Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and apply strategies for resolving conflicts in literature and real-life situations.

Materials and Prep

Materials: A book or short story with a conflict, paper, pen

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the chosen book or short story

Activities

1. Reading and Analysis: Read the chosen book or short story, and identify the conflicts present. Write down your observations.

2. Role-Playing: Act out a scene from the story where characters have a conflict. Try to resolve the conflict in a different way than in the story.

3. Discussion: Discuss with a parent or guardian how the characters in the story could have resolved their conflicts more effectively.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "Conflicts can arise in stories and in real life. It's important to understand how to handle conflicts in a positive way."
• "When characters have conflicts in stories, it can create tension and drive the plot forward."
• "Resolving conflicts can lead to better relationships and understanding between people."