“Most Dangerous Game” Outline
Tuesday, November 9th
Today, I will read a given text, identify a theme, and provide support from the text by selecting relevant quotes and explaining how each relates to the theme (6.c).
Why an outline?An outline helps us organize our
thoughts before we we begin writing.
It will guide our writing.
Thesis StatementA thesis statement is what your
are arguing in your paper.Everything you write should
support the claim/argument you make
Idea + Opinion = Thesis Statement
Thesis StatementIn “Most Dangerous Game”
by Richard Connell, the importance of empathy is shown through the changes that occur in Rainsford in the beginning, middle, and end of the story.Write this
under thesis statement
What does this mean?We must find quotes that support the
following ideas:Empathy is importantThe changes in Rainsford
demonstrate empathy
Because our thesis refers to different parts of the story, we need to pick quotes from throughout the story.
Teacher, what is “ICE”?
Solid water? Not in this case…
I - INTRODUCEWhat is happening in the
story before the quote you selected?
Briefly describe all relevant information.
C - CITESelect a quote DIRECTLY
from the textRemember to include
page numbers!
E - EXPLAINConnect the quote
(citation) to the main point.
Explain how it relates to the point.
ICEI- introduce
What is happening in the story before the quote you selected? Briefly describe all relevant information.
C – citeSelect a quote DIRECTLY from the
textRemember to include page
numbers!
E – explainConnect the quote (citation) to the
main point.Explain how it relates to the point.
Body Paragraph: First Main Point
In the beginning of the story, Rainsford is unable to understand another perspective.
Write. This. Down.
I - IntroduceWhile Rainsford is on the yacht
with his friend Whitney, the two men are discussing the idea of being the hunter and being the prey.
Write. This. Down.
C - CITE“’The world is made up of two
classes – the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are the hunters’” (40).
Write. This. Down.
E - EXPLAINRainsford conveys his thoughts on
the difference between being the hunter and being the huntee. Early in the story, he clearly believes that being a hunter is beneficial, and it is not his fault that other creatures are hunted. He does not take the time to think about another perspective.
Write. This. Down.
Let’s make sure we did everything
correctly…
I - INTRODUCEWhat is happening in the
story before the quote you selected?
Briefly describe all relevant information. Yes- my
“Introduce” says what is
happening before the quote.
C - CITESelect a quote DIRECTLY
from the textRemember to include
page numbers!
Yes- my “Cite” is taken directly
from the text and includes a page
number.
E - EXPLAINConnect the quote
(citation) to the main point.
Explain how it relates to the point.
Yes- my “Explain” refers to the quote, and I
explain how it is related to my
thesis.
Your Turn!With your partner, complete the second
section of “ICE” under A (First Main Point).
You must complete the I, C, and E for the quote you select.
The quote must be from the first section of the story.
You have 7 minutes.
Before we move on…
Switch papers with a different pair.
Does their “I” give relevant info from before the quote?
Does their “C” include a quote correctly cited with a page number?
Does their “E” relate to the thesis/main point?
Your Turn!Complete the outline by yourself. Use
the quotes from the quote bank.
B: Use examples from the middle of the story
C: Use examples from the end of the story
Make sure you select your quotes wisely.
ICEI- introduce
What is happening in the story before the quote you selected? Briefly describe all relevant information.
C – citeSelect a quote DIRECTLY from the
textRemember to include page
numbers!
E – explainConnect the quote (citation) to the
main point.Explain how it relates to the point.