2. Word Splash
Using the following words create a prediction of what the story will be about.
Cigarette informer
remorse
war killing
The Sniper
trick old lady
Twilight enemies
guns
3. Background of the IRA
IRA-Irish Republican Army
Was a republican
military organization
Established in 1913
4. Waged guerilla war against
British rule in the Irish War
of Independence (1919-21)
Split occurred within the
IRA after signing of the
Anglo-Irish treaty, ending
war of independence.
5. Supporters of treaty vs. Anti-Treaty IRA
Civil war occurs (1922-1923), intention of creating
fully independent all-Irish republic.
