1. Peyton Hillis is quickly becoming my favorite Brown.
TODAY’S AGENDA
Collect P&P and Check Clusters
Punctuating Dialogue
Create a Timeline
Adding Sensory Details
Adding Dialogue
Notes on MLA Format
“The Most Dangerous Game” Pre-Reading
HOMEWORK:
Supplies by tomorrow (extension).
Vocabulary: Unit One & note cards for roots only due THURS
Peyton Hillis is quickly becoming my favorite Brown.

2. WHAT IS A NARRATIVE? focuses on one experience
expresses the writer's thoughts and feelings throughout
is written in first person "I"
has many relevant sensory details
must have dialogue in order for the reader to feel like they are there
must have why it is important and/or how it affected the writer 

3. DIALOGUE RULES
Separate quotations from dialogue tags with commas. Do not use quotes for indirect quotations.
No need for comma if have “?” or “!” Before dialogue tag.
First word of quotation is capitalized. Period in “ “ when it is the end of a sentence.
First word of second part of split quotation is NOT capitalized.

4. DIALOGUE RULES Quotes within quotes = “ ’ ‘ “
When you write dialogue, begin a new paragraph whenever the speaker changes.
a.) Periods and commas ALWAYS go inside quotation marks.
b.) Colons and semicolons ALWAYS go outside quotation marks.
c.) Question marks and exclamation marks go EITHER inside or outside the quotation mark depending on the situation.

5. DIALOGUE RULES Practice
PUNCTUATE THE SENTENCES BELOW:
Now you know why I couldn't wait to get here said Reggie.
I'd love to stay said Jenny but I forgot my cell phone and I need to call my ride.
Maybe you forgot to bring your phone said Chad. I never go anywhere without mine.
Hooray cheered Jenny. Does that mean I can use it?
Of course, said Chad. If you leave, I have to go, too.

6. CREATE A TIMELINE
List the sequence of events as they occurred and then pick out the ones that seem significant enough to include:
Went to football meeting because everyone else did.
Summer flew by and tryouts started.
Made the team.
Poured first day of hitting and I got lit up.
I hated football.
Finally, I learned to hit.
Started last game in 7th grade.
Two way starter as an 8th grader.

7. ADDING SENSORY DETAILS: Sensory Chart

8. ADDING SENSORY DETAILS: Example Sensory Chart

9. ADD SOME DIALOGUE
Pick at least two events from your timeline that you would like to add some dialogue to.
Write some properly formatted/punctuated dialogue .
…and I said, “Why not?”
Then my coach yelled, “Now that’s how you tackle!”
“Hey, mom!” I yelled as I came through the door. “Guess what?”
“What honey?” my mom replied.
“I’m going to start tomorrow!”

10. FORMAT LAST NAME AND PAGE # FIRST AND LAST NAME
12 pt., TIMES NEW ROMAN
DOUBLE-SPACED

11. THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

12. Goals and Objectives for this Story
While we read this story we will…
make predictions.
analyze the effect of foreshadowing.
recognize the elements that create mystery and adventure in literature.
recognize how authors use setting to create atmosphere and mood.

13. Foreshadowing
The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.
Example:
“As the dark clouds rolled in, a brisk wind raised bumps all over my skin.”
What do you think will happen later in this story?

14. Conflict
The plot of a story always involves some sort of conflict, or struggle, between opposing forces.
If it doesn’t, why read the story?
Did you see any movies this summer? What were the conflicts the characters faced in these stories?

15. Suspense
Suspense is the excitement or tension that readers feel as they become involved in a story and are eager to know the outcome of the plot.

16. “The Most Dangerous Game” Anticipation Activity
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Hunting animals is murder.
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 correct.