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    This document provides context and questions for students to analyze the short story "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty. It includes a list of vocabulary words from the story, questions to answer during and after reading, and a writing prompt asking students to argue whether the sniper's actions were justified with at least three reasons. Students are to work with partners to define the vocabulary words based on context clues and update the definitions after reading. The reading questions probe the plot, setting, characters, and theme.

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    This document provides context and questions for students to analyze the short story "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty. It includes a list of vocabulary words from the story, questions to answer during and after reading, and a writing prompt asking students to argue whether the sniper's actions were justified with at least three reasons. Students are to work with partners to define the vocabulary words based on context clues and update the definitions after reading. The reading questions probe the plot, setting, characters, and theme.

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    This document provides context and questions for students to analyze the short story "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty. It includes a list of vocabulary words from the story, questions to answer during and after reading, and a writing prompt asking students to argue whether the sniper's actions were justified with at least three reasons. Students are to work with partners to define the vocabulary words based on context clues and update the definitions after reading. The reading questions probe the plot, setting, characters, and theme.

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    This document provides context and questions for students to analyze the short story "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty. It includes a list of vocabulary words from the story, questions to answer during and after reading, and a writing prompt asking students to argue whether the sniper's actions were justified with at least three reasons. Students are to work with partners to define the vocabulary words based on context clues and update the definitions after reading. The reading questions probe the plot, setting, characters, and theme.

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    Name: _____________________________________________ Period: ____________

    The Sniper by Liam OFlaherty


    Story Vocabulary
    With your shoulder partner, make an educated guess as to the part of speech and the
    meaning of each of the words below based on how they are used in the story. As we read
    and review the story, update your definitions. All words are bolded & underlined.

    enveloped

    beleaguered

    ascetic

    fanatic

    drought

    parapet

    turret

    paroxysm

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    report

    ruse

    silhouetted

    recoil

    DURING YOUR READING

    Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Remember to restate the


    question as part of your response. Proofread your answers, and be prepared to share.

    1. What time of day is the story set? How do you know?

    2. What are the names of the two sides that are at war? On which side is the
    protagonist? On which side is the antagonist?

    3. What risk does the sniper decide to take, and why is it so daring?

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    4. Explain the significance of the armored car, its driver and the old woman to the
    plot of the story.

    5. Describe the snipers ruse to kill his enemy.

    6. How does the sniper feel about war after he kills his enemy?

    7. What is the irony of the storys ending?

    8. From what point of view is this story told? Provide evidence.

    AFTER YOU READ

    Answer the following questions. Follow directions carefully.

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    1. List 3 powerful examples of figurative language (simile, metaphor,
    personification, hyperbole) from the story. Label what type of figurative
    language it is, and explain how it adds to the story.

    Powerful Text Example Type of Fig. Lang. How it adds to the story

    2. Write a theme statement for the story. What do you believe OFlaherty is
    trying to say about the consequences of war?

    TYPE 3 WRITING: ARGUMENTATIVE

    PROMPT: Were the snipers actions justified? In one well-organized


    paragraph, support your answer with at least three different and logical
    reasons.

    FCA 1: A minimum of one paragraph that answers all parts of the prompt using a
    variety of logical support

    FCA 2: Writer takes a clear position in thesis statement and maintains consistency
    throughout the response

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    FCA 3: Writer uses proper end punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.

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