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Comparing "The Sniper" and "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Graphic Organizer)
Comparing "The Sniper" and "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Graphic Organizer)
Comparing "The Sniper" and "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Graphic Organizer)
(Graphic Organizer)
This product will be assessed for Reasoning (LT4) and Expository Writing
(LT5). Your Reasoning grade will be determined based on the depth of your thinking
and your use of text-based evidence (TBE) to back up that thinking. Your Expository
Writing grade will be determined based on your use of parenthetical citations.
Thesis: What is an important way these stories similar? Be sure this similarity
goes beyond surface level observations.
These two stories have obvious connections, but to find a meaningful connection you
must dig deep. I think that an important similarity between these two stories is the fact
that both of the main characters in this story want to prove themselves.
Main idea: In the story The Sniper, the main character is trying to fight for what he
thinks is right. He is trying to prove that he can fight up there with the big dogs.
This story has a strong sense of validation because the main character wants to show
what he can do, he wants to prove that he has the skills to do what it takes.
Main idea: In the story An Occurrence at Owl Creek, the main character wanted a
chance to be respected, a chance to fight.
This story also has a theme of validation, but it also has a tiny bit of redemption or
overcoming as well.