1. 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 9 Writing utensil Open your notes and label the top: Short Story Unit Below, label DSW, read the directions below and begin working

3. Short Story Unit “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell “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 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?

4. “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. 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 We will be returning to this list later on

5. Elements of Fiction Characterization Characterization Characters Characters Suspense Suspense Life-or-Death Conflict Life-or-Death Conflict Irony Irony

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

7. Double Entry Journal As we read the short story aloud, create a double entry journal in your notes 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 Be sure to label this section clearly: Double Entry Journal Column 1 (pg. #)Column 2: Column 1 (pg. #)Column 2: Quotes from the StoryQuestions? An element of fiction or literary Elaborate or express your opinion Device working in the storyConnection to the Text Vocabulary Word Define

8. Example “The Most Dangerous Game” pg. 13 “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?