OBJECTIVE/ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
Define and identify types of conflict in short stories.Analyze the character development, interaction, and influence of each on the plot and seeting
Bell Ringer:
Monday: How did Rainsford change throughout the story?
Questions for discussion:
1. What do you like/ dislike about Rainsford? Explain
2. According to Zaroff, what is the most Dangerous game? Based on this attitude, would you call Zaroff civilized? Why/ Why not?
3.A. Early in the story, what fears does Whitney believe jaguars feel?
(b) How does Rainsford’s attitude toward these animals differ from Whitney’s?
4. (A) Near the end, with what words does Zaroff congratulate Rainsford?
5.How might Rainsford’s experience on the island change him? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
6. (a) What is the main conflict in this story? Explain.
7. Use the below chart to provide specific details that reveal conflicts other than the main conflict.
Rainsford vs Nature
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Rainsford vs Himself
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9. (a) Identify three inferences you made while reading this story and the details you used to make them.
(b) Did making inferences improve your understanding of the story? Explain.
List 3 examples of external conflict
Key Vocabulary Term(s)
(needed to perform the current lesson)
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- Internal and external conflict, resolution, epiphany
- Palpable, indolently
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MATERIALS NEEDED
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- Notebook
- Pencil/Pen
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- Notebook
- Pencil/Pen
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- Prentice Hall Literature Book
- Notebooks
- Paper
- Pencil/Pen
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Complete the Plot structure chart for Wednesday
After discussion, students will watch the movie The Hunger Games and complete the Comparison/ Contrast packets.
Assessment: Test/ Comparison / Contrast Charts
Standard(s):
1.3.9.C: Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors, includingcharacterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, mood, and style
