Conflict and Resolution

Jonah's mom had been having a hard time at work. Jonah wanted to make her favorite kind of cookies to cheer her up. Unfortunately, there was not enough sugar to make the cookies. Jonah thought of asking his mom to drive him to the store, but she was studying for her night class and he did not want to disturb her. He decided to ask their neighbor, Mrs. Chu, if he could borrow some sugar. Luckily, Mrs. Chu was home and had plenty of sugar. Jonah's mom loved the cookies and so did Mrs. Chu!

What is the main conflict in this passage?

• Jonah's mom is unemployed

• Jonah doesn't have enough sugar to bake cookies

• Jonah's mom can't drive him to the grocery store

• Jonah doesn't know how to make cookies

As soon as the Jensen family sat down at the table, both kids took out their phones and started scrolling. Mom tried to start conversations, but the kids hardly even looked up to answer. Then mom made a new rule. All phones had to be put away at dinner time. The first person to check his or her phone would have to do the dishes. At first, the kids were upset, but eventually, they started talking with each other. Soon everyone was chatting and laughing and no one picked up their phone.

Mom realizes there is a problem when -

• all the kids pick up their phones at the dinner table

• Mom forgets to put dessert on the table

• the kids forgot to wash the dishes after dinner

• Mom has everyone sit down at the table on time

Sparky had drunk a lot of water and now he needed to go outside. He tried standing by the door, but his people didn't notice. Santiago was playing a video game, Dad was watching TV and Mom wasn't even at home. He tried whining a little, but they still didn't hear. Sparky was getting desperate! He went up to Santiago and grabbed the sleeve of his shirt with his mouth. Then he tried to pull him toward the door. Finally, Santiago got the hint and let Sparky outside.

Which sentence identifies the conflict in the paragraph?

• He tried standing by the door, but his people didn't notice.

• Sparky had drunk a lot of water and needed to go outside.

• He tried whining a little, but they still didn't hear.

• Finally Santiago got the hint and let Sparky outside.

Kaya was all ready for her party. She was wearing her favorite yellow dress. They were just about to leave when her little brother, Ty, spilled his grape juice all over Kaya's dress! Kaya felt a wave of anger rush over her, but instead of yelling at Ty, she took a deep breath. She told Ty that it was okay. It was only an accident. Kaya changed into another dress. Not her favorite, but it would do. Kaya had so much fun at the party that she completley forgot about the dress.

Which statement identifies the resolution of the passage?

• Kaya was all ready for the party.

• Ty spilled grape juice all over Kaya's dress.

• Kaya changed into another dress.

• Kaya had so much fun at the party.

Fishermen and women catch shrimp by draggig large nets through the water. Sometimes endangered sea turtles get caught in the nets. These turtles often die because they cannot get to the surface to breath. One way to prevent this is to equip the nets with turtle excluder devicies (TEDs). A TED is a grate with holes big enough to allow the shrip to get through so they are trapped in the net, but too small to allow the turtles to get through.

Which sentence identifies the conflict in the passage?

• Sometimes endangered sea turtles get caught in the nets.

• One way to prevent this is to equip nets with TEDs.

• Fishermen and women catch shrimp by dragging large nets through the water.

• A TED is a grate with holes big enough to allow the shrimp to get through.

Vacant lots in the city of Milwaukie often end up becoming garbage dumps or places where people do not feel safe. The city enacted a plan to turn some of those vacant lots into small, neighborhood parks. They clearned away the garbage, planted trees, and installed baenches. These new "pocket parks" have become gathering places for neighbors as well as homes for birds and other small animals.

The resolution of the passage occurs when -

• the lots become garbage dumps

• people do not feel safe in Milwaukie

• Pocket Parks are gathering places

• Vacant lots turned into small parks

Dogs living in shelthers spend most of their time in small cages while they are waiting to be adopted. Unfortunately shelter workers don't have time to take tem on many walks. However, some shelters have created programs to let community members take shelter dogs for walks or hikes. People who want to walk shelter dogs must take a class first. They learn how to care for teh dog and what to do in case of an emergency. These programs have resulted in many happy dogs and even a few adoptions.

How do the shelter workers solve the problem?

• Shelter workers adopt the dogs and take them home

• Community workers take shelter dogs for walks or hikes

• Dogs stay in cages and aren't able to go for works

• Communty workers buy dogs treats for being good

Shelley Kramm's daughter, Hadley, had cerebral palsy. hadly used a wheelchair, which made it impossible for her to use the play equipment at the playgrounds in her neighborhood. Kramm wanted a playground where Hadley could play with other children. She reaised money to build a playground with wheelchair friendly surfaces and accessible play equipment. Hadley's Park, which opened in 1999, was one of the first playgrounds of its kind in the US. After the park opened, Kramm helped other communities to build inclusive playgrounds.

Which statement identifies the resolution of the passage?

• Hadley wanted to play with other children.

• Kramm raised money to build playground that was wheelchair accessible

• Hadley played at home where here wheelchair could comfortabley fit

• Kramm never took her daughter to the playground to play

Early school start times for middle and high school students often result in those teens not getting enough sleep. To address this issue, start times at the middle schools and high schools in Seattle, Washington were changed to nearly an hour later. This has resulted in students not only getting more sleep, but also getting better grades.

What is the main conflict in this passage?

• Middle and high school students are getting bad grades

• Middle and high school students were oversleeping

• Middle and high school students weren't getting enough sleep

• Middle and high school students had to babysit siblings

In many developing countries, families cook their food over fires. These fires need fuel, which people must either spend time collecting or buy. Often, families do not have enough money to pay for the fuel or enough time to collect it. Solar Cookers International is a nonprofit group that provides solar cookers and training to families in developing countries. Families with solar cookers can use free sunlight to cook their meals, saving both time and money.

How did the families solve their problem?

• Families began using Solar Cookers

• Families bought new ovens

• Families moved to new homes

• Families bought more fuel