1. YOU NEED YOUR BOOKS TODAY. PLEASE PLACE YOUR HOMEWORK IN THE APPROPRIATE BIN BEHIND MY DESK

2. GUESS THE SETTING: Where are we? When is it? The assignment was: 1.Using complete sentences, describe any classroom in the school. This may include the layout, the lighting, the decorations, the floor, who is in the room, the mood of the room, or anything else that you feel is important. DO NOT SAY WHO THE TEACHER IS.

3. GUESS THE SETTING: Where are we? When is it? As I read the descriptions, can you guess which classroom it is? What details jump out at you and identify the various rooms?

4. THEME Theme: the big idea or message in a story.  Not all stories have big, important themes.  Theme exists only when the author has seriously attempted to reveal some truth about human nature or about life.  THEME IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF A STORY. The SUBJECT is what the story is generally about. It can usually be expressed with one word (love, childhood, crime, etc.)  THEME is an IDEA the author wants to get across to the reader – it can not be summed up in one word.

5. THEME, CONTINUED… Theme is:  Not too specific.  A universal idea ( and not too preachy.)  Usually has to be inferred.  Central to a story, but it is not the whole purpose.

6. HOW DO I FIND THE THEME?  Consider why the author chose the title of the book or story.  Think about what the main character learned.  Look for statements about life.  Consider why the conflict is so troubling.  TEST the theme – does it apply to the whole book/story, or just a small part?

7. THEME: CAN YOU GUESS? 1.Examine your novel, BUT DO NOT OPEN IT!! 2.Read the back, read the front, look at the pictures, consider the background color and font. 3.Can your group decipher the theme of the novel?

8. LITERARY DEVICES  What do you think that might mean?  What would you guess will be included?

9. LITERARY DEVICES List these on the pages of your Literary Devices booklet:SUSPENSEFORESHADOWINGMETAPHORSIMILIESYMBOLISM

10. READING “The Most Dangerous Game”

11. JOURNAL "Sometimes I think sailors have and extra sense that tells them when they are in danger. Sometimes I think evil is a tangible thing - with wavelengths, just as sound and light have. An evil place can, so to speak, broadcast vibrations of evil."

12. Journal – answer as a short essay:  Do you agree with Whitney? Can a place be evil?  Can people sense evil?  Does evil even exist?  If so, what is it?  What is a place that ‘feels’ evil to you?  Is Zaroff evil?

13. JOURNAL "Sometimes I think sailors have and extra sense that tells them when they are in danger. Sometimes I think evil is a tangible thing - with wavelengths, just as sound and light have. An evil place can, so to speak, broadcast vibrations of evil."

14. WARM-UP  Please have your essay and your answers on “The Most Dangerous Game” out on your desk.  Label the following phrases with the appropriate literary device.  Steve is a rock.  Steve is solid as a rock.  Calling Steve “a rock” means that he is dependable.

15. WHY ARE WE LEARNING THIS?  Authors convey meaning through literary devices and word choice.  Understanding literary devices will help you think about the choices authors make when writing.

16. SHARE WHAT YOU’VE WRITTEN  Count off in 4’s.  You and your partner(s) will be responsible for being the experts on the prompt that correlates with your group number.  Take Five Minutes to discuss your answers and prepare a statement to share with the class. If you disagree on your answers, come to a consensus before you share.

17. TIME TO SHARE YOUR ESSAYS  Take three minutes to review your essay and develop a statement that summarizes your response to the essay prompt.  You will be responsible for sharing your ideas with the class.  After you have shared your thoughts, we will open up the floor for discussion: meaning we will ask you questions about your answers. Constructive comments only!

18. PANEL DISCUSSION  A panel discussion explores a topic and offers opportunities for debate and reflection on a topic.  Today, you will participate in a panel discussion on the following question:  What does it mean to be civilized?

19. PREPARE FOR THE PANEL  On several occasions, Zaroff comments that he tries to be civilized on the island. With a partner, skim the story looking for references to being civilized.  As you find them, think of questions to ask the characters in the story on the topic of what it means to be civilized.  The panel will ask the characters questions to clarify or elaborate and take notes to summarize the speaker’s responses.

20. PANEL SELECTION  General Zaroff  Rainsford

21. HOMEWORK  Create an account on Turnitin.com  After you create the account, log off and then log in.  Click on discussion, click on the topic and respond with at least three complete paragraphs.  Due by Wednesday.

22. TICKET OUT THE DOOR  On the same sheet that you recorded the notes of the panel discussion, respond thoughtfully to the following:  Which approach to civilization do you agree with: Zaroff’s or Rainsford’s? Give three reasons to support your opinion.