“Most Dangerous Game” Outline

Tuesday, November 9th

Today, I will read a given text, identify a theme, and provide support from the text by selecting relevant quotes and explaining how each relates to the theme (6.c).

Why an outline?An outline helps us organize our

thoughts before we we begin writing.

It will guide our writing.

Thesis StatementA thesis statement is what your

are arguing in your paper.Everything you write should

support the claim/argument you make

Idea + Opinion = Thesis Statement

Thesis StatementIn “Most Dangerous Game”

by Richard Connell, the importance of empathy is shown through the changes that occur in Rainsford in the beginning, middle, and end of the story.Write this

under thesis statement

What does this mean?We must find quotes that support the

following ideas:Empathy is importantThe changes in Rainsford

demonstrate empathy

Because our thesis refers to different parts of the story, we need to pick quotes from throughout the story.

Teacher, what is “ICE”?

Solid water? Not in this case…

I - INTRODUCEWhat is happening in the

story before the quote you selected?

Briefly describe all relevant information.

C - CITESelect a quote DIRECTLY

from the textRemember to include

page numbers!

E - EXPLAINConnect the quote

(citation) to the main point.

Explain how it relates to the point.

ICEI- introduce

What is happening in the story before the quote you selected? Briefly describe all relevant information.

C – citeSelect a quote DIRECTLY from the

textRemember to include page

numbers!E – explain

Connect the quote (citation) to the main point.

Explain how it relates to the point.

Body Paragraph: First Main Point

In the beginning of the story, Rainsford is unable to understand another perspective.

Write. This. Down.

I - IntroduceWhile Rainsford is on the yacht

with his friend Whitney, the two men are discussing the idea of being the hunter and being the prey.

Write. This. Down.

C - CITE“’The world is made up of two

classes – the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are the hunters’” (40).

Write. This. Down.

E - EXPLAINRainsford conveys his thoughts on

the difference between being the hunter and being the huntee. Early in the story, he clearly believes that being a hunter is beneficial, and it is not his fault that other creatures are hunted. He does not take the time to think about another perspective.

Write. This. Down.

Let’s make sure we did everything

correctly…

I - INTRODUCEWhat is happening in the

story before the quote you selected?

Briefly describe all relevant information. Yes- my

“Introduce” says what is

happening before the quote.

C - CITESelect a quote DIRECTLY

from the textRemember to include

page numbers!Yes- my “Cite” is

taken directly from the text and includes a page

number.

E - EXPLAINConnect the quote

(citation) to the main point.

Explain how it relates to the point. Yes- my “Explain”

refers to the quote, and I

explain how it is related to my

thesis.

Your Turn!With your partner, complete the second

section of “ICE” under A (First Main Point).You must complete the I, C, and E for the

quote you select.The quote must be from the first section

of the story.

You have 7 minutes.

Before we move on…

Switch papers with a different pair.

Does their “I” give relevant info from before the quote?

Does their “C” include a quote correctly cited with a page number?

Does their “E” relate to the thesis/main point?

Your Turn!Complete the outline by yourself. Use

the quotes from the quote bank.B: Use examples from the middle of

the storyC: Use examples from the end of

the story

Make sure you select your quotes wisely.

ICEI- introduce

What is happening in the story before the quote you selected? Briefly describe all relevant information.

C – citeSelect a quote DIRECTLY from the

textRemember to include page

numbers!E – explain

Connect the quote (citation) to the main point.

Explain how it relates to the point.