1. The Lady and the Tiger BY: FRANK R. STOCKTON

2. Quick Summary  “The Lady, or the Tiger?” by Frank R. Stockton is about a fairy tale king who edifies his subjects through public trials with verdicts that are determined by chance. The accused subject must choose to open one of two identical doors. Behind one door is the reward—a beautiful maiden to marry. Behind the other door lies the punishment—a ferocious tiger. When the princess’s lover is discovered and jailed, the trial takes on personal significance for the king and the princess. The young man’s hopes for survival rest with the princess. The author adds a layer of uncertainty to her action by revealing that the maiden behind the “door of innocence” is the princess’s rival.

3. Pre-Reading Vocabulary (part 1)  1. Exuberant – high spirited, excited  2. Genial – friendly, cheerful  3. Impartial – treating all rivals equally  4. Allegiance – loyalty to a specific group or person  5. Ampitheater- round, unroofed building used for sporting events

4. Pre-Reading Vocabulary (part 2)  6. Dire – serious or urgent  7. Retribution – punishment that is considered to be deserved  8. Barbaric – savagely cruel, brutal  9. Aspiring – direction someone’s hopes and dreams to becoming a type of person  10. Deliberation - careful consideration

5. Click the link below and watch the YouTube video in LEGO form!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ndJm4cXhHM&list=PLOY0iiNXf aC3GocNJIlgWoeyIISFJySSk

6. Complete the Handout and put it in the tray.