Literary conflicts are important for students to be able to identify as they read stories. The conflicts that the main character faces help drive the story forward. In this activity, students will create a storyboard illustrating examples of literary conflict in Lily's Crossing. Having students choose an example of each literary conflict is an excellent way to reinforce the lesson, and gives the students a chance to creatively show what they have learned.
Character vs. Character: Lily is extremely upset and angry at her father for leaving, even though she knows it is what he has to do.
Character vs. Self: Lily constantly feels guilty about her lying but cannot seem to stop.
Character vs. Nature: Lily is up against high waves and rough sea when she sets out to rescue Albert.
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Objective: Create a 3 cell storyboard that describes and illustrates the literary conflicts in Lily’s Crossing.
Student Instructions:
Begin with a short, relatable story or example that highlights a conflict. Hook students' attention by connecting the concept to their everyday lives or familiar stories.
Create a colorful anchor chart for your classroom wall listing the main types of literary conflict. Refer to it regularly so students can see and remember each type while reading.
Pause during a class read-aloud and think aloud as you spot a conflict. Explain your reasoning and encourage students to look for more examples as you continue reading.
Invite students to suggest examples of conflicts from Lily's Crossing or other familiar stories. Add these to a shared chart to reinforce understanding and build classroom engagement.
Challenge students to write a brief story or paragraph featuring one type of literary conflict. Share examples and celebrate creative thinking to help solidify the concept.
Lily's Crossing features several key literary conflicts: Character vs. Character (Lily vs. her father), Character vs. Self (Lily struggling with guilt about lying), and Character vs. Nature (Lily battling rough sea conditions). Recognizing these helps students understand the story's structure and character development.
Use storyboard activities where students illustrate and summarize examples of literary conflict from Lily's Crossing. This hands-on approach helps students identify and analyze different conflict types while creatively demonstrating their understanding.
An example of Character vs. Self is Lily feeling guilty about her habit of lying, yet she finds it difficult to stop. This internal struggle is a central conflict in the story and shapes her personal growth.
Identifying literary conflicts helps students understand the motivations, challenges, and growth of characters. It also enhances reading comprehension and critical thinking skills by connecting plot events to underlying themes.
Have students create a 3-cell storyboard that illustrates and summarizes each type of conflict in Lily's Crossing. This visual activity reinforces learning and engages students through creativity.