English One

Warm-Up Figurative Language Hunt with Group of Peers for “Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?”

Agenda Warm-up “The Sniper” Introduction “The Sniper” Vocabulary Homework: “The Sniper” PEAS Paragraph

Review Figurative Language Kahoot Plot Diagram Types of Characters Characterization Techniques Conflict Symbolism Writing a Summary Step One: Listen to “The Sniper” While listening fill out guided reading Step Two: Plot diagram for “The Sniper” (Whole Class) Step Three: Summary for “The Sniper” (Whole Class)

“The Sniper” History: Story published in 1923 One sniper is a Republican, who favors Home Rule and the unification of Ireland. The other sniper is a Free Stater, who supports the separation of the six counties of Ulster or Northern Ireland. Listen: https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=4SwQo42MOJ8 http://wr.english.fsu.edu/College-Composition/Our-Own-Words-The-James-M.-McCrimmon-Award/Our-Own-Words-2008-2009-Edition/Liam-O-Flaherty-s-The-Sniper-and-the-Irish-Civil-War-by-Megan-Johnson

About the Author: Liahm O’Flaherty Born August 28, 1896 Died September 7, 1984 Lived in Ireland Soldier in WWI Participated in the Irish Civil War Moved to Britain in 1922 Returned to Dublin in mid 1920s

The Sniper Vocab Find the part of speech fanatic Define it remorse Find a synonym (preferably an easier way to say it) Part of Speech: noun, adjective, verb Break words you don’t know into their parts (root, suffix, prefix, affix) Recoil: to draw back Root: Coil- wind Prefix: re- back, again Synonym: withdraw, jump back fanatic remorse ruse beleaguered enveloped spasmodic fleecy ascetic parapet turret paroxysm recoil

Active Reading Take notes while you read, today you will take notes every page. The purpose of reading “The Sniper” is to gain basic ideas of literary elements. Alternative ideas for when we read novels… Annotate the book in your journal, with sticky notes, or with notecards Find the facts at the beginning such as characters and setting Create a system where you can find symbolism, the theme, supports for the theme, and more. For longer stories use SQ3R

Plot Diagram: Fill in the plot diagram Climax: Falling Action (event 1): Rising Action (event 2): Falling Action (event 2): Rising Action (event 1): Denouement: Exposition:

Conflict *Define the two main types of conflict and give an example for three types of external conflict.* Types (Define the types after the colons “The Sniper” Internal Conflict: External Conflict: Man vs. Man Example: Man vs. Society Man vs. Nature Internal: External: Man vs. Man Man vs. Society

Characterization Techniques PAIRS Two Types of Characterization Physical Description Action Inner Thoughts Reactions Speech Direct The author tells us what he or she wants us to know about the character. Indirect The author shows us things about the character to help us understand the character’s personality and effect on other characters. Five Methods of Characterization An acronym, PAIRS, can help you recall the five methods of characterization: physical description, action, inner thoughts, reactions, and speech. Physical description - the character's physical appearance is described. For example, characters might be described as tall, thin, fat, pretty, etc. We might be told the color of hair, or something about the clothing of the character. How the character dresses might reveal something about the character. Does the character wear old, dirty clothing, or stylish, expensive clothing? Action/attitude/behavior - What the character does tells us a lot about him/her, as well as how the character behaves and his or her attitude. Is the character a good person or a bad person? Is the character helpful to others or selfish? Inner thoughts - What the character thinks reveals things about the character. We discover things about their personalities and feelings, which sometimes helps us understand the character's actions. Reactions - Effect on others or what the other characters say and feel about this character. We learn about the relationships among the characters. How does the character make the other characters feel? Do they feel scared, happy, or confused? This helps the reader have a better understanding of all the characters. Speech - What the character says provides a great deal of insight for the reader. The character might speak in a shy, quiet manner or in a nervous manner. The character might speak intelligently or in a rude manner.

Characters *Describe the protagonist from the story* Give an example of the following “The Sniper” Republican Sniper Physical Traits: Actions: Inner Thoughts: Reactions: Speech: Is he flat or round? Why? Is he static or dynamic? Why? How would you describe him in your own words? A dynamic character is a person who changes over time Example: A static character is someone who does not change over time A rounded character is anyone who has a complex personality A flat character is notable for one kind of personality trait or characteristic

Symbolism and Theme Theme Symbolism The Guns: The Sniper (himself): Abstract Traits: Concrete Traits The Sniper (himself): Did you notice any other symbols? A comment on the topic of a story or novel. What was the topic of “The Sniper” Civil War What was the theme of “The Sniper” Civil war puts brothers against brothers. What are other topics and themes for the story? War: Carelessness:

Summary How to Write an Effective Summary On the back of your guided reading write a summary First give the TAG (Title, Author, Genre) and what the theme or main idea was Next introduce the setting and characters Tell the reader about what happened in the story and how it supported its theme/ main idea Important to remember: No opinions Write in third person In the short story, “The Sniper” by Liahm O’Flaherty he tells the story of a sniper during the Irish war. The theme of the story was war _______________________. The story was told from ____________ point of view. In the beginning we find out the sniper is hungry and wants a smoke. He is shot at after lighting his cigarette. Then he kills two people because one was an informant and the other was going to shoot him. The other sniper from across the street shoots at the protagonist who is unnamed and hits him. The protagonist then creates a plan to shoot the other sniper. He fake his death and then shoots the other sniper with his revolver. After shooting him the protagonist is filled with regret and decides to see who he had shot. The sniper then finds out he shot his own brother which supports the theme because _______________________________________.