Exploring Literary Conflict
Unlock the deeper meaning behind your students’ favorite stories with this engaging and thought-provoking curriculum unit designed especially for gifted and high-ability learners in grades 4–6. Exploring Literary Conflict invites students on an immersive journey through the six major types of literary conflict:
• Character vs. Self
• Character vs. Character
• Character vs. Nature
• Character vs. Society
• Character vs. Fate
• Character vs. Technology
Through a carefully curated collection of short stories, students will not only identify and analyze these conflict types but also dig deeper into how conflict drives plot, reveals character, and shapes theme.
This unit is more than just reading and responding—it’s about thinking deeply and critically. Using strategies from Harvard’s Making Thinking Visible routines and the Depth & Complexity Framework, students will build interpretive skills, engage in rich discussions, and reflect on the human experience through the lens of conflict.
What’s Inside:
• Introductions to each conflict type with clear, student-friendly explanations
• High-interest short stories that span genres, cultures, and perspectives
• Guided reading response activities that spark deep thinking
• Optional extension tasks that encourage creativity and real-world connections
• Reflection and synthesis opportunities that help students internalize what they’ve learned
Whether you’re launching a literature unit, introducing the building blocks of narrative, or providing enrichment for advanced learners, this curriculum is a powerful way to help students understand not just what happens in a story, but why it matters.
Perfect for gifted classrooms, reading groups, or upper elementary students ready for a challenge, Exploring Literary Conflict turns conflict from a plot point into a powerful tool for inquiry, empathy, and insight.
Unlock the deeper meaning behind your students’ favorite stories with this engaging and thought-provoking curriculum unit designed especially for gifted and high-ability learners in grades 4–6. Exploring Literary Conflict invites students on an immersive journey through the six major types of literary conflict:
• Character vs. Self
• Character vs. Character
• Character vs. Nature
• Character vs. Society
• Character vs. Fate
• Character vs. Technology
Through a carefully curated collection of short stories, students will not only identify and analyze these conflict types but also dig deeper into how conflict drives plot, reveals character, and shapes theme.
This unit is more than just reading and responding—it’s about thinking deeply and critically. Using strategies from Harvard’s Making Thinking Visible routines and the Depth & Complexity Framework, students will build interpretive skills, engage in rich discussions, and reflect on the human experience through the lens of conflict.
What’s Inside:
• Introductions to each conflict type with clear, student-friendly explanations
• High-interest short stories that span genres, cultures, and perspectives
• Guided reading response activities that spark deep thinking
• Optional extension tasks that encourage creativity and real-world connections
• Reflection and synthesis opportunities that help students internalize what they’ve learned
Whether you’re launching a literature unit, introducing the building blocks of narrative, or providing enrichment for advanced learners, this curriculum is a powerful way to help students understand not just what happens in a story, but why it matters.
Perfect for gifted classrooms, reading groups, or upper elementary students ready for a challenge, Exploring Literary Conflict turns conflict from a plot point into a powerful tool for inquiry, empathy, and insight.
Unlock the deeper meaning behind your students’ favorite stories with this engaging and thought-provoking curriculum unit designed especially for gifted and high-ability learners in grades 4–6. Exploring Literary Conflict invites students on an immersive journey through the six major types of literary conflict:
• Character vs. Self
• Character vs. Character
• Character vs. Nature
• Character vs. Society
• Character vs. Fate
• Character vs. Technology
Through a carefully curated collection of short stories, students will not only identify and analyze these conflict types but also dig deeper into how conflict drives plot, reveals character, and shapes theme.
This unit is more than just reading and responding—it’s about thinking deeply and critically. Using strategies from Harvard’s Making Thinking Visible routines and the Depth & Complexity Framework, students will build interpretive skills, engage in rich discussions, and reflect on the human experience through the lens of conflict.
What’s Inside:
• Introductions to each conflict type with clear, student-friendly explanations
• High-interest short stories that span genres, cultures, and perspectives
• Guided reading response activities that spark deep thinking
• Optional extension tasks that encourage creativity and real-world connections
• Reflection and synthesis opportunities that help students internalize what they’ve learned
Whether you’re launching a literature unit, introducing the building blocks of narrative, or providing enrichment for advanced learners, this curriculum is a powerful way to help students understand not just what happens in a story, but why it matters.
Perfect for gifted classrooms, reading groups, or upper elementary students ready for a challenge, Exploring Literary Conflict turns conflict from a plot point into a powerful tool for inquiry, empathy, and insight.