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Plot Development and Conflict

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Students explore plot development and how conflicts are resolved. In this plot development and conflict lesson, students discuss antonyms and list the ones they find in their story. Students complete online activities and write a summary of characters from the story.

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conflict, plot elements, literary elements, plot development, plot, antonyms

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antonyms, conflict, plot development, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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