Vocabulary/Blog Writing/The Most Dangerous Game

Learning Goal: Cite textual evidence to support analysis

Today we will discuss your vocabulary.  Everyday you will put two words on the board and write sentences with them.

After vocabulary, we will work - in groups - on filling out the short story outlines for "The Most Dangerous Game".

For homework:



JOURNAL ENTRY #1

Imagine that you are Sanger Rainsford and have escaped from Ship-Trap Island. You have been accused of murder—the murder of General Zaroff and his servant, Ivan. Using facts (evidence) from the text (this means you should summarize and quote from the text) you must write a defense speech that will prove your innocence. The speech must be at least ten sentences long. Remember, you are trying to prove your innocence so be as detailed as possible and use evidence (actual facts and occurrences from the story, the text) to clear your name. You may even call forth eyewitnesses if you so choose.

Remember to reference the text and to be creative - think of strange twists that you can add.  Example: think about Whitney or the sailors in the basement (or - what other areas of Zaroff's life could be revealed or investigated?)