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Composition & Literature 2A- Lesson 3 Writing Assignment

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Comp & Lit 2A

Lesson 3 Writing Assignment

Write two paragraphs analyzing conflict in either “The Scholarship Jacket”

or “The Stolen Party.”

Choose two types of conflict (internal conflict: good vs. good, good vs.
bad, bad vs. bad; external conflict: character vs. character, character vs.
society, character vs. nature, character vs. technology, character vs.
supernatural) and write a two-paragraph paper analyzing how the author
develops conflict in either “The Scholarship Jacket” or “The Stolen
Party.” You may choose to analyze two types of internal conflict, two
types of external conflict, or one type of internal and one type of external
conflict. Each paragraph should discuss one type of conflict and should
include a topic sentence, 3-5 supporting sentences, and a clincher.

Brainstorm
Use this section to generate ideas to write about. Write down ideas for at
least four types of conflict on the chart; the more the better!

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Title of Short Story You Will Write About:

The Stolen Party
(either “The Scholarship Jacket”
or “The Stolen Party”)

Type of Conflict
Inner: Good vs. Good
Rosaura’s internal conflict of good vs good
intensifies as she encounters various
challenges and obstacles throughout the
story. For instance, when Rosaura is
assigned the role of the maid’s assistance by
Senora Ines, she experiences a moment of
internal conflict as she struggles to reconcile
her desire to be helpful and polite with the
unfairness of the situation. Despite her
efforts to stay polite and assist, Rosaura is
confronted with the unfairness of being
treated differently to the other guests, due to
her social status. Therefore, this internal
conflict exemplifies the complexity of moral
dilemmas in face of societal injustices.

Inner: Bad vs. Bad

Inner: Good vs. Bad

The interactions between Rosaura, the main

External:
Character vs. Character
character, and the host’s mother, Senora
Ines are an example of character vs
character conflict. At first, the girl is eager to
attend the birthday celebration and believes
she will be treated equally to all the other
guests. However, as the story unfolds,
Senora Ines, representing the rich class,
asserts her power over Rosaura due to
social hierarchy, assigning her chores.
Moreover, tensions grow when Rosaura
confronts the host regarding her promised
reward. Despite that, Senora Ines brushes
off the girl’s concerns with indifference,
giving her money instead of the birthday
souvenir. Therefore, this situation
emphasizes the challenges faced by the girl
and the social hierarchy.

External: The external conflict is primarily faced by

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Rosaura, especially when she interacts with

Character vs. Society
the party guests and the host family.
Rosaura, a young and poor girl, finds herself
at odds with the societal expectations and
norms perpetuated by the affluent class.
From the moment she arrives at the birthday
party, Rosaura is confronted with limitations
imposed by hierarchy norms. When Rosaura
is assigned the role of the maid’s assistant
by Senora Ines, it symbolizes the
predetermined roles dictated by class
distinctions within society. Therefore, this
conflict between Rosaura and the society
underscores the influence of social norms
and expectations, highlighting the inherited
challenges faced by those marginalized by
societal structures.

[Your Choice]

[Your Choice]

[Your Choice]

1. When you are finished, review your chart. Add extra examples if more
come to mind.
2. Decide which examples will be best to write about. You should be able
to clearly label the type of conflict and explain with examples how it is
developed in the story.
3. Then, put a star next to your two favorite examples of conflict. Make
sure you have chosen two different types of conflict to write about.

Prewrite
Use this graphic organizer to organize your ideas for each paragraph.
See Shelf 12 in the Learning Library for a reminder about how to create
strong paragraphs. https://bit.ly/3woqUFB

Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence
Write one, clear sentence that states what type of conflict you will be
discussing. Include the author’s name, names of any characters that will be
included (if applicable), as well as the name of the story.

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In the story “The Stolen Party”, written by Liliana Hekee, the character
vs. character conflict between Rosaura and Senora Ines exemplifies the
tensions arising from social hierarchy.

Supporting Sentences
Write 3-5 clear sentences that explain how the author develops conflict in
the story you chose. Make sure you use examples from the story and then
explain how those examples support your argument.

Throughout the story, Rosaura attends to the birthday celebration and

initially believes she will be treated just like the other guests.

However, Senora Ines, representing the wealthy class, reaffirms her

power over Rosaura due to social hierarchy, assigning her demanding tasks
such as assisting the maid.

Furthermore, tensions intensify when Rosaura confronts Senora Ines

regarding her promised reward for her work.

Despite Rosaura’s efforts to assert her rights, Senora Ines dismisses

her concerns with indifference, giving her money instead of the birthday
souvenir.

These situations underscore the challenges faced by Rosaura in

navigating the social hierarchy and assert her place within it.

Concluding Sentence
Write a sentence that sums up the main idea of your
paragraph. Remember that the strongest clinchers connect
to an idea that your readers are familiar with.

Tip: Do you mention your main idea (conflict) and your characters in your
concluding sentence, also? That will help you stay on prompt.

Therefore, through the character vs. character conflict between

Rosaura and Senora Ines, "The Stolen Party" effectively portrays the
struggles of individuals from lower social classes against the entrenched
power dynamics of the wealthy, highlighting the pervasive influence of
social hierarchy on interpersonal relationships.

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Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2 Topic Sentence
Write one, clear sentence that states the second type of conflict you will be
discussing.

Moreover, “The Stolen Party” highlights Rosaura’s internal conflict of

good vs. good.

Supporting Sentences
Write 3-5 clear sentences that explain how the author develops this second
type of conflict in the story. Make sure you use examples from the story and
then explain how those examples support your argument.

Rosaura’s internal struggle intensified when she is assigned the role of

the maid’s assistant by Senora Ines, despite her innate desire to be helpful
and polite.

For example, despite her efforts to please Senora Ines, Rosaura is still
relegated to menial tasks, highlighting the inherent injustice she faces.

The conflict reaches its climax when the girl realizes the disparity in
treatment between herself and the other guests, leading her to question the
fairness of the situation.

Concluding Sentence
Write a sentence that sums up the main idea of your second paragraph.
Remember that the strongest clinchers connect to an idea that your readers
are familiar with.

Tip: Do you mention your main idea (conflict) and your characters in your
concluding sentence, also? That will help you stay on prompt.

In conclusion, Rosaura’s internal conflict of good vs. good highlights

the complexity of moral dilemmas faced by individuals in the face of societal
injustices, emphasizing the resilience of her character despite the

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challenges she encounters.

Draft
In the space below, write a first draft of two complete paragraphs based on
your prewriting, above. Use correct paragraph form (no bullets or numbers,
full sentences, two units of 5-10 sentences).

In the story “The Stolen Party”, written by Liliana Hekee, the character
vs. character conflict between Rosaura and Senora Ines exemplifies the
tensions arising from social hierarchy. Throughout the story, Rosaura
attends to the birthday celebration and initially believes she will be treated
just like the other guests. However, Senora Ines, representing the wealthy
class, reaffirms her power over Rosaura due to social hierarchy, assigning
her demanding tasks such as assisting the maid. Furthermore, tensions
intensify when Rosaura confronts Senora Ines regarding her promised
reward for her work. Despite Rosaura’s efforts to assert her rights, Senora
Ines dismisses her concerns with indifference, giving her money instead of
the birthday souvenir. These situations underscore the challenges faced by
Rosaura in navigating the social hierarchy and assert her place within it.
Therefore, through the character vs. character conflict between Rosaura
and Senora Ines, "The Stolen Party" effectively portrays the struggles of
individuals from lower social classes against the entrenched power
dynamics of the wealthy, highlighting the pervasive influence of social
hierarchy on interpersonal relationships.
Moreover, “The Stolen Party” highlights Rosaura’s internal conflict of good
vs. good. Rosaura’s internal struggle intensified when she is assigned the
role of the maid’s assistant by Senora Ines, despite her innate desire to be
helpful and polite. For example, despite her efforts to please Senora Ines,
Rosaura is still relegated to menial tasks, highlighting the inherent injustice
she faces. The conflict reaches its climax when the girl realizes the disparity
in treatment between herself and the other guests, leading her to question
the fairness of the situation. In conclusion, Rosaura’s internal conflict of
good vs. good highlights the complexity of moral dilemmas faced by
individuals in the face of societal injustices, emphasizing the resilience of
her character despite the challenges she encounters.

Review
Ask a learning partner or friend to read your work. Show them the rubric
and ask for advice about how to improve each part of your graphic
organizer. Also show your draft to your Classroom Teacher for feedback.
Then, make necessary changes to your draft.
Revise

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Use what you learn from the review to make thoughtful changes to your
work. At this point, review and revise to organize and develop your ideas. In
the next section, you will review and edit to correct grammar and spelling
errors. Keep revising until your paragraph is just the way you want it.

Edit
Look at your revised paragraph. In this step, focus on grammar and spelling
only. Correct grammar and spelling errors. Ask for help if you need it.

Publish
When you finish revising and editing, do these two things in the spaces
below.
1. After you have revised your work, write your final draft in the box
below. There should be evidence of thoughtful change from your first
to your final draft.
2. Answer the three reflection questions in the second box.

Final Draft

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Remember to write your final draft in paragraph form rather than in lists,
bullet points, or phrases. Visit Shelf 12 in our Learning Library for a review
of paragraph structure. https://bit.ly/3woqUFB

Reflect
Answer these questions in complete, thoughtful sentences:
1. How is the conflict you noticed in the story similar to or different
from conflicts you have faced in your own life? Why?
2. What was the hardest part about this assignment? Why?

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3. What was the biggest change you made from your first draft to
your final draft?

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