The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty - Lesson on Conflict and Suspense

This lesson teaches students to identify and analyze conflict, suspense, and sequence within a text using the short story "The Sniper" by Liam O' Flaherty. Students will complete a Vocabulary Chart to learn new vocabulary used throughout the text. Students will also complete short responses to comprehension questions to analyze conflict and suspense.

Resource ID#: 48930 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 9

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: The Sniper, Liam O'Flaherty, conflict, suspense, sequence

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Assessment, Text Resource, Instructional Technique, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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