Conflict is a plot element that creates action in a story. Conflict can exist between characters—they can fight with each other, fear each other, make each other nervous, or just not get along. Conflict can also exist inside a character—someone can be uncertain what to do, or doubt himself or herself. Conflict in a story usually has a resolution—a way that it is solved and ended.

In this lesson, you will watch a narrative film—a made-up story—about Moises, a Spanish-speaking immigrant. Immigrants leave their home country to live in another country. Moises came with his family to America to have a better life. His parents and his brother work hard so that he can go to school. Moises knows how important it is to work hard and do well. But suddenly having to speak only English at school—he's in a language immersion program—is difficult for him. At school, Moises experiences conflicts that stand in the way of his success. In this lesson, you will learn about the conflicts in Moises's life and how they affect his story.