Internal vs. External Conflict

Maria could not decide if she wanted a salad or a sandwich for lunch.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

Joanna did not raise her hand when the teacher asked if there were any questions. She was afraid her question would sound silly, and she could not remember if the teacher had already covered the information she didn’t understand.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Fearing the approaching storm, John closed all the windows in the house and went into the basement.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The teacher became frustrated with Lysa’s behavior and moved her seat into the corner.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

The boys raced to the end of the street to see who was the fastest.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Luis regretted that he had not finished his homework and would get a zero for the assignment.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Tammy struggled to understand the book she was reading. It was far above her grade level, but she was very interested in the topic, and really wanted to try to read it on her own.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Tommy has to attend baseball practice this afternoon if he wants to play in the game on Saturday. However, he agreed to watch his little brother so his mother could go to visit his aunt, who is in the hospital.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Because he was caught vandalizing a bench at the park, Timothy must complete 100 hours of community service.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Trapped on a dessert island, Samantha must learn how to survive the elements until she is rescued.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3