturday. They have the following planned: picnic, bike ride, fishing, and feeding ducks. What clues do you have?   - Mary looked out the window when she woke up and was disappointed in what she saw. This is indicated by the words, “Her shoulders slumped and she frowned.” What can you infer? - Mary noticed the weather was bad, and they would not be able to do their outdoor activities.

Standard/I can. ELAGSE7RL3 Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact. EQ: How do I identify internal and external conflict in a story?

Hook Internal and external conflict anticipation guide. Directions: Read each statement. If you agree with the statement, put a T (true) in the first blank. If you disagree with the statement, put an F (false) in the first blank. At the end of the lesson, you will decide if you still agree with your original opinion. ___1. No story would be good without some conflict, or struggle, taking place. ____ ___2. The conflict in a story could be within a person’s own mind. _____ ___3. The conflict in a story could be with someone’s community/group. ______ ___4. The conflict in a story could be between two or more people. ______ ____5. The conflict is not between a person and nature. _______ ____6. The character cannot have a conflict with supernatural beings and/or technology. ______ ___7. In most stories, the plot gets complicated – something happens to make solving the problem even more difficult that it appeared at the beginning. ______ ___8. The most exciting part of the story is the climax when the conflict comes to a head and is going to be decided one way or the other. ________

Mini Lesson View internal and external conflict Prezi: https://prezi.com/okxx1--apcp5/internal-and-external-conflicts/ As you view the Prezi, define the following: Internal Conflict: - Man vs. Self – External Conflicts: Man vs. Man – Man vs. Society Man vs. Nature - Man vs. Technology/the Supernatural -

Mini Lesson Answers from the Prezi: Internal Conflict: These types of conflicts are known as man vs. self. - Man vs. Self – The trouble or problem lies within a character. External Conflicts: These types of conflicts include any troubles or struggles that a character has with anyone or anything outside of himself. Man vs. Man – Two or more characters (not necessarily men) are involved in a struggle or disagreement. Man vs. Society – A character(s) goes up against the ideals of a community in which he/she lives. It could be a government, large group of people, or popular opinion in general. Man vs. Nature – A character(s) must go against and overcome natural forces or disasters. Man vs. Technology/the Supernatural – A character faces forces they cannot control and sometimes does not even understand. This can include gods, witches, ghosts, or any other enchanted beings/technology.

Work Session Continue reading “Rogue Wave” by Theodore Taylor pgs. 3-14. Work on guiding questions as you read.

Closing Ticket out the door: Identify one internal and one external conflict from “Rogue Wave.”