TODAY’S AGENDA Collect P&P and Check Clusters Punctuating Dialogue Create a Timeline Adding Sensory Details Adding Dialogue Notes on MLA Format “The Most Dangerous Game” Pre-Reading

HOMEWORK: Supplies by tomorrow (extension) Vocabulary: Unit One & note cards for roots

only due THURS

Peyton Hillis is quickly becoming my favorite Brown.

WHAT IS A NARRATIVE?

focuses on one experience expresses the writer's thoughts and feelings

throughout is written in first person "I" has many relevant sensory details must have dialogue in order for the reader to feel

like they are there must have why it is important and/or how it

affected the writer

DIALOGUE RULES1. Separate quotations from dialogue tags with

commas. Do not use quotes for indirect quotations.

2. No need for comma if have “?” or “!” Before dialogue tag.

3. First word of quotation is capitalized. Period in “ “ when it is the end of a sentence.

4. First word of second part of split quotation is NOT capitalized.

DIALOGUE RULES5. Quotes within quotes = “ ’ ‘ “6. When you write dialogue, begin a new

paragraph whenever the speaker changes. 7. a.) Periods and commas ALWAYS go inside quotation

marks. b.) Colons and semicolons ALWAYS go outside

quotation marks. c.) Question marks and exclamation marks go EITHER

inside or outside the quotation mark depending on the situation.

DIALOGUE RULESPractice

PUNCTUATE THE SENTENCES BELOW:1. Now you know why I couldn't wait to get here

said Reggie. 2. I'd love to stay said Jenny but I forgot my cell

phone and I need to call my ride. 3. Maybe you forgot to bring your phone said Chad

but I never go anywhere without mine. 4. Hooray cheered Jenny. Does that mean I can use

it? 5. Of course, said Chad. If you leave, I have to go,

too.

CREATE A TIMELINE List the sequence of events as they occurred and

then pick out the ones that seem significant enough to include: Went to football meeting because everyone else did. Summer flew by and tryouts started. Made the team. Poured first day of hitting and I got lit up. I hated football. Finally, I learned to hit. Started last game in 7th grade. Two way starter as an 8th grader.

ADDING SENSORY DETAILS:Sensory Chart

ADDING SENSORY DETAILS:Example Sensory Chart

ADD SOME DIALOGUE Pick at least two events from your timeline that

you would like to add some dialogue to. Write some properly formatted/punctuated

dialogue . …and I said, “Why not?” Then my coach yelled, “Now that’s how you tackle!” “Hey, mom!” I yelled as I came through the door.

“Guess what?” “What honey?” my mom replied. “I’m going to start tomorrow!”

FORMAT

FIRST AND LAST NAME

LAST NAME AND PAGE #

DOUBLE-SPACED

12 pt., TIMES NEW ROMAN

THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Goals and Objectives for this Story

While we read this story we will…

make predictions. analyze the effect of foreshadowing. recognize the elements that create

mystery and adventure in literature. recognize how authors use setting to

create atmosphere and mood.

Foreshadowing

Example: “As the dark clouds rolled

in, a brisk wind raised bumps all over my skin.”

What do you think will happen later in this story?

The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.

Conflict

If it doesn’t, why read the story?

Did you see any movies this summer? What were the conflicts the characters faced in these stories?

The plot of a story always involves some sort of conflict, or struggle, between opposing forces.

Suspense

Suspense is the excitement or tension that readers feel as they become involved in a story and are eager to know the outcome of the plot.

“The Most Dangerous Game”Anticipation Activity

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Hunting animals is murder. Those who perform well under

pressure tend to succeed. A person’s character is revealed

during intense competition. The first impression you have of

someone is correct.