En10: Notes from Thurs 6 Jan

Today, we discussed the idea of theme (using the short story "The Sniper"). We practiced taking theme statements and turning them into topic sentences.  We recognized that on the provincial exam we will have to make connections between two texts that will have some sort of thematic link.  We also reexamined how to find good supporting quotations and we discussed the importance of using powerful verbs (in our quotations and our own writing).

Finally, we wrote a half-page report, in the persona of the sniper to his officer, reporting on the events described in the story.  Please have that ready for tomorrow's class.