DAY 45 FOUNDATIONS – ADJECTIVES/ADVERBS AND THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

OBJECTIVES 1.IDENTIFY AND UNDERSTAND HOW ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ENHANCE A SENTENCE IDENTIFY THEME AND ANALYZE THE EFFECTS OF NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES, INCLUDING FORESHADOWING, IRONY, AND SUSPENSE. HOMEWORK: STUDY LITERARY TERMS- THEY WILL APPEAR ON YOUR VOCABULARY TESTS VOCABULARY SYNONYMS/ANTONYMS

WARM UP- COMPUTER SURVEY TAKE A LAPTOP AND FOLLOW THE LINK. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS QUIETLY. WHEN YOU FINISH, TAKE OUT R&J.

ADJECTIVES ACTIVITY TAKE OUT A PIECE OF PAPER AND REMOVE EVERYTHING ELSE FROM YOUR DESK. YOU WILL HAVE 30 SECONDS TO WRITE DOWN AS MANY ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THE PICTURE ON THE FOLLOWING SLIDE. YOU MAY NOT WRITE DOWN COLORS AND THE WORDS MUST BE ABOUT THE PICTURE. WHEN I SAY STOP PUT DOWN YOUR PEN/PENCIL. NO WORDS WILL BE COUNTED AFTER THE 30 SECONDS HAVE PAST. WHEN YOU ARE READY, PUT YOUR HEAD DOWN ON THE DESK. I WILL TELL YOU TO LOOK AT THE SCREEN.

Vocabulary: I 3A Foundations Take out your vocabulary book. We will continue lesson 3A. You have 8 minutes to work on the Words using your vocabulary flashcards.

The Most Dangerous Game By Richard Connell

Fill in the worksheets as we read.

What do you think? What is the big idea of the story? What does it take to be a survivor? What do you think of when you hear the word “Survivor”?

Worksheets You may turn in your worksheets tomorrow. You might need them for the following group activity

Constructed Response Write one paragraph answering the question posed on the following slides. Use textual evidence. Follow the guide for constructed responses: 1. Thesis: Introductory Statement identifying the main point 2. Reference Detail I 3. Elaboration, Signification, Explanation 4. Reference Detail II 5. Elaboration,Significance, Explanation 6. Synthesis: Conclude by connecting all ideas.

Group 1 How does Richard Connell use irony to develop the character of Rainsford? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Group 2 Explain whether or not General Zaroff is justified in his actions. Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Group 3 In “The Most Dangerous Game,” what is one significant internal change that Rainsford experiences due to his stay on Ship Trap Island? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Group 4 What message do you think the author is trying to convey? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Closure What hints does the title give you about the author’s possible message? What does the story tell you about people, values, or society? What is the main message, or theme, in this story?