Conflict Graphic Organizer



Conflict Graphic Organizer Name:_____________________________Period:_____

Part I. Defining the Conflict

Directions: Define the following types of conflict.

|Conflict Type |Definition |

|Internal Conflict | |

| |Refers to a character’s internal struggle. A character might struggle with an |

| |emotional problem. |

| | |

|External Conflict | |

| |Refers to the conflicts between a character and external forces. This type of |

| |conflict can be between characters. It can also be between a character and more|

| |abstract forces. |

| | |

|Character vs. Character |This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another |

| |character, human or not human. |

| | |

|Character vs. Nature |This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of |

| |nature, which serve as the antagonist. |

| | |

|Character vs. Society |This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a|

| |community, society, culture, etc. |

| | |

|Character vs. Self |In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner |

| |conflict. |

Part II. Types of Conflicts

Directions: Decide whether the types of conflicts are internal or external. Place an “E” in the blank if the conflict is external, and an “I” in the blank if the conflict is internal.

1. ________Character vs. Character

2. ________Character vs. Self

3. ________Character vs. Force of Nature/Environment

4. ________Character vs. Society (Rules/Norms)

5. _______ Character vs. Technology

Part III. Understanding Conflict

Directions: Read the example and put the appropriate conflict type in the blank provided in the table. Then, read each scenario and write out a conflict in the lines provided. Use the conflict types in italics to help you answer the questions.

|Example |Type of Conflict |

|Two three year olds fight over the same dump truck. | |

|An 80 year old grandfather wants to attend his grandson’s graduation in another state, but he is afraid | |

|his health won’t take the stress of the trip. | |

|Two teens go on a hike and get lost in a blizzard. | |

|During WWI, a young man with religious beliefs against fighting is drafted into the army. | |

|When Abby decided to take up wrestling, she had difficulty finding an instructor who would help her. | |

|Until now all the wrestlers had been boys. | |

Write it Out: Finish writing what happens in each scenario. Make sure it fits with the type of conflict!

1. Rashad sighed. So far it had been a perfect day for a picnic. Everyone in his family was having a great time. But suddenly…

External Conflict with Nature/Environment:__________________________________________

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2. Tabitha wasn’t sure what to do. Friday night was Suki’s party, and she had already told Suki she was going. Unfortunately…

Internal Conflict:_________________________________________________________________

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3. When Oliver found the shoe department, there was only one pair of size 13 sneakers left on the sale rack. As he reached out to grab them, so did another person, a man with metal teeth that appeared to be 8 feet tall. The sneakers were tied together with their laces. “Excuse me,” said Oliver, holding tight to one of the sneakers…

External Conflict with Another Character:_______________________________________________

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4. Mrs. Jovian had been working for 24 hours straight in her office cubical. She had been working to fix the powerpoint document, but its margins would not set properly. Suddenly, the lights started to dim, and the computer flashed. Mrs. Jovian tried to quickly press the save button, but it was too late…

External Conflict with Technology:__________________________________________________

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