Secondary Language Arts Model
Communication and Writing
Based
on the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Edward Connell
Model
written by Ned Poche
What is the student begin asked to do?
Task description |
| After reading "The Most Dangerous Games," write a five paragraph essay on characterization. Include a reference to the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization. Present your essay to the class using formal oral presentation skills. Then, interview at least two members of the audience about your presentation style and how it might be improved. Write a reflective paragraph identifying at least two ways your presentation style might improve. |
What is the sequence of the activities? What materials will be needed to complete the task successfully?
Step-by-step Instructions: |
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1. Read "The Most Dangerous Game" for comprehension of characterization in a story. 2. Write a five paragraph essay focusing on characterization in "The Most Dangerous Game." 3. Deliver a 2 - 4 minute speech using the essay as the body of the speech. 4. Interview at least two students about your presentation style. 5. Write a reflective paragraph on two ways to improve your oral presentation skills. |
What materials will be needed to complete the task successfully?
Materials needed to complete the task: |
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| Copies of "The Most Dangerous Game" | Narrowing diagrams |
| Notes on direct vs. Indirect characterization | Idea diagrams |
| Rough draft paper | Pencils/ Pens |
| Final draft paper | Scoring guides (essay, oral presentation) |
| Interview questions | Thesaurus |
| Dictionary | Note cards |
| Oral Presentation Outline | |
What skills do I already have and which skills do I need to do the task successfully?
| What I need to know to do the task: (Check off those things you can do). |
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__________ 1. Ability to read within two years of grade level. |
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__________ 2. Ability to write a five paragraph essay (expository). |
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__________ 3. Ability to generate specific questions about the oral presentation. |
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__________ 4. Ability to accept positive and negative feedback. |
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__________ 5. Ability to write a reflective paragraph (narrative). |
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__________ 6. Ability to identify direct and indirect characterization. |
What standards will I be addressing and what assessment tool will be used to measure how well I can perform the task?
| State Standard / FWSD Standard |
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Assessment Tool |
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Goal #1
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Goal #1
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