1. Bell-work 8/14/14 Write each sentence and fill in the blank with one of the word wall words (1-5.) Circle any nouns 1. The large chateau seemed to have every ______ one could think of, so why can’t I feel comfortable sleeping here? Rainsford thought to himself. 2. Rainsford could not _____ General Zaroff’s challenging demeanor and harsh words. 3. Rainsford tried smiling in order to _____ the man pointing the gun at his heart. 4. General Zaroff wore _____ clothes; every button was made of pure silver. 5. Rainsford needed something ______ to hold on to; he felt like he was losing his mind.

2. Bell-work 8/14/14 Write each sentence and fill in the blank with one of the word wall words (1-5.) 1. The large chateau seemed to have every amenity one could think of, so why couldn’t Rainsford get comfortable? 2. Rainsford could not condone General Zaroff’s challenging demeanor and harsh words. 3. Rainsford tried smiling in order to disarm the man pointing the gun at his heart. 4. General Zaroff wore cultivated clothes; every button was made of pure silver. 5. Rainsford needed something tangible to hold on to; he felt like he was losing his mind.

3. Announcements  Be prepared for a quiz tomorrow over word wall words 1-5, nouns, and group rules.  Essential Question 1:How do we classify the eight parts of speech?  Essential Question: 2 How can we create a respectful and productive group, classroom, and community?

4. Open your books to page 65. Listen and follow along as we continue the story…Be prepared for discussion questions!

5. Work with your buddy next to you in order to answer the following guiding questions in your notebooks. Write the question and answer in both notebooks (pages 66-67) 1. In what ways are Rainsford and Zaroff alike? *hint look at their conversation*Refer to the text and be specific! 2. Why would the author, Connoll, decide to make these two characters have so much in common?

6. Possible Responses:  1. 1.In what ways are Rainsford and Zaroff alike? Both men are sophisticated: both lead privileged lives in which they are able to assess the quality of upscale things like silver and champagne.  2. Why would the author, Connell, decide to make these two characters have so much in common? The author, Connell, is matching them for the contest or game that lies ahead; he is making a statement about hunters or about privileged people who can afford to play games’ the fact that they are alike makes the contest more excited.

7. Guiding questions on your own…  Read lines 244-251 p 67 and write the question and answer in your notebook:  3.Describe what you know about General Zaroff’s big game. What kind of game or Quarry do you think Zarroff hunts?

8. Possible Responses  3.Describe what you know about General Zaroff’s big game. What kind of game or Quarry do you think Zarroff hunts?  The author tells us that General Zaroff likes to hunt an animal that is very dangerous and not native to the island. General Zaroff has become bored with hunting, as he always gets with his quarry or prey. He may be hunting humans as they are dangerous, not native to the island, and can make his hunt different and exciting.

9. Recap of events so far in “The Most Dangerous Game”  Turn to page 70 in your Literature book.  Follow along as we read, paying attention to detail as we will have to answer guiding questions.

10. Work with your buddy next to you to answer the following guiding questions in a short response in your notebooks. Refer to the text and be specific! Write the question and answer in both notebooks  P. 71 (Line 377)Why does Rainsford’s comment anger Zaroff?  P. 71 (381-383) What comments does Zaroff make to prove that Rainsford is wrong?

11. Work on your on your own to answer the following guiding questions in a short response in your notebooks. Write the question and answer for each one.  Predict:  P. 72 Re-read lines 419-420, what kind of heads do you think the general is referring to?  What new quarry has the general been hunting?

12. Exit Ticket: Fill-in-the-blank Exit Ticket: Fill-in-the-blank Fill in the blanks for the following three statements. You may use your notes!!! 1._________ essential information from others’ input (see where you ______ and disagree) 2.Ask _______, _______ questions 3.Understand the _______ of working as a ______