Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Freshman Lit: Mini Quest: Troubles in Ireland


Before reading the nonfiction items in our text ...


> A Country Divided pg. 282

> Lives in the Crossfire pg. 286

> Internment pg. 289

> Peace Isn't Impossible pg. 290


... take a moment and complete this mini webquest.


1. What is a primary source? Give an example


2. What is a secondary source? Give an example


Use the following words in an original sentence:


3. intolerance

4.negotiations

5. designate

6. absorb

7. reunification

8. divergent

9. coerced

10. abhor

11. optimist

12. condone


13. Answer this question thoughtfully and in detail:


Why is there fighting in Northern Ireland?

When did this conflict start, and why?

Who is fighting who?

What role does religion play in the conflict?