Life Lessons

Bimester 1: Seventh Grade

Global context: Identities and relationships

Key concept: Perspective

Related concepts: Point of view, Structure

Statement of Inquiry: Human beings perceive and react to life situations based on their individual experiences and beliefs.  

Based on the information above, write a sentence or two which predicts what you believe this bimester will contribute to your formation. 

Holes, by Luis Sachar

Young Kids, Hard Time Documentary

Conflict Paragraph Example

          In the novel “Holes” the author includes many conflict types. The main character, Stanley Yelnats, faces a Man vs. Society conflict when he is found guilty of a crime that he did not commit. One day, Stanley was walking home after a bad day at school and shoes fell out of the sky onto his head. They happened to be famous sneakers, which were stolen. After Stanley was caught with the sneakers, he was found guilty in court. Stanley tried to tell the truth, but no one believed his story and he was sent to Camp Green Lake as punishment. Because he was accused of and punished for a crime he did not commit, Stanley is experiencing a man vs. society conflict.