THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME BY RICHARD CONNELL Bellringer
“THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME” BY RICHARD CONNELL
Bellringer #5 – Get a textbook from the shelf • Our next short story is “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Look at pages 16 and 17 in the textbook and take notice of the title, subtitles and pictures (colors, imagery). Based on this evidence, make a prediction of what you think the story will be about in 2 -3 sentences.
Definitions – Lit Terms Dictionaries • Atmosphere - refers to the feeling, emotion, or mood a writer conveys to a reader through the description of setting and objects. • Mood - evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
Mood and Atmosphere in “Moana” • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=REnt. T 1 Amvxc • Maui “You’re Welcome” 1: 19 -2: 34 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=93 lros. BEW-Q • Jermaine Clement “Shiny” 0: 12 -1: 01 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=2 q 77 Eqqz. LIk • Moana “Know Who You Are” 1: 20 -2: 18 • What are the similarities/differences in these three songs? How do they affect the telling of the story?
Rules of Notice – Put this handout in your “Notes/Handouts” section • We just practiced the first Rule of Notice: identifying titles and subtitles to organize our thinking and make predictions about “The Most Dangerous Game. ” • Now, in your handout you will identify and highlight 2 other Rules of Notice that you will look for as we read “The Most Dangerous Game. ” Share the 2 rules you’ve chosen with a neighbor and discuss how you plan to identify them in the story.
“The Most Dangerous Game” audiobook • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q 5 Nq. T 78 G 3 BI&t=86 s • Page 16 -31 in the green or beige textbook. • Follow along in your copy of the textbook and listen to the audiobook to help you understand the story.
Exit Slip – White Notecards • What Rules of Notice do you see so far in “The Most Dangerous Game”? Identify 2 that you noticed so far and briefly explain how you identified them. • Identify the mood and atmosphere of the story and include evidence from the story that support your claims.
Reading Log #3 • Describe the antagonist in your DEAR book. • Remember: The antagonist opposes the protagonist; they are the protagonist’s adversary. • Consider: How do they interact with the protagonist? Other characters? If you met them in real life, how do you imagine them What do they look like? Sound like? Act like? Move like? • 85 words minimum; include the title and author’s name in the topic sentence; neat handwriting, please.
Bellringer #6 • “Off there to the right—somewhere--is a large island, ” said Whitney. “It’s a rather large mystery--“ • What questions does the first line of “The Most Dangerous Game” raise for the reader? Come up with 3 questions and answer them using what you know about the story so far (can’t be just “yes” or “no” questions/answers. )
Audiobook part 2 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q 5 Nq. T 78 G 3 BI&t= 86 s • Page 22 -27 in the green or beige textbook. • Follow along in your copy of the textbook and listen to the audiobook to help you understand the story.
Rules of Notice/Costa’s Levels of Questioning - “Notes/Handouts” in your Binder • Were you able to identify the 2 Rules of Notice you picked in the story? What made them easy to identify/difficult to identify? Could you identify other pieces of RON to help you understand the deeper meanings in the story? Discuss with a partner and be ready to share with the class. • Costa’s Levels of Questioning – building the depth of questions we ask about a text helps us to scaffold upon our prior knowledge (Think of a roof that requires support beams to create a sturdy structure).
Using Costa to Analyze “TMDG” • Form partner pairs or a small group of 3. • In your teams, come up with 10 questions total for “The Most Dangerous Game. ” You will also answer your questions in complete sentences. Use loose notebook paper for this activity. You will have the same sets of questions and answers as your partner(s), but each individual needs to write their own paper. • Level 1 questions and answers – 3 total • Level 2 questions and answers – 3 total • Level 3 questions and answers – 4 total = 10 questions and answers
Bellringer #7 • What instances of repetition did you see in “The Most Dangerous Game? ” Think of words, phrases, images, etc. What effect does this repetition have on the story?
“TMDG” Part 3 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q 5 Nq. T 78 G 3 BI&t=86 s • Page 16 -31 in the green or beige textbook. • Follow along in your copy of the textbook and listen to the audiobook to help you understand the story.
Finish Costa questions • Finish your 10 questions/answers using Costa’s Levels of Questioning in your partner pairs/small teams. • Keep your papers and be ready to share out with the class. • When we are finished with discussion, turn in your papers to your class period’s tray. Make sure your name, class period and the date are on your papers.
Alternate Endings • 1. ) At the end of “The Most Dangerous Game” and “Rules of the Game”, a scene is suggested but not written. Choose a story, and write the missing scene for that story. Imitate the narrative structure (word choice, tone, atmosphere, mood, etc. ) of the original story, basing the scene on the previous details in the story, while including some of these details from the original story in the missing scene (1 -2 paragraphs). • 2. ) Reflect in a short paragraph with 1 quote (Text-Based Evidence) from the story you chose. Answer the following questions: • How does your new ending alter (or help to remain the same) the mood/atmosphere of the original story? • What are the beliefs and values present in the story you chose? (This can be a short list) • Use separate paper for this assignment. Name, class period and date. Due at the beginning of next class if you do not finish your work in class. • A-Day DUE DATE: 9/19 • B-Day DUE DATE: 9/20
Reading Log #4 • Write a detailed description of the setting of your selected novel in relation to both place and time. • 85 words; include the title and author’s name in the topic sentence, neat handwriting.
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