What are some short stories suitable for teaching about conflict?

One example is in 'The School' by Donald Barthelme. There is a teaching conflict where the teacher is faced with a chaotic and unresponsive classroom environment. The students seem disengaged from the traditional teaching methods, which creates a conflict as the teacher struggles to teach effectively.

Teaching conflict in short stories often arises from different teaching methods. For example, a traditional teacher who focuses on rote learning might conflict with a more progressive teacher who encourages critical thinking. This can create tension in the educational setting within the story.

One could be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It explores themes of tradition, conformity, and the dark side of human nature.

The story of 'The Rainbow Fish' is great. The Rainbow Fish has beautiful scales but is very vain and won't share them. As a result, the other fish don't want to be his friend. Eventually, he realizes that sharing his scales makes him happier and he has more friends. It teaches children about the importance of sharing to resolve conflicts.

I'd recommend 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe and 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. They provide excellent opportunities to explore different writing styles and symbolic meanings, which are key elements in AP Literature studies.

For beginners, 'The Little Prince' in Spanish can be a great start. Its simple language and profound themes are accessible. Also, some of the short stories by Isabel Allende, like 'And of Clay We Are Created', are suitable. The story is engaging and the language is not overly complex. Another option could be some of the traditional Spanish folktales, which often have simple structures and familiar cultural elements.

One conflict idea could be a character vs. society. For example, a young artist in a conservative town where art is not seen as a legitimate career. The town's values and expectations conflict with the artist's dreams.

One interesting short story could be about the brothers competing in a cooking contest. They all have different styles and it turns into a hilarious mess with some amazing dishes in the end.

One way is to make the stories relatable. For example, use characters that are similar to the children in age or situation. When children can see themselves in the story, they are more likely to understand and apply the conflict resolution methods.

Well, in short stories, there are 4 types of conflict. First, man vs. man. This can be a physical fight or a battle of wits between two people. Second, man vs. self. It's that internal struggle we all face, like when a character has to decide between two difficult choices. Third, man vs. society. Here, the character might be fighting against the unfair rules of the society. Fourth, man vs. nature. Think of a sailor battling a huge storm at sea.