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English
Quarter 4 – Module 5:
Conflicts in Literacy Selections
and Non-Violent Resolutions
English – Grade 7
Quarter 4 – Module 5: Conflicts in Literary Selections and Non-violent Resolutions
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 4 – Module 5:
Conflicts in Literacy Selections
and Non-Violent Resolutions
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage
and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own learning. Take
time to read, understand, and perform the different activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of the
following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
Good day, dear learners! This module will help you improve the
ability to identify the various types of conflicts that the characters
experience in the literary selections. Exploring these conflicts also expresses
the need to resolve them in a non-violent way.
These conflicts may be experienced in a real-life setting. Thus, having a
solid understanding of these conflicts will let you evaluate the characters’
actions. This module will also allow you to reflect on your own experiences
and suggest better ways to handle difficult situations. Let’s begin your
journey, and don’t forget to have fun!

After going through this module, you are expected to:

a. Identify the different types of conflicts presented in literary selections.

b. Discover the conflicts presented in literary selections and the need to
resolve those conflicts in non- violent ways.
c. Express means to resolve conflicts in non-violent ways.

Let Us Try
DIRECTIONS: Read the questions and write ONLY THE LETTER of the
correct answer. Do this on a sheet of paper.

_____ 1. What do you call the problem in a story?

A. Setting
B. Climax
C. Conflict
D. Resolution

_____ 2. What do you call the conflict between two people/characters in a

story?
A. Man vs. Man
B. Man vs. Society
C. Man vs. Nature
D. Man vs. Technology

_____ 3. What do you call when a character struggles to make the right
decision in a story?
A. Man vs. Self
B. Man vs. Nature
C. Man vs. Society
D. Man vs. Supernatural

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______ 4. What is the conflict between the protagonist and the natural
events?

A. Man vs. Self

B. Man vs. Nature
C. Man vs. Society
D. Man vs. Technology

_____ 5. Which one is the definition of internal conflict?

A. A hero in a story that saves many lives.

B. A struggle between a character and a family member.
C. A problem that a character has with other characters.
D. An issue that a character faces within himself/herself.

_____ 6. Which one is the definition of external conflict?

A. A problem caused by the protagonist.

B. A problem with the exposition of a story.
C. An issue between that character and an outside force.
D. A struggle that a character has within himself/herself.

_____ 7. Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of conflict?

A. The cobras eat one of Darzee's eggs.

B. The cobras plot to kill the family.
C. Darzee builds his nest high up in the tree.
D. Teddy's parents argue about keeping Rikki-Tikki.

_____ 8. Which type of conflict is represented in the following

scenario?

Two Irish lovers have to hide their relationship from their families
because one is Catholic and the other is Protestant.

A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Self
C. Man vs Society
D. Man vs Nature

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_____ 9. Which type of conflict is represented in the following
scenario?

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 school?

A. Man vs. Man

B. Man vs. Self
C. Man vs. Society
D. Man vs. Self

_____ 10. Which type of conflict is represented in the following

statement?

Romi is a human being-a beautiful, smart, fiery woman. And I

don't care what my family will say!

A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Self
C. Man vs Society
D. Man vs Nature

_____ 11. Which is not an example of a cause of conflict?

A. Property dispute
B. Power struggle
C. Humility to humankind
D. Personal loyalties

_____ 12. Which is an example of a man vs. self conflict?

A. The character fights with a friend.

B. The character gets in trouble at school.
C. The character feels guilty about his behavior.
D. The character must survive being lost in the woods.

_____ 13. What is one way to minimize (resolve) a conflict?

A. Cooling off.
B. Fighting the person.
C. Calling your opponents names.
D. Striking back verbally or physically.

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_____ 14. To avoid conflict, which of the following choices is the
BEST thing to do in the situation below?

Anna saw two of her classmates laughing at her and her food during
lunchtime. They made fun of her food since it is cheap and placed in an
old lunch box.

A. Anna should confront her classmates and say some bad things about
them.
B. Anna should throw the food to her classmates to teach them a lesson.
C. Anna should keep a grudge against her classmates and think of
revenge for making fun of her.
D. Anna should stay calm and composed, offer her food to her
classmates, and tell them that her parents did prepare her lunch.

_____ 15. Which of the following does not show good conflict management
technique?
A. One should be willing to compromise.
B. One should speak calmly and be aware of tone.
C. One should understand others' points of view.
D. One should stick to his/her own beliefs and should not listen to
others.

Let Us Study

When you read literary selections, you may notice that the main
character has to face a certain problem along his/her journey in the story.

As a reader, you must know the different problems that the main
character faces to better understand the plot of the story.

Activity 1: Picture breakdown

Look closely at the picture and read the dialog.

Source: Teacher Guide, Story Conflict, accessed January 20, 2021 https://edu.pixton.com/educators/
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What is the mood in the picture? ________________________

What is the father’s feeling towards the guy in the picture? __________________

Does the scenario give you an idea of the conflict that is happening? _________

Can you still remember these conflicts in a story? ___________________________

Yes, there are six basic types of conflict in a story. It includes the following:
Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature, and Man vs. Self, Man vs.
Technology, and Man vs. Supernatural.

Activity 2: Match where it belongs

This time, you will be provided with an activity that will help you
determine the conflict in a story.

DIRECTIONS: Read the statement in column A and match it to its

corresponding type of conflict in column B. Write ONLY THE LETTER of the
correct answer. After answering, you may check your answers using the
answer key.

_____ 1. Mack must fight off a zombie that

has been brought to life through a. Man vs. Self
magic.

_____ 2. Audrie has to figure out how to

cross a desert without getting b. Man vs. Man
dehydrated.

_____ 3. A daughter gets in an argument

with her mother. c. Man vs. Nature

_____ 4. Brian is trying to change the dress

code at his school. d. Man vs. Society

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 _____ 5. A woman tries to reprogram a robot
that wants to destroy humankind. e. Man vs. Supernatural

_____ 6. Macy longs to give up, but is trying

to persevere until her project is f. Man vs. Technology
complete.

Did you get the right answers? To deeply understand the different types of
conflicts, here is a thorough discussion that will help you determine the different types
of conflicts in literary selections. The sentences from the activity above will be used as
examples to reinforce learning.

What is a conflict?

A conflict is a problem that the main character or characters face. It

is a struggle between two opposing forces. In literature, there are six main
types of conflict that are either external or internal.

This conflict plays out between the PROTAGONIST (the central

character) and the ANTAGONIST (the opposing force).

1. Internal Conflict – within the character

a. Man vs. Self – a conflict within the character’s own

mind/heart. He/she may struggle to make the right decision,
with how to feel about a person or situation, with fear, with
trying to find a true identity.

Example: Macy longs to give up, but is trying to persevere until

her project is complete.

2. External Conflict – between a character and someone/something

in the outside world.

a. Man vs. Man – A person is in conflict with another person.

This often means these two people have different goals or
different methods. A common example is a hero in conflict
with a villain. But it could also be best friends in an argument,
or a struggle between a mentor and student.

Example: Christine gets in an argument with her sister.

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 b. Man vs. Nature – A person is in conflict with nature. This is a
struggle that comes from the setting that the character has to
deal with. It could be surviving in the wilderness after a plane
crash, dealing with illness, an earthquake, starvation, or a
bear.

Example: Audrie has to figure out how to cross a desert

without getting dehydrated.

c. Man vs. Society – A person is in conflict with a collective

group. It may be a club, school, city, or government. It may be
a conflict with a culture, a tradition, or an established law.

Example: Brian is trying to change the dress code at his school.

d. Man vs. Supernatural – A person is in conflict with

something otherworldly. This may be magic, a ghost, a
vampire, or a portal.

Example: Mack must fight off a zombie that has been brought
to life through magic.

e. Man vs. Technology – A person is in conflict with

technology. He or she may be in a struggle with AI, a robot, a
computer virus, or social media, for example

Example: A woman tries to reprogram a robot that wants to

destroy humankind.
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One important thing to consider is how the conflict is resolved. As a

reader, you must know how did the protagonist overcome the problems and
challenges that the he/she had faced.

Resolution

Stories have a plot, and a plot has five main parts: introduction, rising
action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Resolution is sometimes
referred to by the French term denouement, which means "to untie." The

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 resolution of the story occurs when conflicts are ultimately resolved and the
problems are solved in one way or another.

It is important to note that not all resolutions are positive or happy.

Sometimes the conflict is resolved in a way that is painful for characters, but
ultimately, the conflict is resolved.

Examples of Conflict Resolution:

1. Two friends fight over a boy, but

in the end, they realize that
friendship is more important, and
the boy ultimately moves away
from the town anyway.

Source: Girls’ Life, Advice, accessed January 22, 2021,

https://www.girlslife.com/crushes/advice/20636/fightin
g-over-a-guy-with-your-bff-heres-what-to-do

2. A young girl is sick with cancer,

and while she fights the disease,
goes through many treatments,
and changes others with her
positive attitude and great
outlook on life, she ultimately
passes away from the disease.

Source: ISTOCK, Caregiver, Accessed January 22, 2021

https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/caregiver-supporting-
sleeping-sick-kid-with-cancer-wearing-headscarf-in-the-hospice-
gm1068281022-285747777

Examples from Literature and Film:

1. In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet are dead, and their families end
their feud as they realize that their hatred has led to the deaths of their
children.

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 2. When the final book of the Harry Potter series comes to an end,
Voldemort has been defeated through Harry's ultimate sacrifice, and
although there has been much loss of life, Voldemort is ultimately
defeated.

3. At the end of Return of the Jedi, the emperor has been killed by Darth
Vadar, who is Luke's father, and while Darth Vadar has also died, he
and Luke were able to reconcile before his death. Luke returns to the
planet where his friends are waiting, and they celebrate the end of the
empire.

4. In the Biblical story of Noah and the Flood, the flood waters recede after
a period of time, and Noah, his family, and all of the animals are able
to exit the ark. The rainbow becomes a symbol that God will not use a
flood to destroy the Earth again.

Source: Soft Schools, Resolution, accessed January 22, 2021 https://www.softschools.com/examples/literary_terms/resolution_examples/534/

Since this module promotes the need to resolve the conflicts in non-violent
ways, I hope that you would handle day-to-day problems as non-violent as
possible.

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 Please study the following 6 easy steps on Resolving Conflicts.

Conflict Resolution Skills in 6 Easy Steps

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Social Emotional Workshop, Take Responsibility, accessed January 22, 2021 Social Emotional Workshop, Brainstorm Solution, accessed January 22, 2021
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Social Emotional Workshop, Choose a Solution, accessed January 22, 2021 Social Emotional Workshop, Affirm, forgive or Thank, accessed January 22, 2021
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Since you’re already familiar with the different types of conflicts and
ways to resolve conflicts in non-violent ways, you are now ready to answer the
given activities that will help you strengthen your knowledge on the topic.

Let Us Practice
Activity 3: Time to discover

Directions: Read the description of the story. Determine the protagonist

(central character) and antagonist (opposing force). Then, describe the type
of conflict (example: Man vs. nature).

1. Kirstin was once teased for being heavy, but then she lost a lot of
weight. Now Kirstin is very skinny, but there is just one problem: she
still sees an overweight girl when she looks in the mirror. Her friends
and family try to convince her of how beautiful she is, but she doesn't
believe them. Worse still, she is continuing to diet. Will Kirstin be able
to align her body image with reality or will she destroy herself?
Protagonist: Antagonist:
Type of Conflict:

2. Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati.

When Master Mahrati is slain by Shan Bhutan of the Lotus Clan in
the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge
the death of his master. Will Kiko overcome Shan Bhutan and the
powerful Lotus Clan?
Protagonist: Antagonist:
Type of Conflict:

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 3. It's the year 3030 and society is completely dependent on computers
and robots. A young boy named Domino is flying his hovering board
to school when all the machines start attacking people due to a
powerful computer virus. What will Domino do now that the machines
that are supposed to help him have turned against him?
Protagonist: Antagonist:
Type of Conflict:

4. Brian has the best dog in the world. In fact, he has one of the only
dogs in the world. That's because dogs are not allowed in Brian's
world, where people believe that dogs spread diseases. Brian's dog
will be executed if he is caught. Soon Brian learns of a mysterious
underground dog owners club and joins the fight to legalize dogs. Can
Brian and his new friends prove to the world that dogs are safe and
friendly?
Protagonist: Antagonist:
Type of Conflict:

5. Jack Juniper is the best fighter pilot in the Air Force. He can take
down an enemy jet while doing a barrel roll. One day while Jack is
escorting some friendly pilots to a military base, something that Jack
has never seen before attacks the convoy... aliens! Can Jack
outmaneuver the highly skilled alien pilots or is the mission doomed
to failure?
Protagonist: Antagonist:
Type of Conflict:

6. Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their

guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers
must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if
things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a
bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make
it home safely?
Protagonist: Antagonist:
Type of Conflict:

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 Activity 4: Dig deeper

DIRECTIONS: Read the summary of the story entitled ‘The Witch’ by Edilberto
K. Tiempo and fill out the Noticing Conflict Table. Limit your answers to 1-
2 sentences only. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

The Witch
(A Summary)
Edilberto K. Tiempo

Stories say that a witch is known as Minggay

Awok (Awok, meaning witch in Visayan language)
resides nearby the creek separating the barrios of Libas
and Sinit-an. Her strange appearance, solitary life, and
rare visits in the barrios feared the people. She has
always been blamed whenever strange things happen.
Thus, Minggay was often subjected to various killing
attempts to stop the curse that she allegedly placed on
them. However, their suspicions were never proven. One
day, a boy who occasionally visits his uncle in Libas met
an old woman while fishing in the creek. She had been
so kind as to direct him to a spot where he can get more
shrimps. They chatted for a while until the boy finally
realized that she is the "witch" that he had heard about.
He immediately walked away with the shrimps and the
dilemma of his encounter with the witch's contrasting
image with the old woman by the creek.

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k-tiempo.html 13/48/witch-294455_960_720.png

Read full story: http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/Literature/Short%20Stories/The%20witch.htm

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 Noticing Conflict Table

Where did the conflict

take place?

What was the conflict

about?

Who were involved?

What did you notice

about their actions,
words emotions
during the conflict?

Describe how the

conflict was resolved?

Source: Mental Health Kit (Junior High School), Be Kind to Yourself and Others, accessed January 18, 2021
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/programs/ps-7344-full-manual.pdf

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 Let Us Practice More
Activity 5: Bridging the gaps

DIRECTIONS: Read the summary of the short story entitled ‘A Shawl for
Anita’ by Lolita M. Andrada and give at least 2-3 story conflicts by creating a
Conflict Storyboard. Limit your descriptions in 1-2 sentences only. Follow
the given rubric for self-assessment. Do it in an A4-sized bond paper.

A Shawl for Anita

(A Summary)
By: Lolita M. Andrada

'A Shawl for Anita' is a short story about the

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mother of Anita who loves to knit. Her mother felt a
sense of uselessness in life and felt as if she was
living for nothing anymore when her mother grew
older. Anita then decided to ask her mother to knit a
shawl for her. The narrator of the story, who is
Anita's older sister thought it was a silly thing to do
because their mother is very old to knit anymore.
But Anita's purpose in doing so is for their mother to
regain her purpose in life by doing the things she
loves to do. Anita thought that by so doing, their
mother can reminisce the joys she had before and
once again discover new joys in her continuing life.
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en%20her%20mother%20grew%20older.&text=But%20Anita's%20purpose%20in%20d
oing,things%20she%20loves%20to%20do.

Read full story: https://vdocuments.site/a-shawl-for-anita.html

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Example of a Storyboard:

Source: Teacher Guide, Story Conflict, accessed January 20, 2021 https://edu.pixton.com/educators/

Conflict Storyboard
Type of Conflict: Type of Conflict: Type of Conflict:

Illustration: Illustration: Illustration:

Description: Description: Description:

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 Rubric for Conflict Storyboard

Source: Teacher Guide, Story Conflict, accessed January 20, 2021 https://edu.pixton.com/educators/

Let Us Remember
DIRECTIONS: Complete the following statements about what you
have learned about story conflicts.

1. A _________ is a problem that the main character or characters face. It

is a struggle between two opposing forces. In literature, there are six
main types of conflict that are either _________ or ___________.

2. This conflict plays out between the _____________ (the central

character) and the ______________ (the opposing force).

3. _____________ is a conflict within the character’s own mind/heart.

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 4. _____________ is a conflict between a character and
someone/something in the outside world.

5. _____________ happens when a person is in conflict with another

person.

6. _____________ happens when a person is in conflict with nature.

7. _____________ happens when a person is in conflict with a collective

group.

8. _____________ happens when a person is in conflict with something

otherworldly.

9. _____________ happens when a person is in conflict with technology.

10. ____________ is sometimes referred to by the French term

denouement, which means "to untie."

Let Us Assess
DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully and choose the best
answer from the given choices. Write ONLY THE LETTER that
corresponds to the correct answer.

______ 1. Which type of conflict happens when a character may struggle to

make the right decision, with how to feel about a person or
situation, with fear and with trying to find a true identity?

A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Self
C. Man vs Society
D. Man vs Supernatural

______ 2. Which type of conflict happens when the protagonist may be in a

struggle with AI, a robot, a computer virus, or social media.

A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Nature
C. Man vs Society
D. Man vs Technology

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______ 3. Which type of conflict happens when the protagonist has to battle
with magic, a ghost, a vampire, or a portal.

A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Society
C. Man vs Supernatural
D. Man vs Technology

______ 4. Which type of conflict happens when the protagonist has to battle
with a culture, a tradition, or an established law.

A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Society
C. Man vs Supernatural
D. Man vs Technology

______ 5. Which type of conflict has a common example of having a hero who
is in conflict with a villain?

A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Society
C. Man vs Supernatural
D. Man vs Technology

______ 6. Which type of conflict is represented in the scenario below?

Your dad is driving you and your friends to a big football game in
town. Although you left in plenty of time, he seems to have lost his way.
You think you saw the football field a couple of blocks back. When you tell
your dad, he says, “Who’s driving—you or me?

A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Society
C. Man vs Supernatural
D. Man vs Technology

______ 7. Which type of conflict is represented in the scenario below?

After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide

whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake
and blame the family dog.

A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Self
C. Man vs Supernatural
D. Man vs Technology

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______ 8. Which type of conflict is represented in the scenario below?

Greg is riding his unicorn through the enchanted land of Harmonia.

When Greg brings something to Harmonia that he shouldn't, a secret gate
is unlocked and the muck-muck monsters are unleashed, causing terrible
pollution in Harmonia. Can Greg and his unicorn stop the muck-muck
monsters before they find a way to Greg's world?
A. Man vs Man
B. Man vs Self
C. Man vs Supernatural
D. Man vs Technology

______ 9. What is the best example of an outside force playing a role in an

internal conflict?

A. When a person has a lot of money and someone else tries to

steal it.
B. When a person is injured in a tornado that hits their home.
C. When a person's rights are not respected by those of a different
ethnic group.
D. When a person realizes that the expectations of others are d
different from their own desires, but they don't want to let
anyone else down.

______ 10. Which one is NOT a way of resolving conflict?

A. Cool off
B. Share, Listen, & Check
C. Brainstorm Solutions
D. Calling your opponents names
______ 11. Which one is an example of a Man vs. technology
conflict?
A. Two former friends compete for the same scholarship.
B. A small group of human survivors resist a conquering robot army.
C. A team of artic fisherman struggle to survive after they are
shipwrecked.
D. A young boy digs a hole in his backyard and finds a gateway to
another dimension, one which is filled with monsters.

______ 12. Which one is an example of man vs. society conflict?

A. An African American man challenges the practices of racial

profiling and police brutality in his community.

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 B. A terrorist group has kidnapped the President's daughter and only
one man can save the day.
C. A teenage girl must come to terms with her body image and
confront her anorexic tendencies.
D. A tornado chaser attempts to get footage from a powerful storm.

______ 13. Which one is an example of man vs. nature conflict?

A. A girl fights a vending machine to get back her dollar.

B. A hunter gets lost in the jungle and is pursued by a man-eating
lion.
C. A family moves into a house on a Civil War battle ground that
turns out to be haunted.
D. An archeologist attempts to escape a hidden temple overrun by a
vampire army.

______ 14. Which one is an example of man vs. supernatural

conflict?

A. A tornado chaser attempts to get footage from a powerful storm.

B. A soldier struggles to fit back into society after returning from a
high intensity combat zone.
C. A whistleblower leaks documents showing his government's
unconstitutional surveillance programs.
D. A teenage girl falls in love with both a swamp monster and a
mummy and must choose between them.

______ 15. Which one is an example of man vs. self conflict?

A. Two children are adopted by an aunt who plots to

steal their inheritance.
B. A star figure-skater must conquer her fear and get
back on the ice after a terrifying accident.
C. A prince trades places with a look-alike servant so
each can enjoy the other’s lifestyle.
D. A time-traveler’s ship malfunctions and he has to
find a way to return to his present-day life

Let Us Enhance
DIRECTIONS: Read the summary of the short story entitled ‘My
Brother’s Peculiar Chicken’ by Alejandro R. Roces. Then create a 3-4 Panel
Comic Strip that illustrates one of the six types of literary conflict. Limit your
dialog in 1-2 sentences only. Follow the given rubric for self-assessment. Do
it in an A4-sized bond paper

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 My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken
(A Summary)
By: Alejandro R. Roces

The story was about the weird chicken which Kiko and his
brother found. They couldn’t tell whether it is a hen or a rooster. They
keep on arguing with each other because Kiko insists that the chicken
is a rooster for they saw it on the field fighting another chicken. But
his brother is not convinced for the chicken has no comb or wattles,
both disagree with one another.
They began to ask their mother and father, even the people in
their village like Tasio and Mr. Cruz. But all of them couldn’t tell
whether it’s a hen or a rooster. And they also thought that it was a
“binabae”.
So instead, they decide to bring it into the cockpit and make it
fight to a rooster. But during the fight, there is a turn of events, things
have gone differently from what they have expected. A lovesick
expression came into the rooster’s eye, instead of fighting, the rooster
began to do some love dance but the peculiar chicken suddenly stubs
its spur into the rooster and the fight is over. The brothers couldn’t
believe what they had seen.
Kiko thinks he convinced his brother that the chicken is a
rooster, but the chicken acts something strange. It began to quiver,
and egg came out and drop into his brother’s hand.

Source: JEZLEY, My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken by Aljandro Roces,

https://jezleyblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/16/my-brothers-peculiar-chicken-by-alejandro-r-roces/

Read full story: http://malacanang.gov.ph/75520-my-brothers-peculiar-chicken-by-alejandro-r-roces/

Picture Source: Roj Eusala, My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken, https://www.slideshare.net/RojEusala/my-brothers-

peculiar-chicken

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 Type of Conflict: Man vs. Self

Description: The woman is struggling to create her research paper. She

loses her temper and starts to cram.

Source: Jorge Cham. PHD Comics, accessed January 23, 2021 http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive/phd072314s.gif

Panel Comic Strip

Type of conflict:
Description:

How did the characters resolve the conflict?

In your own words, suggest some non-violent ways to resolve the problem
in the story.

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 Rubric for Panel Comic Strip

Source: Teacher Guide, Story Conflict, accessed January 20, 2021 https://edu.pixton.com/educators/

Let Us Reflect
After going through all the activities and discussions on the different
types of conflicts and non-violent ways to resolve conflicts, you are now
equipped with an ample amount of knowledge on handling problems and
circumstances in your daily life. Now, your task is to write a 1- paragraph letter
of apology to someone you had quarreled with in the past. Reflect on your
mistakes and take the courage to ask for forgiveness.

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Let Us Try Let Us Study
1. C 6. C 11. C 1. E
2. A 7. C 12. C 2. C
3. A 8. C 13. A 3. B
4. B 9. B 14. D 4. D
5. A 10. C 15. D 5. F
6. A
Let Us Practice (Activity 3) Let Us Remember
1. Protagonist: Kirstin 1. Conflict
Antagonist: Herself Internal or external
Type of conflict: Man vs. self 2. Protagonist & antagonist
3. Internal
2. Protagonist: Kiko 4. External
Antagonist: Shan Bhutan 5. Man vs. man
Type of conflict: Man vs. man 6. Man vs. nature
7. Man vs. society
3. Protagonist: Domino 8. Man vs. supernatural
Antagonist: Machines/robots 9. Man vs. technology
Type of conflict: Man vs. technology 10. Resolution
4. Protagonist: Brian Let Us Assess
Antagonist: People in Brian’s world/ society 1. B 11. B
Type of conflict: Man vs. society 2. D 12. A
3. C 13. B
5. Protagonist: Jack Juniper 4. B 14. D
Antagonist: Aliens 5. A 15. B
Type of conflict: Man vs. supernatural 6. A
7. B
6. Protagonist: Janie 8. C
Antagonist: choppy river/bear 9. D
Type of conflict: Man vs. nature 10. D
Answer Key
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