Post on 10-Nov-2014
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The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell pg. 17
GLEs
1 - Extend basic and technical vocabulary using a variety of strategies (ELA-1-Hl);
2 - Identify and explain story elements (ELA-1-H2);
3 - Identify and explain the significance of literary devices (ELA-1-H2);
21 - Write for various purposes (ELA-2-H6).
Skills Focus of Activity
Literary Skills: Analyze plot structure and foreshadowing.
Reading Skills: Make predictions.
Writing Skills: Write a story sequel.
Lesson pace: 2 - 90 minute classes
Day 1
Initiating Activity (10 mins)
Preview Vocabulary, p. 17
1st Activity (25 mins)
Quickwrite: Write a few sentences describing a villain from a novel, story, or movie. Why does the
character fascinate you?
Picture Discussion: Who will win?
2nd
Activity (10 mins)
PowerPoint presentation discussing vocabulary, literary elements and story theme
3rd
Activity (20 mins)
Oral reading of story
4th
Activity (15-25 mins)
After You Read response and analysis, p. 36
Closing Activity (5 mins)
Story recap (even though I have read the story AND discussed the questions, many of the students are
on autopilot and miss the unspoken ending of the story, Doing this story recap helps them to see events
that they might have missed.)
Homework: Write a sequel to the story
Day two
Initiating Activity (10 mins)
Daily Edit
1st Activity (20 mins)
Presenting Homework Sequels: What do you think happens next?
2nd
Activity (15 mins)
Seminar response: Is Zaroff an insane villain or a bored millionaire?
3rd
Activity (25 mins)
Complete plot diagram
4th
Activity (15 mins)
Popup Quizzz – mini comprehension check
Closing Activity (5 mins)
Discuss quiz results
Accommodations and Modifications
Hands-on-projects
Increase the amount of item allowed to complete assignments and tests
Prior notice of tests
Shorten assignments
Differentiation of Instruction
PowerPoint presentation supports visual learners
Oral presentation/responses support auditory learners
Alternative assessments
Goal setting with students
Work alone / together