On a sheet of paper, recreate the chart below. Using the book, fill in the chart IN THE

    ORDER IN WHICH THINGS HAPPENED.

    The Plot — Basic Situation

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    3. The sea is the Caribbean Sea.

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    Complications

    1. Rainsford loses his balance and falls into the sea.

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    8. Rainsford builds a Malay man-catcher.

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    Climax

    1. Rainsford confronts Zaroff in his bedroom. Resolution

    1. Rainsford has never slept in a more comfortable bed.

Students will articulate and evaluate ideas in class discussion. Additional Learning

    Students will work cooperatively in groups to plan a presentation. Objective(s):

    61 to 90 Minutes Approximate Duration of

    the Lesson:

    The book, The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, Materials and Equipment:

    courtroom role-playing materials: judge's gavel and robe, other courtroom materials as needed (e.g. "legal documents" and "evidence")

    camcorder to record the trial for critique, TV and VCR for Technology Resources

    playback (optional) Needed:

    Students must have read The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Background/Preparation:

    Connell, and participated in a class discussion of the literary elements of the story, such as plot, tone, mood, character, setting, and theme.

    1.)Students will form groups based on their choice of the roles Procedures/Activities:

    they will research/portray (i.e. Prosecution, Defense, Jury (along with one person who will serve as Judge), Bailiff, Court Reporter, etc.)

2.)Prosecutors -- These students will write an opening statement,

    questions for the witnesses, and a closing statement. They will also determine who three of the witnesses will be.

    Defense -- same as prosecutors

    Jury -- These students, along with the Judge will develop a chart which will include various "proofs" of guilt and innocence. They will listen throughout the trial to determine whether the defendant (Mr. Sangor Rainsford) is guilty or innocent.

    Witnesses -- These students must have knowledge about the story and be able to make inferences.

    Court Reporters -- These students must have good penmanship

    and listening skills. They will take turns being responsible for writing what is happening in the court room.

    Bailiffs - These students will be responsible for organizing the courtroom. They will "swear" in the witnesses.

3.)Show Time! (Your School) vs. Sanger Rainsford

    Students will carry out the court case and a verdict will be determined at the end.

    4.)As a follow-up activity, have students critique the other groups in a written analysis paper or in class discussion. If a camcorder

    is available, it is helpful to have taped the trial so that it can be shown on the VCR.