The Irish War of Independence
What is Home Rule?
A law passed by Britain that allowed nations under British control, such as Ireland, to govern themselves in some matters.
What treaty ended the Irish War for Independence?/What was the treaty that sparked the Irish Civil War?
Anglo-Irish Treaty
What is a ruse?
A trick.
What is an annotation?
Questions/comments added while reading to help explain or examine the text.
What does the sniper feel shortly after killing the opposing sniper and watching his body fall to the ground?
Remorse, regret, heaviness, etc.
What two groups fought during the Irish War for Independence?
Nationalists and the Unionists
What is one of the main reasons why many Irish opposed the treaty that ended the Irish War for Independence?
The treaty that ended the Irish War for Independence required Ireland to make an oath of allegiance to the British king.
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that authors use to help readers see the events of a story in their heads.
What should you look for when making annotations?
Essential ideas, things you have questions about, keywords, etc.
What happened as a result of the sniper choosing to smoke in the story?
He was spotted and shot at. This ultimately led to him engaging in a shootout with his brother.
Why were the Irish unhappy with British rule?/Why did many of the Irish want to fight against Britain?
The Irish faced discrimination for many reasons, one of the biggest being that they were primarily Catholic.
What happened after the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed?
Eamon de Valera resigned as president of the Dáil and created an armed force that opposed the treaty, while Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith created the Free State Army that supported the treaty.
What is Irony?
When something happens that is the opposite of what you expect to happen.
What should you look for when reading a short story?
Story elements such as the characters, setting, plot, theme, conflict, etc.
What is the theme of "The Sniper?"
The cost of war is a terrible thing, for it dehumanizes people, ruins lives and relationships, and creates loss and regret.
Why or why not was The Easter Rising effective for the Irish people's fight for independence?
It was effective because it drew international attention to Ireland’s desire for independence, motivated many Irish people to support independence later, and created sympathy for the rebels and increased support for Irish independence.
It was not effective because the rebellion itself was quickly crushed, many leaders were executed, there was widespread destruction in Dublin, and many Irish people were initially angry about the damage and disruption.
What caused the Irish Civil War to end?
The anti-treaty forces realized they couldn't win.
What is mood?
The overall feeling or atmosphere of the story.
What does PRIME IT mean as it pertains to reading a short story?
Preview the Story
Read Actively
Identify the Elements of the Story
Make Predictions and Ask Questions
Enrich your Experience by Visualizing
Infer the Author’s Purpose by Looking at Clues in the Story
Take the Time to Reflect and Summarize
What do we learn about the sniper as a person?
That he is skilled and determined, but also human and vulnerable.