Thesis + Body Paragraph (#1) by Shannon Cullifer https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23 Made with magic en-us 2017-10-10 12:59:33 UTC 2017-10-11 20:27:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Many could say “The Sniper” is a fun, interactive story because of its Cliffhanger resolution, along with its pulling rising actions. 325544 https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608302 The story “The Sniper” allows the reader to dive into the story based on its intense rising actions. The Sniper is a real life occupation, showed as a short story keeping the reader because of its interactive story line. In example, Not only is he getting shot in the arm, he gets shot in the forearm and is getting rained fire from every directions shows the pulling rising actions that makes you want to find out what happens. This shows the suspense of what is the sniper going to do next and how this affect the reader. All of this proves the real interaction and cliffhanger effects of this short story “The Sniper”.]]> 2017-10-10 14:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608302 https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608450 In the story The sniper there is bundles of plot, Including how the character adjusts to problems, and how at the end of the story there is a major plot twist that immediately leads to a cliffhanger.
P-The story is littered with different plot elements, but the most interesting is the cliffhanger at the end that will readers speechless.
O-Most readers can agree that the thing that kepps people reading is a good cliffhanger. It gets people sitting on the edge of their seats in suspense.
W-For example,  at the end of the story the sniper had almost died several times but when he finally killed the enemy he went to go check who the poor soul was and found out that he was his brother.
E-This demonstrates what i mean when i say that cliffhangers will have the readers speechless. When I first read this I was speechless to.
R-Cliffhangers are the way to go if you want to get readers on the edge of their seats and speechless.
]]> 2017-10-10 14:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608450 Thesis https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608509  If all middle school read The Sniper they would get swept to the war because the heart heavy theme and captivating setting. The heartfelt theme of this story is sure to draw in middle school students. This type of emotional theme is known to grab the attention of readers and leaving them in a state of awe. For example, readers can be brought to the tears when the enemy is revealed, “Then the sniper turned over the dead body and looked into his brother´s face,” line 103/104. This proves the theme showing how the war has turn brother against brother and the war is killing all in it’s path. Clearly the theme in this story is sure to captivate middle school students. 


]]> 2017-10-10 14:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608509 https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608595 Thesis:  A reader that loves dark mystery books would love Alice Walker’s “The Flowers,” with the steep twist in theme, the mystery at the resolution, and how readers will be confused at the climax and have to dig deeper.
First body paragraph: A reader that loves dark themes in books will love the steep twist of the theme in the story. The way the story “The Flowers,” includes a dark theme is very sudden, which appeals to many readers.For example, it is very appalling that as “It was then she stepped smack into his eyes. Her heel became lodged in the broken ridge between brow and nose, and she reached down quickly, unafraid, to free herself. It was only when she saw his naked grin that she gave a little yelp of surprise.” (Paragraph 6) This shows the true theme of the story; the world is a dark place and no one can’t do anything about it. Myop has to accept this fact and move on with life before she becomes like the man she found. The steep twist in the theme makes the story so intriguing, which many readers love to read.

]]> 2017-10-10 14:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608595 Thesis https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608659  Lather and Nothing Else is a good story for middle school students to read , because of the story’s characterization and its plot elements.

Lather and Nothing Else is a good story for middle school students to read. I believe that Lather and Nothing Else Is a good read because of the story’s characterization. For example, The story goes into detail about the barber’s indecision about killing Captain Torres.This shows that while he may be a revolutionary he cares about his job as a barber more serious than he does as being a revolutionary. Remember, Lather and Nothing Else is a must read for middle school students.]]> 2017-10-10 14:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608659 Thesis : If Larkspur Middle school read “A Sound Of Thunder” it would be popular for its exciting climax and the tension between characters. https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608702 Body paragraph: 
 The exciting climax of this short story, is most  likely to captivate all students of Larkspur. Excitement is a great trait of a story to have, for the stories are exciting, they draw attention.  For instance, a major climax is a great factor in making a great story. This demonstrates a very well detailed climax for the short story.Remember, almost all middle school students, like to read exciting short stories.


]]> 2017-10-10 14:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608702 Power paragraph https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608721 2017-10-10 14:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608721 3245151 https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608822 Thesis:The imagery in “The Sniper” will assuredly draw middle students into the story.
O:This type of figurative language will pull the reader into the story and make them feel more of the story and into whats happening.
W: For example,  when it explains how the republican snipers plan worked out had great mental images … “Taking off his cap, he placed it over the muzzle of his rifle.
E: Then he pushed the rifle slowly upwards over the parapet, until the cap was visible from the opposite side of the street.” p.2. This shows imagery because it shows how the whole plan got set up and how it would've looked if you saw it in real life.
R: Plainly, the imagery in this story is fascinating mainly to middle school students. ]]> 2017-10-10 14:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195608822 Thesis: Lather and Nothing Else would be a great book for middle school students to read because of the suspense in the story and how irony is used. https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609002 The suspense that is built into the story, would attract a middle school readers' attention. The better the suspense is in a story the more a reader will be attracted and will like it more when all the suspense is dropped. For example, the suspense is built up when Captain Torres sits in the barber chair and the barber starts cutting Captain Torres hair. This shows excitement to the reader because they don't know if he is going to kill him or not or if he is scared to kill him. Clearly, the suspense in a story and how it is released is an eye catcher especially for middle school students.]]> 2017-10-10 14:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609002 https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609110 2017-10-10 14:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609110 Thesis: If all middle school students read “Lather and nothing else”, then they would have a good reading experience because of the skilled irony and the suspense used to intensify the main conflict. https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609175 Paragraph: 
The irony in this short story is sure to grab the attention of middle school readers. This type of figurative language typically used for humorous or emphatic effect, usually makes readers laugh. For instance, it is amusing how Captain Torres states, “They told me you would kill me. I came to find out if it was true. But it’s not easy to kill. I know what I’m talking about.” (Last line of the Story) This shows humor because the Captain knew that the barber was part of the rebellion yet he still went for a shave. Clearly, the irony in this short story will intrigue middle school readers who enjoy reading humor. 




]]> 2017-10-10 14:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609175 Thesissss : https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609252 Middle school students would love “the sniper” if it was added to books they needed to read , “The Sniper” has an exciting way of building up the rising action and the climax is suspenseful in a thrilling way.
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]]> 2017-10-10 14:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609252 Thesis https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609321 2017-10-10 14:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609321 Thesis: All middle school students would have a pleasent experience while reading Tell Tale of Hearts for its suspense in the rising action, the overall creepy aspect, and the remarkable characterization of the killer. 326135 https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609518 Body: The suspense in The Tell Tale Hearts is going to keep middle school  readers on their toes. Suspense is used to excite readers and to keep the reader reading just to know what will happen next. Therefor it is very invigorating to read the rising action in The Tell Tale Heart because of the rising action where the protagonist is stalking an old man to try and kill him. The Tell-Tale Heart uses suspense to the storys advantage because it also keeps the reader wondering “Will he kill the old man?!”.  Obviously, suspense in The Tell-Tale Heart makes for a thrilling reading experience, especially one suited for middle schoolers.. 

]]> 2017-10-10 14:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609518 Thesis: If kids read “The Sniper”, they would like it very much because of the strong imagery. 322491 https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609612 Body Paragraph: The Imagery in this story will give the readers a clear thought of what it is like to be in the story. This type of figurative language is known to describe in great detail how stuff goes on in the story so the readers get a clear idea of what happens.  For example, in the sentence, “the rifle clattered to the roof” (line 39) it shows good detail on how the rifle fell to the roof. This shows great detail because it describes how the rifle fell. If it didn’t have imagery, the sentence would be like, “the rifle fell to the roof”. Remember, the imagery in this story is one of the strongest elements in the story and gives readers a clear thought of what happened.



]]> 2017-10-10 14:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609612 Thesis: “A Sound of Thunder” is phenomenal read for the middle school audience because of the constant action and relatable personalities that multiple characters have, along with the struggles they have throughout the story. https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609753 Many characters in this story have unique structures about themselves that middle school students can relate to very well, which is complimentary.  The type of writing of the  story compliments the characters through the actions and reactions that they present in the story. On page 234,  the words that Travis uses to downgrade Eckels when he steps off the path open ups an opportunity for the reader to conclude the personality of both characters through the words that Travis uses along with the reaction of Eckels, (“How do we know?” cried Travis. “We don't know anything! It's all a mystery! Get out of here, Eckles!” Eckels Fumbled his shirt. ) This  shows that Travis can be bitter at times, but also shows that Eckles can be a fragile person when he does something wrong. Some of the audience may be able to relate to this event because of the relatable personality they may have with rather Travis or Eckles. Consequently, this element alone can attract many students because the story can be more enjoyable when the audience can relate to the characters. 


]]> 2017-10-10 14:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609753 Body Paragraph: https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609779
The many suspenseful moments in the sniper will interest middle school readers.The way the sniper was written it gives off a mysterious vibe and will make the reader intrigued.For example, in lines 94 - 96 its says “When the sniper reached the street, he felt a sudden curiosity as 95 to the identity of the enemy sniper whom he had killed. He wondered did he know him?” This shows suspense because it makes the readers wonder whether he’ll check to see who he has killed. In effect, this shows that the suspense in this story makes it a must read for middle schoolers.

Thesis:“The sniper” is a good read for middle schoolers because of its plot twist and many suspenseful moments.
]]> 2017-10-10 14:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195609779 Body Paragraphh: https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195610222 The rising action in this story gets students excited to see how the story plays out. The rising action fills the story with suspense and you start to wonder if the sniper can survive the war. 
For example,  In the rising action his enemy sees him , after that the sniper gets hit by a bullet and can’t move his arm. This demonstrates that the sniper must think of something to do quickly in order to kill the other sniper. Remember, the exciting events in this story help to keep the reader’s interest.





]]> 2017-10-10 14:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195610222 Thesis https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195610403 Students who read “The Sniper” will find that the story has excellent imagery that affects the climax and how it contributes to the story. The imagery because the plot is very based around the low amount of characterization for the main protagonist which allows students to picture the charter themselves. 

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The good imagery is one of the main reasons that this story will keep middle schools reading and interested. Students like it when there is a lot of imagery in a story because it allows them to imagine what the story would look like in their own head. It allows for their imagination to run wild. For example, it is very sad yet ironic that the snipers were shooting at each other aiming to kill, not even knowing that the person they are trying to end is their own brother. It is even worse that the sniper didn't know this until he had killed his brother and saw his lifeless face.
This proves, that the story is very well detailed and middle school students can imagine what the story would be like in real life. Remember, this story is one that middle school students  would like a lot because of the strong imagery and the good plot



]]> 2017-10-10 14:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195610403 Thesis: https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195610698 The sniper is the main character, the story elements help explain the story better and give more depth into the characters]]> 2017-10-10 14:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195610698 Body Paragraph: https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195611419 The rising actions  in the short story is definitely going to keep middle school readers in suspense. This type of figurative language leads up to the climax and builds suspense as it gets closer to the climax.For example, it is quite suspenseful in the quote, “It stopped on the opposite side of the street, fifty yards ahead. The sniper´s heart beat faster. It was an enemy car.” (p. 4). This shows anticipation because the enemy car is in view, but no one has made the first move.]]> 2017-10-10 14:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195611419 Thesis https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195611603 All middle school students will read “ Lather and Nothing else”. This will love the climax, and will be curious to the outcome of the story.

]]> 2017-10-10 14:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195611603 Body Paragraph https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195611954 The climax in this story is going to keep the middle school readers at the edge of their seat.The suspense in the climax  is going to grab the reader's attention and it’s going to make you wonder what’s next. For example ,the climax  demonstrates suspense and curiosity , the barber has the thought to kill him multiple times , as said on page 3 “ I am a revolutionary but not a murderer. And it would be so easy to kill him. He deserves it. Or does he? “This demonstrates ,that the climax makes you wonder whether the the barber is going to kill Captain Torres or not. Remember, The climax of Lather and Nothing else is going to keep you guessing.





]]> 2017-10-10 14:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195611954 Thesis https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195612033 All middle school students should read “ The Sniper” because of the characteristics of the character and the suspense in the rising action. 



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The suspense found in the rising action is going to grab the reader's attention. The suspense found in the rising action is known the grab readers attention because it keeps the readers wanting more. “  Just then an armored car came across the bridge and advanced 25 slowly up the street. It stopped on the opposite side of the street, fifty yards ahead. The sniper´s heart beat faster. It was an enemy car. He wanted to fire, but he knew it was useless’(pg 1). This show contemplation because the enemy  car is in view, but the first move has not been made. Remember, the suspenseful rising actions is the most thrilling part of the story. 



]]> 2017-10-10 14:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195612033 Body paragraph https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195612514 The climax will bring the most drama to readers. It will bring the most drama because the sniper shots his brother in war.]]> 2017-10-10 14:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195612514 Thesis https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195612656 The story “The Sniper” would be loved by all Middle School students who read it because of it’s suspense in the rising actions, characteristics of the main character, and the foreshadowing throughout the story.]]> 2017-10-10 14:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195612656 thesis https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195614847  All middle school students should read “Lather and Nothing Else”. They would love the suspense.]]> 2017-10-10 14:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195614847 Thesis https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195614849 If all middle school students read “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty, they would like it because they wouldn't know what’s going to happen next and there is a lot of action.]]> 2017-10-10 14:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195614849 body paragraph https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195615469 The suspense in the rising actions will have you on the edge of your seat to find out what’s going to happen next. The rising actions is going to make the reader curious and interested in the story. For example, on page two captain torres said “I would love to catch a nap,” he said, “but there’s a lot to be done this evening.”I lifted the brush and asked, with pretended indifference: “A firing party?”“Something of the sort,” he replied, “but slower.”“All of them?”“No, just a few.” This demonstrates how the barber and the reader is left clueless as to what captain torres is doing after the cut. As you can see the rising actions in this story all the most interesting parts of the story, especially to middle school students.

]]> 2017-10-10 14:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195615469 Writing https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195615649 Thesis- If all middle school students read “The Sniper”, the would like it for its suspenseful   rising action and its characterization at the end.

Body paragraph- The suspense of the rising action is going to definitely grab the reader's attention. The details in the rising action often build suspense to the climax.For instance, in the story when the sniper gets shot he overcomes the pain while still fighting back from the enemy. 
This shows that the rising action is suspenseful because the reader is on the edge of their seat waiting to figure out if he survives or not.
Remember, the suspense of the rising action is going to grab the reader's attention.   
]]> 2017-10-10 14:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195615649 Thesis & Body Paragraph https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195617865 Thesis: A reader who loves war type stories with Imagery and Irony, then “The Sniper” is for them.
 Body Paragraph: The Imagery in this short story is sure to intrigue the middle school students. This type of figurative Language is known to grab the reader’s attention because it often gives the reader a sense of being in the story. For example, it is quite intriguing when the reader feels like they are in the Irish town  and they are watching as “The Sniper” lights a smoke, or when he gets shot in the arm.  This shows that the imagery will intrigue the reader by making them feel like they are there like when he lights a smoke “...The flash might be seen in the darkness, and there were enemies watching. He decided to take the risk. Placing a cigarette between his lips, he struck a match, inhaled the smoke hurriedly and put out the light. Almost immediately, a bullet flattened itself against the parapet of the roof. The sniper took another whiff and put out the cigarette.” (sentence 13)The reader feels like they are watching as this happens. Remember, that is why the Imagery in this short story will intrigue middle school student who read it.]]> 2017-10-10 14:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195617865 Thesis & Body Paragraph https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195622406  If middle school students read “The Monkey’s Paw” they would enjoy it for its engaging plot and suspenseful yet suspenseful yet interesting main conflict.

The main conflict in this story adds a sense of suspense and mystery that middle school students will surely enjoy. Students enjoy a sense of suspense and mystery entices the reader to finish the story to see how it ends. For instance the mystery is around the Monkey’s Paw and how it’s mystical and “...could each have three wishes from it." This shows that the Monkey’s Paw has mystical powers and could supposedly grant any wish, adding a sense of mystery, yet could have dangerous repercussions to the wishes. The conflict in this story adds a sense of suspense due to the Monkey’s Paw mysterious power.





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]]> 2017-10-10 14:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195623949 Thesis & body paragraph: https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195626060 If middle school students read sniper they will definitely get a sense of theme in the story.

The rising action is where you can sense the most theme. The main theme is suspense, because if anyone moved they would have gotten shot. The setting and vibe contribute to the theme. The setting is where it takes place, and the vibe is the mood (fear, anxiety)of the current situation.]]> 2017-10-10 14:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/195626060 Thesis & Body Paragraph https://padlet.com/smcullif/v0fdjoqboy23/wish/196213177 If all middle school students read “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty, they would like it because no one would know what’s going to happen next and there is a lot of action.

Many middle school students would love this story because of the mystery in the resolution. The mystery puts people in suspense of what will happen next. For instance, “He threw himself face downwards beside the corpse. The machine-gun stopped. Then the sniper turned over the dead body and looked into his brother´s face.” This shows mystery because the readers don’t know what’s going to happen next, like weather or not he’s going to be in trouble. Students will love this story because of how it puts them in suspense.
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