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

Type of Conflict

Inner: Good vs. Good

Inner: Bad vs. Bad

The principal faces an internal conflict

between doing what he thinks is right and
what might be unfair. At first, he is just
following the rules about the jacket, but
when the girl talks to him, he starts to
Inner: Good vs. Bad notice that the norm is not fair to
everyone. This makes him feel unsure
about to do, resulting in a dilemma: he
has to decide if he will stick to the rule or
if he will change his mind because it is
not fair.

Martha´s conflict with the principal is a

clear example of character vs. character
conflict. The principal refuses to award
her the scholarship because she does
not have the required new jacket, which
costed some money that the girl could
External:
not afford. Therefore, Martha would lose
Character vs. Character her scholarship just because she didn’t
have enough to spend on a jacket.
Moreover, another example of this type
of conflict is when Martha stands up for
herself, arguing with the principal against
the injustice of the jacket requirement.

External:
Character vs. Society Martha’s conflict with the societal
expectation is that she must conform to
arbitrary rules in order to receive
recognition for her academic
achievements, as she refuses to accept
the injustice of the jacket requirement

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and challenges the authorities who

enforce it.

[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.

In “The Scholarship Jacket”, written by Marta Salina, Martha’s conflict

with the principal exemplifies a character vs. character conflict.

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.

When Martha learns about the requirement for the jacket, she is

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shocked and disheartened, as she knows her family cannot afford it.

This sets up the initial tension between Martha’s desire to earn the
scholarship and the principal’s rigid adherence to the rule.

Moreover, when the girl affirms "It's not fair... It's always been my
dream to be valedictorian and to wear the white dress and give a speech",
she highlights her determination to challenge the principal’s authority and
fight for her rights.

Despite the girl’s plea against the injustice of the jacket requirement,
the principal refuses to relent, intensifying the conflict.

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, the tension between Martha and the principal illustrates the
complexities of navigating institutional barriers and standing up for what one
believes is right, emphasizing the character vs. character conflict in the
story.

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

Also, the story embodies the inner: good vs. bad conflict, portrayed by
the principal.

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.

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When Martha confronts the principal about the injustice of the jacket
requirement, the principal grapples with conflicting notions of what is right
and fair.

Initially, he follows the rule without question, believing it to be

necessary for maintaining order.

However, the student’s argument challenges his perception, causing

him to question the morality of the rule and his role in enforcing it.

As the principal wrestles with this internal conflict, he must decide

whether to uphold an unjust rule or to prioritize fairness and recognize the
girl’s academic effort.

By the end of the story, the principal agrees to award Martha the
scholarship, indicating his acknowledgement of the unfairness of the rule
and his commitment to fairness and justice.

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, the internal conflict of good vs. bad is exemplified by the

principal, who struggles to decide whether to strict to the rules or to give the
scholarship to Martha, despite at the end he shows up for what’s right and
gives her the scholarship.

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 Scholarship Jacket”, written by Marta Salina, Martha’s conflict

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with the principal exemplifies a character vs. character conflict. When

Martha learns about the requirement for the jacket, she is shocked and

disheartened, as she knows her family cannot afford it. This sets up the

initial tension between Martha’s desire to earn the scholarship and the

principal’s rigid adherence to the rule. Moreover, when the girl affirms "It's

not fair... It's always been my dream to be valedictorian and to wear the

white dress and give a speech", she highlights her determination to

challenge the principal’s authority and fight for her rights. Despite the girl’s

plea against the injustice of the jacket requirement, the principal refuses to

relent, intensifying the conflict. Therefore, the tension between Martha and

the principal illustrates the complexities of navigating institutional barriers

and standing up for what one believes is right, emphasizing the character

vs. character conflict in the story.

Also, the story embodies the inner: good vs. bad conflict, portrayed by the

principal. When Martha confronts the principal about the injustice of the

jacket requirement, the principal grapples with conflicting notions of what is

right and fair. Initially, he follows the rule without question, believing it to be

necessary for maintaining order. However, the student’s argument

challenges his perception, causing him to question the morality of the rule

and his role in enforcing it. As the principal wrestles with this internal

conflict, he must decide whether to uphold an unjust rule or to prioritize

fairness and recognize the girl’s academic effort. By the end of the story,

the principal agrees to award Martha the scholarship, indicating his

acknowledgement of the unfairness of the rule and his commitment to

fairness and justice. In conclusion, the internal conflict of good vs. bad is

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exemplified by the principal, who struggles to decide whether to strict to the

rules or to give the scholarship to Martha, despite at the end he shows up

for what’s right and gives her the scholarship.

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
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.

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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
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

In “The Scholarship Jacket”, written by Marta Salina, Martha’s conflict

with the principal exemplifies character vs. character conflict. When Martha

learns about the requirement for the jacket, she is shocked and

disheartened, as she knows her family cannot afford it. The situation

establishes the initial tension between the desire of the girl to earn the

scholarship and the principal’s rigid adherence to the rule. Moreover, when

the girl says: "It's not fair... It's always been my dream to be valedictorian

and to wear the white dress and give a speech", she highlights her

determination to challenge the principal’s authority and fight for her rights.

Despite Martha's plea against the injustice of the jacket requirement, the

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principal refuses to relent, intensifying the conflict. Therefore, the tension

between Martha and the principal illustrates the complexities of navigating

institutional barriers and standing up for what one believes is right,

emphasizing the character vs. character conflict in the story.

Also, the story embodies the inner good vs. bad conflict, portrayed by the

principal. When Martha confronts the principal about the injustice of the

jacket requirement, the principal grapples with conflicting notions of what is

right and fair. Initially, he adheres to the rule without hesitation, deeming it

essential for upholding order. However, the student’s argument challenges

his perception, causing him to question the morality of the rule and his role

in enforcing it. As the principal wrestles with this internal conflict, he must

decide whether to uphold an unjust rule or to prioritize fairness and

recognize the girl’s academic effort. By the end of the story, the principal

agrees to award Martha the scholarship, indicating his recognition of the

injustice of the rule and his dedication to fairness and justice. In conclusion,

the internal conflict of good vs. bad is portrayed by the principal, who

struggles to decide whether to stick to the rules or give the scholarship

to Martha, but ultimately awards her the scholarship.

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

1. The struggle between Martha and the principal resonates with

experiences I have faced in my own life. Like Martha, I have encountered

situations where I had to challenge unjust rules. During an event in my

building, I noticed a group of younger kids excluded from the soccer games

by some older kids, who said only those who were ten years old or older

could participate. When I noticed this, I felt it was unfair and unkind to

exclude others based on age factors. Therefore, I decided to approach the

older kids and gently explain how excluding others could hurt the younger

kids’ feelings and make them feel left out. After some discussion, the older

kids agreed to include everyone. In conclusion, I spoke up for inclusion,

which created a more equal and welcoming environment for everyone.

2. The hardest part of this assignment was ensuring that my analysis

effectively supported the argument about the types of conflict in the story. It

required careful reading and interpretation of the text to identify examples

and analyze how they contributed to the development of the story.

3. The biggest change I made from my first draft to my final draft was

refining the clarity and organization of my analysis. I revised my supporting

sentences to provide more specific examples from the text and elaborated

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on how they contributed to the development of the story. Therefore, I

focused on ensuring a smoother flow of ideas throughout the text.

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