2. Within the short stories we have
read, we have learned about
many different conflicts in stories.
Let‟s Recap….
3. Recap
Conflict: is the opposition
between forces in a story
Protagonist: the central character
Antagonist: whatever opposing
force the protagonist struggles
with, such as another character,
environment, or something
within the protagonist
4. Now lets have fun Later we will relate
understanding to the different
conflict styles a conflict styles to
character or person characters
can display in a behaviors and
story. ourselves.
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importance
Accommodating Style Problem-solving Style
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P Withdrawing Style Aggressive Style
low
importance P E R S O N AL GOA L S high
importance
Conflict Styles
7. Conflict Styles David Johnson‟s
Characteristics animal comparison
Withdrawing - Maintaining relationship Turtle
or getting your way is very important
Accommadating – try to smooth over Teddy Bear
disagreements and give in to keep the peace
8. Conflict Styles cont. David Johnson‟s
Characteristics animal comparison
Compromising– moderate control for Fox Fox
both goals; try to cut a deal
Problem-Solving– Owl
solutions for everyone
9. Conflict Styles cont.
Aggressive– Shark
at the expense of the relationship, see
conflict as competitive game; may enjoy
fights as long as you win;
10. What Animal Are You…???
The Turtle The Teddy Bear
Turtles prefer to hide in their The teddy bear wants to keep
shells away from conflict rather the peace at all costs. Teddy
than face it. When confronted bears need to be liked and will
with conflict, turtles will abandon often ignore their own goals
their own goals and relationships when faced with conflict in order
and display passive behaviors. to maintain the relationship. The
Turtles adopt an avoiding or teddy bear uses an
withdrawing conflict style. accommodating conflict
management style.
The Shark The Fox
In contrast to turtles, sharks use Foxes are willing to sacrifice
an aggressive and competing some of their goals while
conflict management style and persuading others to give up
want to win at any cost. Personal some of theirs. Foxes are
goals are highly important to the concerned with both goals and
overpowering shark and the relationships; however, even
needs of others are a low priority. though the relationship is
maintained during conflict, the
compromise may result in a less
11. According to David W.
The Owl Johnson “Every day, we are
Owls view conflict as a faced with conflicts, and most
problem that needs solving of us are fairly limited in how
and will work with the other we manage and resolve
party to seek out solutions these conflicts. It is often
easier to be aggressive, use
and ensure both sets of avoidance, accommodate or
goals are achieved. compromise our conflicts.
Although this conflict While there may be times
management style can when it is appropriate to use
take some time and these strategies, collaboration
effort, both sides get what generally produces the best
they want, and the tension long-term results. Instead of
is eliminated. The wise owl throwing gas on the fire,
will deal with conflict by collaboration will help you to
collaborating learn from your conflict, and
the outcome will leave you
feeling good about yourself
and others.”
13. Complete the following slides as
follows…
Read the scenario, and match
thecharacter(s) to the
conflict styles above.
Test your knowledge and see if
your answer was right before
moving to the next slide
15. SCENARIO 100
This conflict style is illustrated byVictoria in the following
scenario.
Jasmine and Victoria have been best friends since
they were little and planned to best friends until they
are old and grey. As their senior year in high school
dwindled down, both girls stepped into an
unexpected problem. Victoria wanted to go to a
History Black College or University while Jasmine
saw herself fitting more into a Predominately White
Institution. Both girls became annoyed with one
another because they expected to go to the same
school as they have been doing since Elementary.
For weeks this baffled the friends Until Victoria
proposed they both applied to schools in
17. SCENARIO 200
This conflict style is illustrated by Sue in the following
scenario.
Kyle and Sarah cannot seem to agree on what kind
of pet to get. Kyle wants a dog because he claims
they are more fun and they could use it as a watch
dog. Sarah wants a cat because they are less
expensive and easier to take care of. Finally they
decide on a parrot instead because they are fun, they
can talk to you, they are easy and not too expensive.
A parrot will also alert them if someone else is in their
home.
19. SCENARIO 300
This conflict style is illustrated byLaurenin the following
scenario.
Katie and Lauren are roommates. They get into a
little disagreement about who has the most space in
their small dorm room. To end the argument, and to
please Katie, Lauren moves her stuff over giving
Katie more space in the room.
21. SCENARIO 400
This conflict style is illustrated by Chuckyin the following
scenario.
Tristan, Beth, Chuck and Mike enjoy skating. Every
Sunday Night, the four friends meet at Starlight
Skating Rink to practice new moves and show off
their skills. Mike is known around the rink as “Sweet
Feet” because of his speed but yet graceful moves.
Lately Chucky hasn‟t been focused or practicing
much of a team player. As head of the group, Mike
confronts Chucky to see if everything was ok.
Chucky automatically feels threaten and explodes.
Chucky feels as if Mike is taking his name as „Sweet
Feet” and becoming cocky. Mike denies this
statement and becomes confused to Chucky‟s
responses. Disregarding their friendship, Chucky
23. SCENARIO 500
This conflict style is illustrated by Sue in the following
scenario.
Mary and Sue have been really good friends for over 5 years.
They are now in their sophomore year in college and are
roommates. Outside of their living area, everything is always
good between them, but in the room they often have small
conflicts over things such as food and cleaning. Their most
recent issue occurred when Sue left her dirty laundry in the
middle of the room and Mary had company and was very
embarrassed to find the room in such a dirty state. Mary tried
to talk to Sue about the situation, but each time she brings it
up, Sue makes excuses for why she cannot talk at the
moment. Every time Mary calls Sue she ignores the call or
picks up and is very brief with her. When they are both in the
room and Mary brings it up, Sue makes excuses such as she
has a lot of studying to do and suggests that they talk later.
25. SCENARIO 600
This conflict style is illustrated byEach Characterin the
following scenario. *Hint* One Character is displays TWO
Joe, Tay, and Richard are brothers. The three of them always
find themselves getting into conflicts that are often easily
resolved. The last issue between the boys was the trying to
decide where to eat because no one wanted to eat the same
thing. Richard wanted burgers; Tay wanted something Italian,
and Joe wanted chicken. Richard and Tay got into a heated
argument in the car over this because Tay claims that Richard
always gets his way. Because Tay wasn‟t going to put up with
Richard anymore, Tay threw a fierce punch. The two
continued to argue, while Joe refused get in the middle of his
two brothers and ignored the situation and his hunger. As
Richard and Tay became winded and tired of fighting, Richard
proposes Golden Corral where everyone can be pleased.
Although Joe despises Golden Corral‟s chicken, he anxiously
agrees so the argument can cease and they can finally satisfy
26. Who‟s Who
Tay….
Aggression
Joe
Withdrawal
Richard
Compromises
Joe
Accommodates
27. Works Cited
http://www.ces.purdue.edu/ces/Ham
ilton/news/april%2007%20www.pdf
http://www.qcc.mass.edu/booth/102
/terms/tsld004.htm
28. Objective 2.01Analyze and evaluate informational
materials that are read, heard, and/or viewed by:
monitoring comprehension for
understanding of what is read,
heard and/or viewed.
recognizing the characteristics of
informational materials.
determining the importance of
information.
making connections to related
topics/information.
