Conflict Resolution

Super STAAR Narratives!

In the beginning…

Today you will…

• Identify what kids need to know•Write a conflict statement•Use the plot diagram tool to

comprehend, analyze and synthesize•Participate in a model writing lesson• See classroom results

Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4

Theme

Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4

ordinaryextra

Conflict StatementThe Struggle Between Opposing Forces

protagonist

antagonist

Plot

Theme

Conflict

Conflict Drives the

Plot

Freytag Pyramid

Exposition

Rising A

ction

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

Theme

Conflict

Plot Diagram

Resolution

Theme

Writing a Conflict Statement

Protagonist wants ___________, but …

For more practice activities visitConflict Resolution Resources

Finding Nemo

• Protagonist:

• What protagonist wants:

• What is keeping the protagonist from

getting what she wants:

• Conflict Statement:

So we’ve got conflict, now what?

Plot

Theme

Conflict

Stories for Deconstruction

Now we’re ready to synthesize!

WRITE

Write about a time something surprising happened.

You want me to what?!

Typical Planners

Event 1

Event 2

Event 3

Spider

Random idea

Random idea

Random idea

Random idea

Random idea

Conflict

Major Moments

Student Confidence Rises

How Well Does this Strategy Work?

State: 71%

Us: 88%

+17%

How Did We Compare to Similar Districts in 2012?

  Level 2 Level 3Advanced

Level 1No Pass

Narrative Essay

16 Points

State  71% 7% 29% 7.9District A 75% 6% 25% 7.6District B 88% 14% 12% 9.5District C 82% 4% 18% 8.4District D 60% 7% 40% 7.8District E 74% 3% 26% 8.1

2013…

  Level 2 Level 3Advanced

Level 1No Pass

Narrative Essay

16 Points

State  70% 5% 30% 9.7District B 77% 4% 23% 8.5District C 89% 17% 11% 10.7

Nancy Perdomo

ELAR Teacher

Melissa Middle

Barbara YardleyELAR

Melissa Middle

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presentation and other “Conflict Resolution” Resources

Links/ResourcesReading and Writing Out Loud Perdomo/Yardley Blog focused on 21st century literacy; includes lessons, activities and other resources discussed in this presentation

The Librarian’s Daughter Ms. Yardley’s blog about books to use in the classroom with particular emphasis on adolescent literacy

Persuasion in a Digital World     ReadWriteThink lesson plan for teaching persuasive writing using digital tools. Authored by Ms. Yardley and Ms. Perdomo

QR Code Generator Make your very own QR codes to get information into the hands of your students quickly and efficiently

Teachers Pay Teachers: Yardley Reading activities and units written by Ms. Yardley