Examine the conflicts in The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson. The strategy outlined here, which could be used for a variety of texts, focuses on the type of conflict, who is involved, and what causes the conflict. Class members watch as the teacher demonstrates how to identify conflict, and then practice on their own. They are asked to differentiate between types of conflict and explain each situation. Materials are included. The site requests that you make a free account to view them full size.

Common Core

RL.5.2 RL.5.10 RF.5.4.a RF.5.4.c W.5.9.a L.5.4.a L.5.6