1. Proficiency Essay 5: Joint with History

2. HOW DOES CONFLICT LEAD TO NEW UNDERSTANDING? 1. Underline Key Words and Phrases in Prompt: How does conflict lead to new understanding? 2. Write everything you know about the underlined words and phrases, focusing on connections to these terms from your literature or history classes. ATTACK THE PROMPT

3. Historical ConflictsLiterary Conflicts WarsPerson vs. Person Sociological/Class ConflictsPerson vs. Self Economic ConflictsPerson vs. Nature Political ConflictsPerson vs. Society/Authority Interactions with NaturePerson vs. Technology Cultural ConflictsInternal vs. External Conflict Conflicts are Resolved and relate to themes in literature CONFLICT

4. Historic ContextLiterary Context Treaties/Pacts/Character Development/Learning New ReligionsTheme – Lessons for Audience Scientific Discovery Conquest/Surrender/Imperialism Cultural Shifts Acceptance/Rejection of Change Economic Redistribution/Recovery/Loss NEW UNDERSTANDING

5. Example/Name of Historic Conflict 1Analysis Of Historic Conflict 1 Write one sentence that tells what happened, who was involved, when the event happened, and what those involved learned as a result of the conflict. Write three or four sentences that tell HOW this new understanding came about, and what the impact was on those who learned it (short term and long term). T-CHART FOR HISTORIC EXAMPLE 1

6. Example/Name of Historic Conflict 2Analysis Of Historic Conflict 2 Write one sentence that tells what happened, who was involved, when the event happened, and what those involved learned as a result of the conflict. Write three or four sentences that tell HOW this new understanding came about, and what the impact was on those who learned it (short term and long term). T-CHART FOR HISTORIC EXAMPLE 2

7. Title of Literature and Quote that shows Conflict Analysis Of Literary Conflict Write a sentence that identifies the conflict as it is presented in the literature. Use a quotation from the story or play that shows this conflict from the perspective of a character. Write two sentences that discusses how this conflict affects the characters in the story. T-CHART FOR LITERARY EXAMPLE PART 1

8. Title of Literature and Quote that shows New Understanding Analysis Of Literary Conflict Write one sentence that tells what the characters involved learn as a result of the conflict. Use a quotation from the story or play that shows how the resolution of the conflict changed the character or characters. Write at least two sentences that discusses how this resolution or new understanding creates the theme of the story that can be a universal lesson to everyone. T-CHART FOR LITERARY EXAMPLE PART 2

9. The thesis statement needs to include: The titles, or names, of each example (at least two historical conflicts and one literary piece) of conflict that will be identified and discussed in the essay. An opinion statement of how these conflicts led to new understanding for the people involved. A connection to the universality of conflict and the lessons learned. CREATE A THESIS STATEMENT

10. New understanding gained by individuals, nations and cultures through the historical examples of World War II and The Industrial Revolution, as well as William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, are lessons that carry on to our modern world. (I intentionally used examples that you are not going to use because you cannot possibly copy them!) EXAMPLE THESIS STATEMENT (DO NOT COPY!)