SHORT STORY UNIT
WRITING FROM SOURCES
Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write an evidence-based argument on the topic below.
You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan your response. Write your response in the space provided.
Topic: What is the definition of a sniper? What are the duties of a sniper? How do these relate to "The Sniper"?
Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least four of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding the definition of a sniper, their duties, and how it effects "The Sniper." Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific and relevant evidence from at least four of the texts to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.
Guidelines:
Be sure to:
Establish your claim regarding the definition of a sniper and what are the duties of a sniper?
Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims.
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least four of the texts to develop your argument.
Identify the source that you reference using MLA in-text citations and an MLA works cited. Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English
Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write an evidence-based argument on the topic below.
You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan your response. Write your response in the space provided.
Topic: What is the definition of a sniper? What are the duties of a sniper? How do these relate to "The Sniper"?
Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least four of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding the definition of a sniper, their duties, and how it effects "The Sniper." Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific and relevant evidence from at least four of the texts to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.
Guidelines:
Be sure to:
Establish your claim regarding the definition of a sniper and what are the duties of a sniper?
Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims.
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least four of the texts to develop your argument.
Identify the source that you reference using MLA in-text citations and an MLA works cited. Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English
Guiding Question: How do we use multiple perspectives to understand theme?
Other Objectives: Study of the elements of literature through short stories
Other Objectives: Study of the elements of literature through short stories
time to investigate
Answer the following questions and explain how you found the information
1. Where does this story take place?
2. When does this story take place (within 2-3 years)?
3. Who are the two sides fighting in this war?
4. Why are they fighting?
5. What were the results of this war?
6. What effects does this war still have on them today?
7. What message is the author presenting?
Tips for investigation.
1. Who wrote the story and were are they from?
2. When was the story published?
3. Were there any conflicts in that country when the author was alive and before the story was published?
4. What were those conflicts? Explain in detail. Know what you are talking about.
5. Is there a conflict today that stemmed from the conflict in the story?
1. Where does this story take place?
2. When does this story take place (within 2-3 years)?
3. Who are the two sides fighting in this war?
4. Why are they fighting?
5. What were the results of this war?
6. What effects does this war still have on them today?
7. What message is the author presenting?
Tips for investigation.
1. Who wrote the story and were are they from?
2. When was the story published?
3. Were there any conflicts in that country when the author was alive and before the story was published?
4. What were those conflicts? Explain in detail. Know what you are talking about.
5. Is there a conflict today that stemmed from the conflict in the story?
