"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty : Literary Terms Analysis Practice

In a comment, answer one of the four questions listed below. 

(1) MOOD - Analyze changes in the mood throughout the story. How and why does it change? Provide textual evidence (direct quote(s)).

(2) THEME - What do you think the theme of the story is and why? Provide evidence.

(3) SYMBOL - Identify an object, place, activity, etc. and explain what it stands for beyond itself.

(4) IRONY - Identify and explain when and how irony occurs in the story. *Hint: 2/3 forms of irony are present in this story.

CONVERSATION STARTER: SHORT STORIES

What makes a great story? Comment below.

Challenge:

- add to the conversation -- either say something new or build on something that has already been said

- support your answer with an example

BLOGGING 101: 15 Reasons Students Should Blog

1. blog as portfolio (showcasing, learning, reflection, metacognition)

2. student voice (individual, creative, representative)

3. developing a positive digital footprint

4. authentic audience, which results in increased motivation and proofreading

5. improved confidence and pride in work

6. increased reading

7. sharing, collaboration, and communication

8. an easy way for parents to view their students’ writing and learning

9. work is permanently stored, easily accessed and valuable comparisons can be made  over time for assessment and evaluation purposes.

10. an opportunity for students to be responsible and independent

11. prepares students for digital citizenship as they learn cybersafety and netiquette

12. fosters peer to peer mentoring - students are happy to share, learn from and teach their peers (often not in their usual social group)

13. increases online communication skills

14. students will be able to set the topics for many of their posts, which promotes deeper thinking, creativity, and ownership over their learning/education.

15. establishing an internet identity in a supervised environment