The Most Dangerous Game

Daily Spark Work: Pull out your binder or notebook and begin writing. (5pts)

You should have ½ - 1 full page of creative writing.

Create the foundation and directions for a game. The name of your game is “The Most Dangerous Game.” Think about the following –

How do you play? What are the rules? What materials do you need to play?

Your task is to create a game that would have the title – “The Most Dangerous Game”

You may begin.

On Your Desk: Notebook/Binder for English 9Writing utensil Open your notes and label the top: Short Story Unit Below, label DSW, read the directions below and begin working

Short Story Unit

“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell

The oldest of all our stories are about conflicts between people and the monsters– real and imaginary– that threaten them… Floods, bullies at the corner, clashes with friends, viruses…anger, prejudice, selfishness, fear. Why is it that so many of our stories deal with conflict?

“The Most Dangerous Game”

In your notes, brainstorm a list of all of the conflicts you face in your life. List the big and the small– from the paper cuts to the broken bones. Write freely. You are creating a list of struggles, conflicts, and monsters that you face.

We will be returning to this list later on

Elements of Fiction

Characterization

Characters

Suspense

Life-or-Death Conflict

Irony

Glossary of Literary Terms

Highlight or underline the following terms Characterization Figurative Language – Simile and Metaphor Foreshadowing Imagery Irony Point of View Short Story Conflict Antagonist Protagonist

Double Entry Journal

As we read the short story aloud, create a double entry journal in your notes

Be sure to label this section clearly: Double Entry Journal

Column 1 (pg. #) Column 2:

Quotes from the Story Questions?

An element of fiction or literary Elaborate or express your opinion

Device working in the story Connection to the Text

Vocabulary Word Define

Example

“The Most Dangerous Game” pg. 13

The title of this story creates an element of suspense for me. What type of “game” is this going to be?