June 5 2026 TTOC Short Story - 'The Interlopers' - Saki Pg. 33 Sightlines

*Note: If EA Ms. C in attendance - she can take Luna, Kali, Alba and Jack to complete/work on their Grade 9 English Assessments - info in her box - staff room. 

Lesson - Sightlines 9 - The Interlopers - Saki Page 33

Attendance - students to get their Sightlines 9 Textbooks and a piece of paper for notes + pencil

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the key elements of The Interlopers (characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme).
• Understand the use of irony and its impact on the story.
• Identify the story's climax and discuss its implications.
• Develop a personal response to the story's ending.

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Lesson Outline

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1. Discussion.

   • "Have you ever been in a long-standing disagreement with someone? What happened, and how did it resolve?"
   • Relate this idea to family feuds or rivalries.

2. Introduce the Author:

• Saki (H.H. Munro): his style of writing: sharp wit, satire, and unexpected endings.

Who is Saki (H.H. Munro)?

Saki is the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro, a British writer born in 1870 and known for writing clever, darkly humorous short stories.

✍️ Why He’s Important:

• He wrote during the early 1900s.

• His stories often make fun of the rich, upper-class people of his time.

• His writing is witty, surprising, and often has a twist ending.

• He sometimes uses animals or children in surprising ways to challenge adult behaviours.

3. Reading/Listening to the piece - To read aloud 'The Interlopers' - Saki Pg. 33 

OR Video Reading of the piece. 11 min.

4. Analysis and Discussion (20 minutes)

Objective: Analyze the story’s elements and themes.

1. Plot Diagram Notes: Students to COPY.

   • Fill in a story arc:
     • Exposition: The feud between Ulrich and Georg.
     • Rising Action: The confrontation in the forest.
     • Climax: The tree trapping them together.
     • Falling Action: Their decision to end the feud.
     • Resolution: The appearance of wolves.

2. STUDENTS TAKE NOTES!!! INTERLOPERS!

3. Irony Discussion:

   • Verbal Irony: When Ulrich offers Georg his flask of wine, despite their hatred.
   • Situational Irony: The wolves arriving instead of help.

4. Theme Exploration:

   • Key themes: The futility of grudges, human insignificance compared to nature, and the unpredictability of life.

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4. Activity:- If Time - Creative Response 

Students to complete Questions 1-4 Pg 38 (25-30 min)

Objective: Reflect on the story and its ending.

1. Discussion Prompt:

   • "What do you think happens next? Why?"