1. “The Most Dangerous Game”
Background Information

2. Are human beings really civilized?
Essential Question
Are human beings really civilized?

3. Agree or Disagree For each statement, write “Agree” or “Disagree”
Those who perform well under pressure tend to succeed.
A person’s character is revealed during intense competition.
The first impression you have of someone is always correct.

4. Is it more exciting to chase or to be chased?
“The chase”—one person pursing another—is the basis for many active games, from tag to hide-and-seek to paintball.
Discuss your answer to the question. Then write it down in your notes.

5. Literary Terms: Review
Place the following terms in the plot chart: -Climax -Exposition -Falling Action -Resolution -Rising Action

6. Conflict Review Man vs. __________ The seagulls poo on the students.
John plays one-on-one basketball with Cameron.
Gloria takes the SAT to get into college.
Ms. DeGuzman is afraid of public speaking.

7. How are characters described?
Main Character – the most important characters in a story 
Minor Character – other characters in the story who interact with the main characters and help move the story along. 
Dynamic Character – characters that undergo changes as the plot unfolds.
Static Character – characters who remain the same emotionally, mentally, or spiritually
Round Character – characters that have many “sides” or traits; have a full range of emotions; complex characters who have many personality traits revealed
Flat Character – characters that have only one or two “sides” representing one or two traits; characters that are described simply or stereotypically

8. What is theme?
Theme – the main idea in a work of literature. The theme is a message or perception about life or human nature that the writer communicates to the reader.

9. Exit Ticket Answer in at least 5 complete sentences:
Are humans really civilized? Provide evidence to prove your opinion.

10. Exposition of “The Most Dangerous Game”
Characters:
Rainsford: expert hunter who falls overboard and lands on the island
Whitney: Rainsford’s friend and traveling companion ; he suggests that animals feel fear when being hunted
Setting:
Ship-Trap Island in the Caribbean Sea: gun-shots are heard from the island and the sea crew are superstitious about it