2 nd 9 weeks, Week 5 November 30 – December 4 th

Monday Every Day Edit “Off their to the right—somewhere—is a large island” said Whitney. “Its rather a mystery—” “What island is it” Rainsford asked. “The old charts call it 'Ship-Trap Island', Whitney replies. “A sugestive name, isnt it? Sailors have a curious dread of the place. I don't know why. Some superstition—“ “Can't see it,” remarked Rainsford, trying to pear through the dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed it's thick warm blackness in upon the yacht.

Tuesday Every Day Edit “Pure imagination” said Rainsford. “Won superstitious sailor can taint the hole ship's company with his fear. “May be. But sometime I think sailors have an extra since that tells them when they are in danger. Sometimes I think evil is a tangible thing—with wave lengths, just as sound and light have. A evil place can, so too speech, broadcast vibrations of evil. Anyhow, I'm glad were getting out of this zone. Well, I think I'll turn in now, Rainsford.”

Wednesday Every Day Edit For a moment the general did not reply; he was smilling his curious red-lipped smile. The he said slowly: No. You are wrong, sir. The Cape buffalo is not he most dangerous big game.” He sipped his whine. “Here in my preserve on this island,” he said in the same slow tone, “I hunt more dangerous game.” Rainsford espressed his surprise. “Is their big game on this island.” The general knodded. “The bigest.”

Thursday Every Day Edit “Youll find this game worth playing,” the general said enthusiastic. “You're brain against mine. Your woodcraft against mine. Your strenght and stamina against mine. Outdoor chess! And the steak is not without value, eh?” “And if I win—“ began Rainsford huskily. “I'll cherfully acknowledge my self defeated if I do not find you by midnight of the third day” said General Zaroff. My sloop will place you on the mainland near a town.” The general red what Rainsford was thinking.

Friday Every Day Edit Rainsford did not smil. “I am still a beast at bay” he said in a low, hoarse voice. “Get ready, General Zaroff.” The general maid one of his depest bows. “I see,” he said. Splendid! One of us is too furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in thie very excellent bed. On guard, Rainsford...” He had never sleeped in a better bed, Rainsford decided

“The Most Dangerous Game” Richard Connell 1893 – 1949 Page 20

Vocabulary Tangible Discern Condone Imperative Zealous Foreshadowing Foil Linear plot Review: Plot Internal conflict External conflict

Character Foil Foil activity

Foil Character foil—a secondary character who contrasts with the protagonist in order to highlight aspects of the main character’s personality. Foils may be sidekicks (e.g. Han Solo to Luke Skywalker) or enemies (e.g. the Joker to Batman.)

Foil byy/literary-foils-and-mirrors

Foil What qualities does the Joker have? What qualities does Batman have? How does their interaction bring out these qualities?

Foil Activity Draw a notecard. Your notecard has a character’s name on it. Without looking at the card, place it on your forehead. Ask yes or no questions of your peers to find out who you are. After you know who your character is, try and find your character’s foil. Once you find your character’s foil, write the qualities of each character and how they bring these out in each other on the poster boards. Decorate as time allows.

Reading fluency: students act out first part of dialogue, page 22 through 4 th paragraph on page 23. What can you tell about Whitney from this conversation? What can you tell about Rainsford? Discuss how Whitney is a foil to Rainsford. Take notes. Share with the class.

Matters of Life and Death What does Whitney's statement suggest about his view of hunting? Source: sail_caribbean_yachts_home_4_car.jpg

Analyze Plot Structure Pg 23 The exposition of a story introduces its setting and characters. What do you know about these story elements so far?

Foreshadowing Pg 24 “A certain coolheadedness had come to him; it was not the first time he had been in a tight place.” Consider what this passage suggests about Rainsford. What type of situation do you think he might encounter during the course of the story?

Foreshadowing Pg 25 “the jungle weeds were crushed down and the moss was lacerated; one patch of weeds was stained crimson.” How does the author's word choice add suspense in this passage?

Characterization Pg 26 How does the man with the gun function as a foil for General Zaroff? Source: _o.jpg

Foreshadowing Pg 27 “We can talk later. Now you want clothes, food, rest. You shall have them. This is a most restful spot.” What effect does General Zaroff's words have on you as a reader? Source: jfbddf9.1000x563x1.jpg

Foreshadowing Pg 28 “'Here in my preserve on this island,' he said in the same slow tone, 'I hunt more dangerous game.'” Why does information about dangerous game heighten the suspense? Source: /screen-shot at pm1.png?w=450&h=338

Foreshadowing Pg 29 “'I had to find a new animal to hunt,' he said.” What future events does General Zaroff's story seem to foreshadow? Source: 011/12/4jiqfkkmdlknijfk.jpg?w=640

Foreshadowing Pg 30 “'My dear fellow,' said the general, 'there is one that can.'” What does the statement suggest about the way the general might act in the future?

Analyze Plot Structure Pg 31 Consider what you have learned about General Zaroff so far. What main conflict, or struggle, is he likely to be a part of in the story? Man vs Nature Man vs Society Man vs Self Man vs Man

Foreshadowing Pg 32 “'I want to show you my new collection of heads.'” What is particularly foreboding about General Zaroff's statement at this point in the story?

Analyze Plot Structure Pg 33 The rising action of a story often offers complications, or difficulties. In this passage, how is Rainford's situation made more difficult?

Foreshadowing Pg 36 “...like a wounded snake, and sleep did not visit Rainford, although the silence of a dead world was on the jungle.” What words and images does the author use in this passage to foreshadow events and to heighten suspense?

Analyze Plot Structure Pg 36 What is the main conflict of this story? Identify ways in which this conflict might be resolved.

Analyze Plot Structure Pg 37 Identify the plot complication that occurs in this passage. What effect does it have on you as a reader?

Foreshadowing Pg 37 “He knew where he was now. Death Swamp and its quicksand.” Why does this detail heighten the suspense?

Analyze Plot Structure Pg 38 “It was a distant sound, faint and wavering, but he knew it. I twas the baying of a pack of hounds.” What additional challenge does Rainsford become aware of in this passage? Do you think he can overcome this complication? Explain your thoughts.

Analyze Plot Structure Pg 39 “Twenty feet below him the sea rumbled and hissed. Rainsford hesitated. He heard the hounds. Then he leaped far out into the sea...” The climax, or turning point, is the moment of greatest intensity in a story. What shocking situation occurs in this passage? Source: 0/jpg/_ _jex_ _de27-1.jpg

Analyze Plot Structure Pg 39 “He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.” The resolution reveals the final outcome of events and ties up the loose ends of the story. How did Rainsford manage to escape his earlier predicament? What does he do to end his conflict with General Zaroff?

Plot Diagram

Respond Pg 42 Write a summary of the story. It should:  Be no more than 100 words  Include the main plot points  Be written in the present tense  Use correct grammar and punctuation.

Monday Quick Write Free Write OR What did you do over the Thanksgiving break?

Tuesday Quick Write Free Write OR What do you think of the story so far? What do you think will happen next?

Wednesday Quick Write Free Write OR When was a time you had to pick between the lesser of two evils?

Thursday Quick Write Free Write OR What do you really hate about people sometimes?

Friday Quick Write Free Write OR Write a short poem about a time you were proud of yourself or someone in your family.