Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret short fiction, identify character traits, practice essay writing and new vocabulary.
DO NOW
Use definitions on page 4 of Holt text to answer the first 10 questions on the handout provided.
Direct Instruction
Review action to date by reviewing plot structure for The Most Dangerous Game.
Contniue reading pages 8-12. Make predictions.
Guided Practice
List character traits for Rainsford and Zaroff.
Independent
Complete Venn Diagram for Rainsford an Zaroff.
Then, using this information, Write 4 short paragraphs - 3-4 sentences each paragraph comparing Zaroff and Rainsford thus far.
Example: Opening paragraph should introduce the characters. Your thesis statement can be:
In "The Most Dangerous Game," the two main characters, Rainsford and Zaroff have many similarities and differences. .....
In this opening paragraph continue with perhaps how they met but no details about similarities or differences.
Next paragraph - tell me how they are similar
3rd Paragraph - tell me how they are different
Conclusion - make predictions of what may happen between them based on the information oyu have so far.
Exit Pass
What does Zaroff hunt on the island?
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