The Sniper Discussion Questions

The Sniper: Discussion Questions

Read the questions below.  For each question, write a clear, direct and complete response.  Answer each part of the question. Use complete sentences. Use names of characters or distinct labels - avoid pronouns.

1. The sniper is described as a fanatic. A fanatic is a person whose interest in something or someone is irrational and intense. What is the sniper fanatical about? What does the author's use of the phrase "cold gleam" imply?

2. What risk did the sniper take? Why do you think he took this risk?

3. Why did the sniper shoot the unarmed woman? Was he justified? Explain why or why not. What does this action reveal about the sniper's personality? Explain.

4. The author uses vivid imagery and description. Write as many descriptive words or phrases you can find which help the read to see and feel what the sniper is experiencing.

5. Why must the sniper leave the roof? Why can he not leave yet? Why can he not use his rifle?

6. After killing the enemy, the sniper's attitude has changed.  Describe the reactions - both emotionally and physically - of the sniper. Why do you think he has reacted in this way? What do these reactions reveal about the emotional state of the sniper?

7. Aside from curiosity, why does the sniper want to see the face of the other sniper?

8. Identify three qualities that make the two snipers alike beyond being brothers.

August 26, 2013 Weekly Agenda for 9th Grade Honors English

Monday, August 26th:
Go over the verb section of "The Sniper" packet. Finish the packet for homework. This will be due on Tuesday.
Break into groups and finish writing your pov short story based on "The Sniper".
Begin presenting the short story.

Tuesday, August 27th:
Finish the presentations of the pov rewrites of "The Sniper".
"The Sniper" vocabulary, grammar and irony packet is due today.

Wednesday, August 28th:
You will be given questions about "The Sniper" as a group to answer.
You will then present to the class your opinions. Remember, every answer must be supported by the text directly or through inference.

Thursday, August 29th:
Today we will begin work on an essay on "The Sniper".  The prompt is: How does the third person limited point of view affect the theme of "The Sniper?  This will be due on Tuesday,  September 3rd.

August 19, 2013 - August 23, 2013 Weekly Agenda for 9th Grade Honors English

Monday, September 19th:

Assign VOCABULARY WORKSHOP: Level C; Unit One. This will be due on Friday, September 23rd.
Break into groups and read nonfictional historical information regarding the Irish and British conflict.

Tuesday, September 20th:
Group presentations of nonfictional historical information about the Irish and British conflicts.
Read “The Sniper”
Readings logs for “The Sniper”

Thursday, September 22nd:
Finish reading “The Sniper”
Pass out and go over the “The Sniper” vocabulary and irony packet. This will be due on Tuesday, September 26th.

Friday, September 23rd:
Break into groups, choose a character to rewrite the story from the pov of that character. You will present the scene to the class.