Conflict Notes Organizer — Scaffolded

Chris·

Literary Conflict

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SubjectLiterary Conflict

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Create a one-page scaffolded Conflict Notes Organizer for high-school ELA. It should NOT be a worksheet. It should be a structured note-taking tool that mirrors the teacher’s whiteboard map but includes supports for access learners. Sections to include: 1. Title: “Conflict Notes Organizer — Scaffolded” 2. Definition section: - Printed definition: “CONFLICT = the struggle that drives the story” - Sentence frame: “Conflict happens when a character struggles with ______.” - One blank li...

This resource focuses on the concept of conflict in literature, outlining the definitions and distinctions between internal and external conflicts. The objective is for students to effectively identify and differentiate these conflicts through structured sentence frames and relatable examples. Internal conflict refers to struggles occurring within a character's mind, such as feelings, fears, or difficult decisions. Conversely, external conflict involves confrontations with external forces, which can be other characters, societal rules, nature, technology, or fate. The resource includes film examples to illustrate both types of conflicts, explains the significance of conflict in narratives, and encourages reflections on the learning process.