Welcome to the Lair of Despair

1. Welcome to the Lair of Despair And Then There were None, by Agatha Christie: Suspense Unit

2. And Then There Were None: Clues • Written by Agatha Christie, who specializes in Mystery • Mystery: type of fiction in which a detective or professional solves a crime • Purpose of genre: explore moral satisfaction/or dissatisfaction at resolution, examine human nature under dire circumstances

3. Mysteries and horrors depend on disorienting the reader, withholding information, and the assumptions made by the reader • They also tack into our vulnerability by making us dependent on what characters/ or narrator tells us • Example: the unreliable narrator in Edgar Allan Poe’s stories • Which we will be reading!!!! • What scares you the most? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doxxfXqpKYA

4. What makes horror movies so successful? • What makes mysteries successful? • Would any of your experiences being scared make for a good movie/book plot? • What would your boggart look like?

5. We are now detectives… • As readers of mystery we must learn certain skills: • Make inferences • Solve problems • Draw conclusions • Take a stance • Make assumptions about characters based on their actions and dialogue

6. Techniques used in Mysteries • Inference gaps: by nature, mysteries purposely do not tell the whole story, therefore a lot of the responsibility is left up to the reader • Suspense: reader is expected to withhold his/her predictions in order to continue piecing together plot • Foreshadowing: clues left by author as to what will happen • Red herring: a false clue, IT’S A TRAP!!!!

7. Independent Reading Assignment • DUE OCTOBER 28th • We will be sharing them in class on HALLOWEEN • Write a ghost story using one of the prompts given and quotes from Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw • How could you use quotes in an original essay?

8. Reading Schedule for And Then There Were None • Week of Tuesday 10/11: Reading 1-8 (Reading quiz on 1-4 Friday) • Ch. 2, 4, 6, 8 will be read home • Reading test on 1-8 • Week of Monday 10/17: Reading 9-12 (Quiz Friday) • Week of Monday 10/24: 12-Epipologue • Test on Ch. 9-16 & Epilogue • SO WE MUST BE READING OR SUFFER CONSEQUENCES !!!!! *maniacal laughter*

9. Agatha Christie • She began writing in 1920, after the first World War • She is a best selling author of Mystery • She drew inspiration from daily events and people she observed • She is best known for her characterization techniques, in which each had his/her own voice and were consistent throughout her books • She uses psychology and flexible plot structure to confuse her readers • The structure follows a detective, questioning every character, while gathering clues

10. Ten Little Soldier Boys… By Frank Green, 1879 • Consider while listening to poem: • When was And Then They were None written? • What do you notice about the year this poem is written? • What can you infer then? • Why do you think Agatha Christie included this poem? • What do you think it does for the reader? • What is ironic about this poem? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL8Al3-VklI

12. The deaths of the boys are odd and leaves the reader to make inferences about what may happen in the book • Foreshadows • The innocence adds a creepiness, irony • How does this increase the suspense?

13. Evidence Tracking Packet • Be used as if you are playing detective • Goal is to determine the murderer by making predictions, using foreshadowing clues, and drawing conclusions about characters • The first three blanks can be filled for each character following the first chapter • Chapter clues will be filled in for each chapter: some characters will have more incriminating clues/details that others

14. Chapter One • What is the setting of the novel? Is much known about this setting? • Think of a game of telephone when it comes to the information surrounding the setting. Why do you think Agatha Christie does this? • Who invited Justice Wargrave to the island? • Why do you think this chapter is organized this way? • Who do we meet? • What is the point of view? Why do you think this is used?

15. DO NOW 10/12Copy down Chapter two Discussion Questions • How much do the guests of Soldier Island seem to know about the person or people who invited them to stay? • Describe the house on Soldier Island. What does it look like? How are the eight guests greeted once they arrive at the house? What important information do they find out about their host or hosts once they arrive? • Who finds the poem? What is the connection between Soldier Island and the poem that’s displayed in the bedrooms? Why do you think the author chose to include this poem in the novel? • What does Ms. Brent read at the end of the chapter? What does it mean? What does this give us insight into? • How many people in the house currently?

16. DO NOW 10/13 Copy down Chapter 3 Discussion Questions: • How did most of the guests react after hearing the recording? What are they feeling? How do we know? (p. 40) • What did the guests discover about the voice? Where did it come from? • What do we learn about Rogers? What did he do? What is alarming? • What is suspicious about Mr. Blore? • Who is the voice of wisdom for the group? What is similar between this character and what the voice says?

17. DO NOW 10/14Chapter 4 Discussion Questions • What do we learn about Wargrave’s accusation? What happened? How does this make Wargrave seem suspicious? How would you describe him now? • What does Wargrave have in common with Claythorne? • What do all guests feel compelled to share with the group? • What is strange about Lombard’s behavior? What is he? What is he guilty of? • How would describe Mr and Mrs. Rogers in a word? • What do the Rogers and Blore have in common regarding their accusations? • Who is Fred Naracott? ***With the completion of chapter 4: you should have the top portion of each character profile completed

18. Quick Think 10/14 • What are a few horror movies that were originally books? • Which is scarier? Book or movie? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SRYN3-Rs7A

19. When/If the character is killed • The bottom space on packet you will write which soldier by predicted this death, then briefly write how the character died • Ex) “Seventh Soldier Boy; He was chopped with an axe” • The packet will be checked DAILY for homework grades! • This will help us keep track of multiple characters and their motives

20. DO NOW 10/17Morning minions!!! Copy & Respond • Ch. 5: • Why do you think general Macarthur does not want to leave the island? (p.70) • What do you think happened to Cyril? What was Hugo’s relationship with Cyril? Ch. 6: - What do all the characters keep experiencing? Why do you think Agatha Christie does this? - Who died? How does this make Armstrong suspicious? - Why do they think Mr. Rogers is the killer?

21. Sticklehaven, Devon

22. Vocabulary for Ch. 1-8 • Adroit: skillful or adept • Angular: lean or sharp • Bizarre: strange • Capricious: changing suddenly or fickle • Caustic: sarcastically biting in statement • Conventional: customary or standard • Dispassionate: lack of emotion or fire • Inert: unable to move or act • Luscious: very pleasant to the taste • Luxuriant: nonessential, but conducive to pleasure or comfort

23. Vocab Continued • Surreptitious: secret or stealthy • Plaintive: mournful or expressing sorrow • Quaint: unusual in character or appearance • Oblivion: state of being forgotten • Rancor: bitter deep seated ill will • Juncture: a point of joining • Aura: a quality about a person, thing or place • Gravity: seriousness or importance • Malevolence: ill will • Apprehension: the act of seizing or taking into custody • Reproach: a disgrace or to blame

24. DO NOW 10/18Copy & Respond: Ch. 7 • What did we learn about Miss Brent's accusation? How does Vera feel about her now? • What is Dr. Armstrong and Lombard’s plan? • What discovery do they make? • What is interesting about the way Miss Brent sees Beatrice Taylor’s death? How is this the same mentality as the murderer?

25. Suspect Description Files

26. Murder mystery Game • We must strengthen our problem solving, inference making skills before becoming readers of mystery • In groups of 4-5 people, you will have to determine the murder of Mr Kelley • Mr. Kelley was murdered and you must find the murderer, the weapon, the time of the murder, the place (Setting), motive (characterization), while using the clues given • Determine how to best share the jobs, before time is up!

27. Argumentative essay • What is the function of an argumentative essay? • To present and support a claim • There are 5 steps to writing an argumentative essay • 1. Investigate a topic • 2. Collect data on topic • 3. Generate ideas • 4. Evaluate evidence • 5. Present position

28. You need to consider what you need to include in your essay in order to make a strong case for your murderer • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtpOtFIEkbs • YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH!!! How does lawyer Kaffe (Tom Cruise) apply his knowledge of character traits and psychology to solve the case? • How would you ask your parents for a new pair of shoes? Or more allowance? • You must be prepared for a counterargument (the chance they say no) • You must also be aware of your audience • Your claim (that you deserve these shoes) must be strengthened with evidence

29. What is an argumentative essay? • Involves the gathering of information to support a claim • Try to encourage your reader to acknowledge your side is valid • What is a claim? • the position being argued for, stated directly • There are two parts to a claim: • 1. topic • 2. position/assertion

30. Writing a claim: I. Topics: II. Assertion: Cell phones  should be outlawed in schools Smoking  Students  Technology  Vera Claythorne

31. Argumentative Essay Format Intro: Claim (the character you are accusing) Body paragraph I Body Paragraph II 1. Reason 1 1. Reason 2 2. Supporting evidence 3.counterargument: which other character could be the murderer 2. Supporting evidence 3. counterargument: which other character could be the murderer

32. Example Argumentative Paper • Introduction paragraph • Michael Jordan is known for his abilities on the basketball court. In the 90’s, Jordan helped the Chicago Bulls win 7 NBA titles. After retiring in 1997, he found even more success as a coach in the NBA. However, Michael Jordan’s success didn’t come easy. There were many obstacles he had to overcome to get where he is today. I believe Michael Jordan is a striking example of determination and perseverance because he was cut from his high school varsity team, told he was not good enough to play college basketball, and overcame his father’s murder. • Body #1 • Jordan grew up loving basketball, but talent didn’t come naturally to him. In fact, during his junior year of high school, he was cut from the varsity team. Jordan was devastated, but made the choice to work even harder to reach his goal. He was able to improve his game to make varsity his senior year. However, he would be told that his efforts weren’t enough to get him to the next level. • Body #2 • Jordan dreamed of playing professional basketball, but first had to make it to the college level. After trying out for Duke University, Jordan was told by the coaching staff “You’re good, but you’re not good enough to play at the college level.” Jordan refused to give up. Instead, he practiced more. His hard work paid off when he attended a tryout at North Carolina University. The coaches not only thought he was good enough to play college basketball, but that he was good enough to be their starting guard in his first year. • Conclusion • Michael Jordan believed that hard work and determination would someday pay off for him. Many people think that Michael Jordan was born great, and that he didn’t have to work hard. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school varsity team, told he was not good enough to play college basketball, and overcame his father’s murder. I believe that for these three reasons, he is an example of what perseverance and determination can achieve.

33. Counter arguments • The other side of the argument that explains why you are wrong, the view that differs from your own. • It is the acknowledgement that there is another side to your argument • Sentence starters for counterarguments: • But, while, however, even though, on the other hand, instead, despite • Ex) While Miss Brent displays some suspicious habits, it be argued that Justice Wargrave, in experience and knowledge, should be feared as well.