Name:_____________________________Grade & Section: 11 Score:_________________

School:___________________________Teacher:______________Subject:21st Century Literature_______

LAS Writer: RIZEL V. DEFIÑO_______________________________________________________________
Content Editors: ZYNAFE V. CAIJO_ ROMEL V. MAT- AN _ RAFFY G. HERRERA___________
Lesson Topic: Elements of a Short Story- Conflict. Quarter 3 Week 6 LAS 3
Learning Target/s: Identify the Conflict in the Story. (EN12Lit-Ie-28)
Reference(s): Lacia, F, et al. 2016.The Literatures of the Philippines. Quezon City Metro Manila: Rex Book
Store, Inc.:.p.15
Elements of Short Story- Conflict
Every story needs to have a problem and this problem is called conflict. The main character,
also called the protagonist, needs to have someone or something to challenge him. Without conflict, the
story will not go anywhere and will not be very interesting to the readers.
There are different types of Conflict
Man vs. Man
* Two or more characters have a problem Example: The Lady and the Tiger
Man vs. Nature
* Characters have to fight against a force of nature. Example: The Wave
Man vs. Society
*character fights against rules of society. Example: The Hunger Games
Man vs. Self
* The character is dealing with an internal struggle. Example: Tom Sawyer doesn’t know if he
should testify in court against Injun Joe
Conflict may also be classified as Internal or External.
An internal conflict is the struggle occurring within a character's mind. Things such as the character views
for, but can't quite reach. An internal conflict can also be a decision-making issue.
External conflict generally takes place between a person and someone or something else, such as
nature, another person or persons, or an event or situation.
Activity 1: Directions: identify what is being asked. Write your answer on the space provided before the
number.
_____1. What is Conflict?
a. Two characters getting along. c. A struggle between two opposing forces
b. The climax in the story. d. Part of the resolution.
_____2. Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a. Character vs. Character c. Character vs. Nature
b. Character vs. Society d. Character vs. Self
_____3. In “Twilight,” Edward and Jacob battle for Bella’s Affection.
a. Character vs. Character c. Character vs. Nature
b. Character vs. Society d. Character vs. Self
_____4. Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list.
Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be
conservative and consider other schools?
a. Character vs. Character c. Character vs. Nature
b. Character vs. Society d. Character vs. Self
_____5. In "The Hunger Games," Katniss must survive in the arena by protecting herself from animals,
searching for clean water, and surviving fires.
a. Character vs. Character b. Character vs. Nature
b. Character vs. Society d. Character vs. Self
Activity 2. Directions: Classify the conflicts as Internal or External. Write your answer on the space provided.

______________________1. You love going to soccer practice every Friday night. However, last week you
had to go to dinner with your family instead, and this week a friend has invited
you to the movies
______________________2. For the past month, you have been bullied on the school bus by older middle
school guys. They typically call you names and sometimes even poke at you.
Finally one day, you get fed up and scream, “Don’t ever touch me again!”
______________________3. At a party, you spent a lot of time talking to a friend from your math class—
just chatting. Now another classmate has spread rumors around school about the
two of you.
______________________4. Your school has a state level ice-hockey team—for boys. When you and a
group of girlfriends want to start a girls’ hockey program, you’re told that,
although it’s a nice idea, there just isn’t enough money in the athletic budget.
______________________5. Although your friends say that you’re very attractive, you think just the opposite.
You are overly critical about physical appearance.