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War Photographer - Error Correction Worksheet

English
Grade 8
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~20 mins
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An error correction worksheet focusing on 'War Photographer' for Grade 8 students. Students will analyze the text, identify errors, and correct them, with opportunities for creative writing.

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#Literature Analysis
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War Photographer - Error Correction Worksheet

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Grade Grade 8
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Reading Passage and Error Correction

In this powerful poem, the poet explores the haunting memories of war through the eyes of a photographer. The poem opens with the line 'In his darkroom he is finally alone,' setting the tone of introspection. As he develops photographs, flashbacks of the horrors he has witnessed come flooding back. 'The blood-stained hands, the cracked faces, the silent screams,' the poet writes, emphasizing the emotional toll. The photographer struggles to reconcile his role as a witness and his need for solitude. The poem culminates in the haunting image of a child's face, forever changed by violence. Overall, the poem captures the complex relationship between memory, trauma, and artistry.

1.
Identify any punctuation errors in the passage and correct them.
2.
Find and correct the spelling mistake in the phrase: 'blood-stained'.
3.
Rewrite the sentence: 'The poet explores the haunting memories of war through the eyes of a photographer,' to fix any grammatical errors.
4.
Describe the emotional tone created by the phrase 'flooding back.'
5.
Identify the literary technique used in the phrase 'flooding back' and explain its effect.
6.
Select the correct punctuation correction: "The poem culminates in the haunting image of a child's face forever changed by violence". Options: a) Add a comma after 'face' b) Add a period at the end c) Add a comma after 'violence' d) No change needed.
Aa) Add a comma after 'face'
Bb) Add a period at the end
Cc) Add a comma after 'violence'
Dd) No change needed
7.
Explain how the imagery of 'blood-stained hands' contributes to the poem's themes.
8.
Identify one technique used to depict trauma in the poem and describe how it impacts the reader's understanding.
B

Creative Writing Prompt

Create a vivid scene of editing a powerful photograph after witnessing the aftermath of war. Focus on your internal struggle, your surroundings, and the significance of the image.

Imagine you are a war photographer reflecting on a difficult photograph you took. Write a short paragraph (around 15 lines) describing your feelings and thoughts while editing the photograph in the darkroom. Be sure to include sensory details and emotional responses.
1.
Write a short paragraph describing your emotional response to processing the photograph. Include sensory details and reflective thoughts.
2.
Checklist for Creative Writing: - Describe the setting vividly. - Express emotional reactions. - Use sensory details. - Reflect on the significance of the photograph. - Maintain a reflective tone.

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12/31/2025
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