The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty

This resource is a complete teaching and revision pack for The Sniper by Liam O’Flaherty, designed to support Junior Cycle English students. It includes clear revision notes, structured worksheets, and engaging writing tasks to help students understand key aspects of the story.

The pack covers plot, themes, characters, setting, and language techniques in a simple and accessible way. Students are guided through the plot structure (exposition to resolution), explore the twist ending, and develop their understanding of key themes such as war, violence, guilt, and family.

There are a variety of activities included:

A detailed revision notes page with key ideas and exam tips
A plot structure worksheet to build understanding of narrative
Questions on the twist ending and themes
Personal response questions to encourage engagement
Letter writing tasks (from the sniper and from the brother’s perspective)
A creative writing task exploring an alternative point of view

These activities support both comprehension and creative writing skills, making the resource ideal for classwork, homework, or revision.

Perfect for mixed-ability classrooms, this pack helps students build confidence while preparing for exams.