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Analyzing Plot Conflict

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Students explore the connection between analyzing a character and the character plot conflict. In this plot conflict lesson students role play two characters in the story, The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Students also pretend to be a reporter and ask questions about conflict in the story. Students form groups and discuss their ideas.

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plot, plot elements, conflict, literary elements, fairy tales

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analyzing characters, conflict, fairytales, plot, the wizard of oz, english language arts
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Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Project-Based Learning
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