Distinguish conflict dimensions
Identify what opposes the character’s goal in the stated event. Explain both sides rather than labeling every difficulty internal.
About 22 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 1Conflict, Motivation and Narrative Time
Apply distinguish conflict dimensions, trace a motivation change, analyze presentation of time, interpret a literary comparison using supplied texts and original responses.
Before you begin
- Analyze plot, setting and figurative language.
Choose by skill rather than age alone. Read with an adult when useful, revisit a lesson, or explore another grade.
Follow the lesson sequence
Trace a motivation change
Compare the character’s stated earlier and later priorities. Explain what now drives the action.
About 22 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 2Analyze presentation of time
Distinguish when events happened from when the text reveals them. Identify the actual technique.
About 22 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 3Interpret a literary comparison
Use the supplied image and its supporting detail. State the emphasized idea rather than treating the image as a literal description.
About 22 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 4Review and transfer
After the lessons, try 4 new review cases and a practical task. Each answer has an explanation and a link back to the related lesson.
Open the unit reviewGuest answers are temporary. Keep your own paper or document; this unit does not certify completion or record a school grade.
Topic references
- Common Core State Standards ELA topic references; not certified alignment: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.3 — Conflict, Motivation and Narrative Time
- Common Core State Standards ELA topic references; not certified alignment: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4 — Conflict, Motivation and Narrative Time
- Common Core State Standards ELA topic references; not certified alignment: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.5 — Conflict, Motivation and Narrative Time
These references informed the topic selection. They do not certify complete standards alignment.