SHORT STORY The Sniper by Liam OFlaherty：利亚姆的短篇小说改编的奥弗莱厄蒂狙击手.docVIP

SHORT STORY – “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty Grade Level: ? ?Grade 8 SUBMITTED BY: Vince Steele, Craig Moffatt, Melissa MacPhee, Amber Orychock Overview:? Students will complete pre-reading activities including a word splash, vocabulary exercise, and research on the Irish Civil War (i.e. graphic organizer). Students will read the short story “The Sniper”. Then the students will complete a story graphic organizer, write a personal letter, create a character creature, and create a story board. Materials:??computer, digital camera, handouts, and an overhead projector English Language Arts Learning Outcomes:?? GCO 2: Students will be able to communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally, and critically. 2.1 contribute to small-group conversation and whole-group discussion, choosing appropriate strategies that contribute to effective talk 2.2 understand the importance of adapting communication choices such as vocabulary, sentence structure, rate of speech, and tone to meet the needs of different purposes and audiences; select suitable communication choices in various speaking contexts 2.3 give instructions and respond appropriately to instructions, directions, and questions 2.4 evaluate the effectiveness of their own and others talk in a variety of contexts; employ and consider the effects of verbal and non-verbal language (e.g., summaries, examples, and body gestures) GCO 5: Students will be expected to interpret, select, read and combine information using a variety of strategies, resources, and technologies. 5.1 access appropriate print and non-print sources with increasing independence and select information to meet specific needs with increasing speed, accuracy, and confidence 5.2 experiment with and rely upon a range of print and non-print (e-mail, CD-ROMs) sources for accessing and selecting information 5.3 employ various relevant research strategies like generating questions, drafting an outline, or interviewing