Brexit Pain at the Irish Border
Take your notes in your English notebook in the section dedicated to the UK geography.
1) Think about the following questions. Do you know …
- when the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was created?
- when the Irish War of Independence began and when it ended?
- when Ireland was divided into the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland?
- when the Republic of Ireland was proclaimed?
- when Ireland joined the European Economic Community (now the EU)?
Check your answer on the web.
2) Look at the infographic and find out
- the length of the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland;
- the number of road crossings;
- the number of people who cross the border daily to go to work.
3) Brexit Pain at the Irish Border is a seven-minute film that profiles residents, including many teenagers, who live along the border between Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, and Ireland, which belongs to the European Union. The film explores the history of the Irish border and touches on themes of identity, politics and history.
Use the chart below as you watch to record and consider the aspects that you find most important or interesting. First, on the left side, note a specific quote or detail from the film; next, on the right side, tell what you noticed about it, why you chose it, or what questions it raises for you.
4) What moments in this film stood out for you? Why? Leave your personal comment in the comment box. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
