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Lesson Plan Overview
Template and Class Instructions
Student Rubric
Lesson Plan Overview
Lesson Plan Overview
Storyboarding is an excellent way to focus on types of literary conflict. Have your students choose an example of each literary conflict and depict them using the Storyboard Creator.
The main conflict of Out of My Mind centers around Melody's inability to express herself to others because of her physical disability. However, there are many other conflicts that arise between characters, with Melody and herself, and with Melody and the world around her.
Using a traditional three-cell storyboard with titles and descriptions, identify three different types of conflict that are described in the text. Visually represent an example of each conflict, along with an explanation of the scene, and how it fits the particular category of conflict. Label each type in the title cell and describe how it is shown in the description cell.
Examples of Literary Conflict in Out of My Mind
MAN vs. MAN
Melody gets upset with her mother for dressing her for convenience and not fashionably.MAN vs. SELF
Melody is angry with her own body. She doesn't understand why she has to be the way she is.
MAN vs. TECHNOLOGY
Melody struggles to enter all the information she wants her communication board to contain, so she can say all of the million things she's never been able to say.
Template and Class Instructions
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that shows at least three forms of literary conflict in Out of My Mind.
- Identify conflicts in Out of My Mind.
- Categorize each conflict as Character vs. Character, Character vs. Self, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Nature, or Character vs. Technology.
- Illustrate conflicts in the cells, using characters from the story.
- Write a short description of the conflict below the cell.
Lesson Plan Reference
Student Rubric
Student Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
Types of Literary Conflict Rubric for Middle School
Create a storyboard that shows at least three forms of literary conflict from the story. Support your choices with evidence from the text.
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict Identification | Student identifies conflicts as directed and labels them accurately in their correct categories. | Student misidentifies one conflict or includes it in an incorrect category. | Student misidentifies two or more conflicts or includes them in incorrect categories. |
| Conflict Explanation | The storyboard text describes the specific example depicted, not just a general problem. The text clearly explains how the example reflects its particular type of conflict. | The storyboard text describes the specific example depicted, but may lack clarity. Text may fail to fully explain how the example reflects its particular type of conflict. | Storyboard is missing text or contains only partial and/or inaccurate information. |
| Storyboard Image and Effort | Student clearly shows effort to convey the setting, characters and specific scene of the book. The scene is clearly identifiable based on the graphic depiction. | Student attempts to convey the setting, characters, and specific scene through use of graphics, but the depiction may be confusing, disordered, or lack some detail. | Student does not clearly convey the setting, characters, and scene. |
| Spelling and Grammar | Student uses exemplary spelling and grammar. There are no errors. | Student makes one or two minor errors in spelling and grammar. | Student makes multiple errors in spelling and grammar. |
Lesson Plan Overview
Storyboarding is an excellent way to focus on types of literary conflict. Have your students choose an example of each literary conflict and depict them using the Storyboard Creator.
The main conflict of Out of My Mind centers around Melody's inability to express herself to others because of her physical disability. However, there are many other conflicts that arise between characters, with Melody and herself, and with Melody and the world around her.
Using a traditional three-cell storyboard with titles and descriptions, identify three different types of conflict that are described in the text. Visually represent an example of each conflict, along with an explanation of the scene, and how it fits the particular category of conflict. Label each type in the title cell and describe how it is shown in the description cell.
Examples of Literary Conflict in Out of My Mind
MAN vs. MAN
Melody gets upset with her mother for dressing her for convenience and not fashionably.MAN vs. SELF
Melody is angry with her own body. She doesn't understand why she has to be the way she is.
MAN vs. TECHNOLOGY
Melody struggles to enter all the information she wants her communication board to contain, so she can say all of the million things she's never been able to say.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that shows at least three forms of literary conflict in Out of My Mind.
- Identify conflicts in Out of My Mind.
- Categorize each conflict as Character vs. Character, Character vs. Self, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Nature, or Character vs. Technology.
- Illustrate conflicts in the cells, using characters from the story.
- Write a short description of the conflict below the cell.
Lesson Plan Reference
Student Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
Types of Literary Conflict Rubric for Middle School
Create a storyboard that shows at least three forms of literary conflict from the story. Support your choices with evidence from the text.
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict Identification | Student identifies conflicts as directed and labels them accurately in their correct categories. | Student misidentifies one conflict or includes it in an incorrect category. | Student misidentifies two or more conflicts or includes them in incorrect categories. |
| Conflict Explanation | The storyboard text describes the specific example depicted, not just a general problem. The text clearly explains how the example reflects its particular type of conflict. | The storyboard text describes the specific example depicted, but may lack clarity. Text may fail to fully explain how the example reflects its particular type of conflict. | Storyboard is missing text or contains only partial and/or inaccurate information. |
| Storyboard Image and Effort | Student clearly shows effort to convey the setting, characters and specific scene of the book. The scene is clearly identifiable based on the graphic depiction. | Student attempts to convey the setting, characters, and specific scene through use of graphics, but the depiction may be confusing, disordered, or lack some detail. | Student does not clearly convey the setting, characters, and scene. |
| Spelling and Grammar | Student uses exemplary spelling and grammar. There are no errors. | Student makes one or two minor errors in spelling and grammar. | Student makes multiple errors in spelling and grammar. |
How Tos about Identifying Conflict in Out of My Mind
1
Engage students with interactive discussions about conflict types
Start your lesson by asking students to share examples of conflict they’ve read about or experienced. Encourage participation by relating conflicts in the story to real-life situations, helping students connect literature to their own experiences.
2
Guide students to brainstorm alternative conflict resolutions
Invite students to suggest new ways the characters in Out of My Mind might resolve their conflicts. This promotes critical thinking and empathy as students consider different perspectives and solutions.
3
Facilitate small group role-plays to act out conflicts
Have students work in groups to act out one of the conflicts from the book. Assign roles and encourage them to improvise dialogue, making the literary conflicts more memorable and understandable.
4
Use graphic organizers to map out conflicts and resolutions
Distribute graphic organizers for students to visually track each conflict, the characters involved, and possible resolutions. This helps students organize their thoughts and see the structure of literary conflict more clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Identifying Conflict in Out of My Mind
What are the main types of conflict in Out of My Mind?
Out of My Mind features several types of literary conflict, including Character vs. Self (Melody's struggle with her own body), Character vs. Character (Melody's disagreements with her mother), and Character vs. Technology (Melody's challenges with her communication device).
How can I teach types of conflict using Out of My Mind?
Use a storyboard activity to have students identify and depict different conflicts from the novel. Ask them to create three cells, each representing a distinct conflict type, and include titles and descriptions explaining each scene.
What is an example of Character vs. Self conflict in Out of My Mind?
An example is Melody feeling frustrated and angry with her own body because she cannot control it or communicate easily, highlighting the internal struggle she faces daily.
Why is storyboarding effective for analyzing conflict in literature?
Storyboarding helps students visually organize and better understand different types of conflict by illustrating scenes and providing explanations, reinforcing critical thinking and comprehension skills.
How do I categorize conflicts in Out of My Mind for a class activity?
Categorize each conflict as Character vs. Character, Character vs. Self, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Nature, or Character vs. Technology based on who or what Melody is struggling against in each scene.
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