Then we did a pre reading writing activity: in a paragraph discuss the concept of grudges. (why do people hold grudges? Is it proper to hold a grudge or should we exercise forgiveness in all situations? How long could a grudge last? Can you describe any grudges in your own life or in history or in the news?).
Read "The Interlopers" from your text and complete the following questions:
“The Interlopers” by: Saki (H.H. Munroe)
1. Why is this
narrow strip of woodland so jealously guarded by the von Gradwitz family?
2. What is
poaching? What part does it play
in this story?
3. Why do these men
not shoot each other when they come face to face?
4. Why do they think
they will be rescued by their men?
5. Who makes the
first overture of friendship? What is it? How is it received?
6. How is their feud
resolved?
7. Why is each man
hoping that his men will be the first to arrive?
8. What happens when
they both call out together?
This was handed in, in-class.
Once finished the questions, students were give a sheet of words to cut out order, re-arrange, and glue onto a piece of paper. In other words, they created a poem out of these words. (you are not allowed to add or change any of the words).
