Monday

Agenda and Homework  On pgs write the date, copy the agenda, homework, and warm-up  Agenda: Warm-up Collect essays on “Hip Hop Planet” Vocabulary (pg. 59 Literature) on pg. 42 of INB Surveying the text – Class Discussion  Homework:  Find a synonym and write a complete sentence for each vocabulary word (pg. 42 INB)

Warm-up  Brainstorm 5-6 traits that will enable a person to succeed in a test of survival.

Vocabulary  Make a 4-column vocabulary chart on page 42 of your INB.  Label the columns: Vocabulary Word, Definition, Synonym, Sentence  Copy the 12 vocabulary words and their definitions  Complete the synonym and sentence for homework

Vocabulary Words and Definitions  1. Tangible – adj. capable of being touched or felt; having actual form and substance  2. Quarry – noun, the object of a hunt, prey  3. Disarming – adj., removing or overcoming suspicion; inspiring confidence  4. Cultivated – adj., refined or cultured in manner  5. Amenity – noun, something that adds to one’s comfort or convenience

Vocabulary Con’t  6. Condone – verb, to forgive or overlook  7. Droll – adj., amusingly off or comical  8. Scruples – noun, a feeling of uneasiness that keeps a person from doing something  9. Solicitously – adv., in a manner expressing care or concern  10. Imperative – adj., absolutely necessary  11. Zealous – adj., intensely enthusiastic  12. Uncanny – adj., so remarkable as to seem supernatural

Tuesday

Agenda Homework and Warmups  On pgs write the date, copy the agenda, homework, and warm-up  Agenda: Warm-up INB Checklist Handout Cornell Notes - Literary Terms Surveying the text (page Literature)  Homework: Vocabulary homework due Wednesday, 9/17 Find a synonym and write a complete sentence for each vocabulary word (pg. 42 INB) Vocabulary Quiz on Friday 9/19 INB Check Friday 9/19

Warm-up  Use quarry in a sentence.  Use zealous in a sentence.

Cornell Notes – Literary Terms  Take Cornell Notes on the following literary terms.  This will be page 43 in your INB  Essential Question: What literary terms do I need to know to understand “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Cornell Notes - Literary Terms Types of Conflict  What are the types of conflict in stories?  Man vs. Nature  Man vs. Society

Cornell Notes – Literary Terms Types of Conflict  Man vs. Man  Man vs. Himself

Literary Terms Con’t  What are the terms for the characters?  Protagonist is the hero (the good guy)  Antagonist is the opponent (the bad guy)

Literary Terms Con’t  What are the different Points of View?  First Person POV – a character in the story is narrating. The narrator never discloses anything the other characters think or feel. The story is limited to only what this character sees and thinks. This character may be reliable or unreliable!  Clues: Uses words like I, you, me, my, we, us

Literary Terms Con’t  Third Person Limited POV – someone outside of the story is narrating the story. The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of a single character.  Third Person Omniscient POV – someone outside of the story is narrating the story. The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story.  Clues: Uses words like he or she

Literary Terms Con’t  What figures of speech do I need to know?  Simile – a comparison using “like” or “as”  My love is like a red, red rose.  Comparison between love and rose  Metaphor – a direct comparison  The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.  Comparison between moon and ghostly galleon (ship)

Literary Terms Con’t  Theme – the central topic. The theme is not intended to teach or preach. You determine theme by looking at repeated patterns, symbols, ideas and images within the story – the characters, the action, the setting  Examples of theme – Coming of Age, Overcoming Adversity, the Noble Sacrifice for Family or Friendship, Fall from Grace, Love Conquers All

Surveying the Text  Read “Meet the Author” and “Background to the Story” on pg.59 Literature.  When you hear the phrase “big game hunting,” what do you think of?  Read the title on page 60 Literature. What do you predict the story is about?

Wednesday 9/17

Agenda, Homework, Warm-ups  Agenda: page  Warmup  Study Guide on ”The Most Dangerous Game” (pg. 45 INB)  Read “The Most Dangerous Game” (pgs Literature)  Homework:  Work on Study Guide as we read story in class. Have completed by Tuesday 9/23  Vocabulary Quiz 9/19  Interactive Notebook Check 9/19

Warm-up  Is it right to hunt just for sport? Why or why not?

Read “The Most Dangerous Game”  Follow along with the recording.  As you come across vocabulary words, write the sentence and page number down on the vocabulary section of your study guide.  Write down any words you do not know and the page number where they can be found below the vocabulary section of your study guide.

Thursday 9/18

Agenda, Homework, Warm-ups  Agenda: On page  Warm-up  Table of Contents (pg. 2 INB)  Discuss Quiz 9/19  Write Summary for Cornell Notes (pg. 39 and 43 INB)  Read “The Most Dangerous Game” (pg Literature)  Complete Study Guide “The Most Dangerous Game”

Homework:  Complete Summaries (5+ Sentences) for Cornell Notes  Page 39 INB “Short Story Notes” Due Tomorrow with INB  Page 43 INB “Literary Terms” Due Tuesday 9/23  INB Check #2 Friday 9/19 – Make sure you have your INB Checklist  Vocabulary Quiz Friday 9/19

Warm-up  What was the name of the island where the story takes place?  How did Rainsford end up on the island?  Describe one detail about General Zaroff’s house.

Table of Contents pg 2 INB DatePage TitlePage Number 8/25“Hip Hop Planet” (Margin Notes)25 8/25-8/29Agenda Homework, Warm-up /28SOAPSTone*28 8/27-8/29Cornell Notes – SOAPSTone*29 9/2-9/5Agenda, Homework, Warm-ups /4Guided Chunking/Analyz. Stylistic Choices32 9/4“Hip Hop Planet” Writing Assignment33 9/4-9/10Rough Draft, Peer Edit, Personal Response34 9/9Direct Quotations and Paraphrase35 9/8-9/12Agenda, Homework, Warm-ups /12Plot Diagram*38 9/11-9/12Cornell Notes – Short Story*39

Table of Contents DatePage TitlePage Number 9/15-9/19Agenda, Homewok, Warm-ups /15Vocabulary “Most Dangerous Game”42 9/16Cornell Notes: Literary Terms43 9/22Plot Diagram “Most Dangerous Game”44 9/17Study Guide “Most Dangerous Game”45

Quiz 9/19  It will cover Cornell Notes “Short Story” and Cornell Notes “Literary Terms”  It will be matching.  It will be 10 pts.  It will cover exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, setting, mood, tone, point of view (first person, third person limited and third person omniscient), flashback, foreshadowing

Reading “The Most Dangerous Game”  Turn to page 67  Pull out your study guide  Prepare to listen and follow along

Friday, 9/19  Agenda:  Read “The Most Dangerous Game” at bottom of page 72 Literature textbooks  Have your Study Guides out to answer questions as you listen to the story (pg. 45 INB)  Vocabulary Quiz – up to substitute if you can use your INB  Turn in Interactive Notebooks – I need one from everyone  Homework: No homework. Enjoy your weekend

FRIDAY

Agenda, Homework, Homework  Agenda: Copy onto pg INB  No Warm-up  Vocabulary Quiz – You may use your INB  Collect INB – Due today  Read “The Most Dangerous Game”