Learning Objective Today we will identify the problem

Learning Objective: Today we will identify the problem and solution in a narrative. • Identify = point out • Problem=trouble • Solution=result • Narrative=story

What are we going to identify today? The problem and solution of a narrative!

It is important to identify the problem and solution in a narrative because it helps you understand what the characters are experiencing in the story. . What are other reasons it is important to identify the problem and solution in a story? To understand the author’s story. It will be tested!

Have you ever been in trouble? Why? How was your problem resolved? Our lives are like stories! Full of problems and solutions!

Plot Is what happens in a story. It is the pattern of events from the beginning to the end. The story’s problem or conflict moves the story along and determines the events of the plot. The problem or conflict may be one of the following examples: • A mystery for which a character seeks an answer; • A problem that a character tries to resolve; • A mess that a character tries to straighten out.

Plot: Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.

Conflict The conflict may be external or internal. It may between two or more characters, it may involve a character confronting nature, or it may be within a character.

Plot: Types of Conflict Character vs Nature Character vs Society Character vs Self

Plot: Character vs. Character Conflict This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human. “The new one is the most beautiful of all; he is so young and pretty. ” And the old swans bowed their heads before him. Then he felt quite ashamed, and his head under his wing; for he did not know what to do, he was so happy, and yet not at all proud. He had been persecuted and despised for his ugliness, and now he heard them say he was the most beautiful of all the birds. The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Anderson

Plot: Character vs. Nature Conflict This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist. It´s a Truffula Seed. It´s the last one of all! You´re in charge of the last of the Truffula Seeds. And Truffula Trees are what everyone needs. Plant a new Truffula. Treat it with care. Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air. Grow a forest. Protect it from axes that hack. Then the Lorax and all of his friends may come back. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Plot: Character vs. Society Conflict This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, etc. “I’m tired of living in a hole, ” said Jenny. “Let’s fight for freedom!” cried Bouncer. “We’ll be soldiers! Rough-riding Rowdies! I’ll be the general and commander-in-chief!” The Island of the Skog by Steven Kellogg

Plot: Character vs. Self Conflict In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict. Finally, Sam’s father said, “Go to bed now. But before you go to sleep, Sam, tell yourself the difference between REAL and MOONSHINE. ” Sam, Bangs & Moonshine by Evaline Ness

Internal Conflict • Within a character’s mind – Geraldo fights his fear and climbs to the top of the mountain.

Plot Once the plot gets moving, you learn what happens as the characters try to solve the problem that started the story in the first place.

Let’s Practice! The Ant and the Dove An ant went to the bank of a river to quench its thirst, and being carried away by the rush of the stream, was on the point of drowning. A dove sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked a leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her. The Ant climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank. Shortly afterwards a bird catcher came and stood under the tree, and laid his lime-twigs for the Dove, which sat in the branches. The Ant, perceiving his design, stung him in the foot. In pain the bird catcher threw down the twigs, and the noise made the Dove take wing. Steps to identifying problem and solution in a narrative. 1. Read the story 2. Think about what problem the characters are having. 3. Think about how they solved their problem. 4. Answer the question. What is the initial problem in this selection? a. The dove is going to eat the ant b. The ant is going to sting the bird c. The ant is drowning d. The bird catcher is going to catch the bird

Let’s Practice! The Ant and the Dove An ant went to the bank of a river to quench its thirst, and being carried away by the rush of the stream, was on the point of drowning. A dove sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked a leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her. The Ant climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank. Shortly afterwards a bird catcher came and stood under the tree, and laid his lime-twigs for the Dove, which sat in the branches. The Ant, perceiving his design, stung him in the foot. In pain the bird catcher threw down the twigs, and the noise made the Dove take wing. Steps to identifying problem and solution in a narrative. 1. Read the story 2. Think about what problem the characters are having. 3. Think about how they solved their problem. 4. Answer the question. What is the second problem in the story? a. The bird catcher is setting up a trap b. The ant is going to sting the bird c. The ant is drowning d. The ant stings the bird catcher

Let’s Practice! The Ant and the Dove An ant went to the bank of a river to quench its thirst, and being carried away by the rush of the stream, was on the point of drowning. A dove sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked a leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her. The Ant climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank. Shortly afterwards a bird catcher came and stood under the tree, and laid his lime-twigs for the Dove, which sat in the branches. The Ant, perceiving his design, stung him in the foot. In pain the bird catcher threw down the twigs, and the noise made the Dove take wing. Steps to identifying problem and solution in a narrative. 1. Read the story 2. Think about what problem the characters are having. 3. Think about how they solved their problem. 4. Answer the question. What is the solution to the first problem? a. The dove places a leaf in the water and the ant climbs in b. The bird flies away to his home and ignores the ant c. The ant is drowning d. The bird catcher is going to catch the bird

Let’s Practice! The Ant and the Dove An ant went to the bank of a river to quench its thirst, and being carried away by the rush of the stream, was on the point of drowning. A dove sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked a leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her. The Ant climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank. Shortly afterwards a bird catcher came and stood under the tree, and laid his lime-twigs for the Dove, which sat in the branches. The Ant, perceiving his design, stung him in the foot. In pain the bird catcher threw down the twigs, and the noise made the Dove take wing. Steps to identifying problem and solution in a narrative. 1. Read the story 2. Think about what problem the characters are having. 3. Think about how they solved their problem. 4. Answer the question. What is the solution to the second problem? a. The dove is going to eat the ant b. The ant is going to sting the bird c. The ant stings the bird catcher d. The bird catcher is going to catch the bird

Let’s Practice! The Frogs Asking for a King THE FROGS, grieved at having no established Ruler, sent ambassadors to Jupiter entreating for a King. Perceiving their simplicity, he cast down a huge log into the lake. The Frogs were terrified at the splash occasioned by its fall and hid themselves in the depths of the pool. But as soon as they realized that the huge log was motionless, they swam again to the top of the water, dismissed their fears, climbed up, and began squatting on it in contempt. After some time they began to think themselves illtreated in the appointment of so inert a Ruler, and sent a second deputation to Jupiter to pray that he would set over them another sovereign. He then gave them an Eel to govern them. When the Frogs discovered his easy good nature, they sent yet a third time to Jupiter to beg him to choose for them still another King. Jupiter, displeased with all their complaints, sent a Heron, who preyed upon the Frogs day by day till there were none left to croak upon the lake. Steps to identifying problem and solution in a narrative. 1. Read the story 2. Think about what problem the characters are having. 3. Think about how they solved their problem. 4. Answer the question. What is the problem in this story? a. The frogs like to play b. Jupiter is mean c. The frogs have no leader d. The frogs receive Heron

Let’s Practice! The Frogs Asking for a King THE FROGS, grieved at having no established Ruler, sent ambassadors to Jupiter entreating for a King. Perceiving their simplicity, he cast down a huge log into the lake. The Frogs were terrified at the splash occasioned by its fall and hid themselves in the depths of the pool. But as soon as they realized that the huge log was motionless, they swam again to the top of the water, dismissed their fears, climbed up, and began squatting on it in contempt. After some time they began to think themselves illtreated in the appointment of so inert a Ruler, and sent a second deputation to Jupiter to pray that he would set over them another sovereign. He then gave them an Eel to govern them. When the Frogs discovered his easy good nature, they sent yet a third time to Jupiter to beg him to choose for them still another King. Jupiter, displeased with all their complaints, sent a Heron, who preyed upon the Frogs day by day till there were none left to croak upon the lake. Steps to identifying problem and solution in a narrative. 1. Read the story 2. Think about what problem the characters are having. 3. Think about how they solved their problem. 4. Answer the question. What is the solution to the problem that the frog’s have? a. Jupiter sends them a log b. Jupiter sends them an eel c. Jupiter sends them a Heron d. Jupiter does nothing

Why is it important to identify problem and solution in a narrative? To be able to understand the story better!