English 9 · Week 7 · Conflict and Choice
Torn Between Two Choices
Students analyze a character's internal conflict and how it advances the plot.
- Students will
- Students analyze a character's internal conflict and how it advances the plot.
- SEL skill
- Weigh feelings, values, and consequences before choosing
- What it looks like
- Students use a decision process that weighs feelings, values, and consequences.
- Content focus
- Internal conflict and character decisions
- Format
- Small group problem-solving
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making means making caring, constructive choices by thinking about ethics, safety, and consequences. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
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Standards
- RL.9-10.3: Reading: Literature, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 3
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.9-10.6 Reading and viewing closely
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Meaning Making
- Works with: Any fiction
- Popular books named: Of Mice and Men, Romeo and Juliet
Fits these textbook chapters
- StudySync Grade 9, Unit 1: Empathy
- HMH Collections Grade 9, Collection 4: Sweet Sorrow
- HMH Collections Grade 9, Collection 5: A Matter of Life or Death
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