"The Most Dangerous Game" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Richard Connell's suspenseful short story "The Most Dangerous Game." A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, craft analysis activity, vocabulary application handout, crossword puzzle, word search game, literary device exercise, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these activities, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare two characters with similar backgrounds and life philosophies
Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, dramatic irony, situational irony, verbal irony, and more
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fictional texts with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
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