“The Most Dangerous Game” Tech Focus Assignment

1. “The Most Dangerous Game” Tech Focus Assignment Follow all directions and be sure to stay on the approved sites for the photographs and images.

2. How important are the settings in a story? What important events occur at the different settings? What do these events reveal about the characters and their traits?

3. Identify the five most important settings from “The Most Dangerous Game”. Tell what occurred at each of the settings and which characters were involved. EXPLAIN what you learned about the characters based on their actions and words in each of the events.

4. Part 1 – Locate a section of text that describes an important setting from the story. Part 2 – Use taggalaxy.de to locate an image that closely matches the description of the setting. Part 3 - Explain what happens in that setting and what the action reveals about the characters involved.

5. “The Sniper” by Liam O’ Flaherty Technology Activity Prepared by Mr. Abbott

6. “The long June twilight faded into night. Dublin lay enveloped in darkness but for the dim light of the moon that shone through fleecy clouds, casting a pale light as of approaching dawn over the streets and the dark waters of the Liffey.” (page 10) Liam O’ Flaherty creates the mood of story through the use descriptive words and vivid language. The setting is established as a dangerous and challenging place to survive.

7. “Almost immediately, a bullet flattened itself against the parapet of the roof. The sniper took another whiff and put out the cigarette. Then he swore softly and crawled away to the left.” (page 10) The sniper reveals an important character trait by knowingly lighting a cigarette even after thinking about the dangers and possible consequences of his actions. His reckless behavior demonstrates the sniper’s willingness to put his life at risk.

8. “The rifle fell from his grasp, hit the parapet, fell over, bounded off the pole of a barber’s shop beneath, and then clattered on the pavement.” (page 13) The protagonist managed to trick the enemy sniper into thinking he had been shot and killed. The protagonist then uses a revolver to shoot and kill his enemy opening up a fairly safe escape route from the rooftop. This shows the protagonist is calm and cool-headed when faced with difficult challenges.

9. You presentation must include the follow pieces/information: • A cover slide with the story title, author’s name, your name, class period, and date • Five (5) completed setting slides • Each slide requires: • A direct quote from the text with the correct page number • An appropriate and fitting image taken ONLY from taggalaxy.de • An explanation (NOT A SUMMARY) of the importance the setting and what is revealed about the character(s). Remember to check the RUBRIC for all the details!