1. English One

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

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

4. 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)

5. “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: ch?v=4SwQo42MOJ8

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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:

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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:

14. 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 _______________________________________.