Learning Target: I can identify elements of suspense in “The Sniper”

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Learning Target: I can identify elements of suspense in “The Sniper” Do Now: What qualities enable people to perform well when facing heart-pounding fear or stress? List at least 3! Think about your own experiences or those of someone you know, or someone in the news or fiction you’ve read.

The Sniper The Sniper Liam O’Flaherty

“The Sniper” Background This story is set in Dublin, Ireland, in the 1920s, during a time of bitter civil war. On one side were the Irish Republicans (IRA); they wanted all of Ireland to become a republic, totally free from British rule. On the other side were the Free Staters; they had compromised with Britain and had agreed to allow the English to continue to rule six counties in the northern province of Ulster.

The Two Irelands

“The Sniper” Meet the Author: Liam O’Flaherty Liam O’Flaherty (1896-1984) was born to a large, poor family on Inishmore, one of Ireland’s rocky Aran Islands. As a young man in his 20s, he witnessed and participated in the Irish Civil War. O’Flaherty took inspiration from his experiences, writing frequently about the political conflicts in Ireland.

Setting of “The Sniper” Dublin, 1920s

Setting Where? -Dublin, Ireland Descriptive Details: __________________________________ -Dublin, Ireland -a rooftop When? -1920’s -in June -at night Descriptive Details: ______________________________________________________ -darkness -fleecy clouds -bright moon -sounds of machine guns and rifles Historical Context: _____________________________________________ -Civil War in Ireland -Republicans vs. Free-Staters

Finding elements of Suspense As we read through the text, look for elements of suspense! What quotes/words from the text make you feel filled with suspense? Write them on the white boards! Well discuss your choices as we move through the text!