Lesson Plan

The Most Dangerous Game

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Readers of "The Most Dangerous Game" must argue which of Richard Connell's characters is the protagonist or antagonist. The lesson begins with scholars reading selected passages from the story and making predictions about who they believe will be the protagonist or antagonist. They then read the story, decide if their prediction was correct, and find evidence from the tale to support their assertion.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Enlarge, color print, and laminate the labels for the Four Corners activity
  • Color print and laminate the Tea Party Statement strips as well
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires projection equipment with audio for the slide show and the reading of the short story
  • Preparation includes making copies of the story and the Venn diagram graphic organizer
Pros
  • Provides an audio version of the story, a rubric for the speeches, and teacher notes for instructors
Cons
  • None