Understanding Stella's Conflict

Monica·

Literature

Preview

At a Glance

Grade Level5th Grade

SubjectLiterature

Original Prompt

explain how the conflict in the story is resolved; must use uploaded story; must be differentiated; early finishers can identify character traits but elevated it The following is a summary of a document named bd17867f-a8ba-4e49-b3f1-2c7959cda737%2Fuser_uploads%2Fb_UL9IalmMyRUQ4RWxyut?alt=media&token=fd7b5368-70eb-474a-a2c7-8dbe1e6887c5: In the story "Felix Arnspiger’s Tomb" by Lindsay Currie, the protagonist Stella faces the pressures of middle school, where she feels compelled to prove her b...

This lesson focuses on identifying and analyzing the main internal conflict faced by the character Stella in the story "Felix Arnspiger's Tomb." Students will engage with different levels of challenges, helping them to explore Stella's feelings and the evolution of her conflict throughout the narrative. The lesson includes guided practices such as completing sentences, discussing the emotions pulling Stella in opposite directions, and independent analyses that encourage critical thinking about how Stella's fears and misunderstandings influence her actions. Key components involve examining a pivotal quote, synthesizing how Stella ultimately resolves her conflict, and reflecting on character traits, enabling students to gain a deeper understanding of both character development and conflict resolution techniques.