TUesday, November 1, The Sniper, PERIODS 8 & 9

OBJECTIVE: By the end of class, students will demonstrate reading comprehension skills, identify literary elements, make predictions and learn new vocabulary.

DO NOW

Make predictions. We are going to read called, "The Sniper." What is a sniper? What do you think this story is going to be about?

2. Read the Liam O'Flattery biography on page 213 of Holt text. Write down five facts about him into your notebooks.

3. View background, setting, characters, etc by clicking here. Begin to create plot structure.

3. Together we will listen to THE SNIPER.

5. Students to then work on study packets that includes comprehensive questions and vocabulary. Practice applying grammar skills to figure out vocabulary.

6. Review vocabulary and beginning of study guide.

7. Exit pass - what is the theme of THE SNIPER?