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5.6b. Fortune l<strong>in</strong>e: MichaelColl<strong>in</strong>sBlackpool Pilot Scheme -Th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g skills exerciseC. Other resources5.7. 1916: cross-curricularpossibilities5.8. Easter 1916: From homerule to <strong>in</strong>dependence5.9. 1916 Historical Walk<strong>in</strong>gTour <strong>of</strong> Dubl<strong>in</strong>5.10. Images <strong>of</strong> 1916<strong>Ireland</strong> & the Western FrontPowerPo<strong>in</strong>t5.11. Represent<strong>in</strong>g 1916 <strong>in</strong>Irish art <strong>in</strong> the 20 th centuryPowerPo<strong>in</strong>t5.12. Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong> leaders <strong>of</strong>19165.13. ‘Irish battle <strong>of</strong> Sommestamp is first to mark Britishmilitary past.’5.14. Seven Days <strong>in</strong> Irish<strong>History</strong>. The Easter Ris<strong>in</strong>g19165.15. <strong>Ireland</strong> - A 20th centurytimel<strong>in</strong>e (O’Connell Street)article or radio script which can be recorded) emphasis<strong>in</strong>g the parts <strong>of</strong> the storyyou readers would agree with.3. <strong>Ireland</strong> s<strong>in</strong>ce the 1916 Ris<strong>in</strong>ghttp://hometown.aol.co.uk/KHA200/Easter_Ris<strong>in</strong>g_Beyond.pdfHere, the ‘fortune’ l<strong>in</strong>e becomes an ‘impact’ l<strong>in</strong>e. The issue here is not how eventsimpact on <strong>in</strong>dividuals, but how <strong>in</strong>dividuals can <strong>in</strong>fluence events. The activity becomes atool for fram<strong>in</strong>g an argument, as it addresses a range <strong>of</strong> viewpo<strong>in</strong>ts about the overallimpact that Michael Coll<strong>in</strong>s had on events <strong>in</strong> Irish history. It enables pupils tocome to an <strong>in</strong>formed conclusion, which they should be able to justify.1. Us<strong>in</strong>g the fortune l<strong>in</strong>e on page 3 and the cards on pages 4 and 5,a. put the story <strong>of</strong> Michael Coll<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> chronological order.b. identify the high po<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> his career and justify your op<strong>in</strong>ions.c. identify the low po<strong>in</strong>ts and justify your op<strong>in</strong>ions.2. How has Michael Coll<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong>fluenced Irish <strong>History</strong>?Why do you th<strong>in</strong>k his <strong>in</strong>fluence grew so quickly?3. ‘Michael Coll<strong>in</strong>s put <strong>Ireland</strong> on the road to <strong>in</strong>dependence.’Us<strong>in</strong>g all the <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> the activity, expla<strong>in</strong> how far you agree or disagreewith this statement?Start this task with a ‘mov<strong>in</strong>g debate’.http://iisresource.org/Documents/Fortune_L<strong>in</strong>e_Michael_Coll<strong>in</strong>s_02.pdfThe richness and quality <strong>of</strong> responses to this choices fac<strong>in</strong>g Irish people <strong>in</strong> 1916demonstrate just how much <strong>Ireland</strong> makes learn<strong>in</strong>g not only enjoyable and challeng<strong>in</strong>gbut also accessible to all - through classical and popular art - murals, historical novels,poetry, song, contemporary documents, contemporary propaganda, and monuments.http://iisresource.org/1916.aspx‘You can explore the events lead<strong>in</strong>g up to 1916, the Insurrection itself and its aftermath,through essays, photographs, sound archive, music and newspapers from the period.’http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/easterris<strong>in</strong>g/A good reference work for most aspects <strong>of</strong> the Ris<strong>in</strong>g.http://www.1916ris<strong>in</strong>g.comhttp://hometown.aol.co.uk/Iis04/1916_Images.ppthttp://hometown.aol.co.uk/Iis04/1916_In_Irish_Art.pptFor jpg imageshttp://ireland<strong>in</strong>schools.myphotoalbum.com/slideshow.php?set_albumName=album05The work <strong>of</strong> the contemporary Irish artist Caoimhgh<strong>in</strong> Ó Croidheá<strong>in</strong>http://caoimhgh<strong>in</strong>dubl<strong>in</strong>.tripod.com/ - go to Art Works, then to Other WorksGuardian, 23 June 2006http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Iis04/1916_Somme_Stamp_Republic.pdf‘A week is a long time <strong>in</strong> politics....a week is also a long time <strong>in</strong> history. This is anonl<strong>in</strong>e, visual account <strong>of</strong> one week <strong>in</strong> April 1916 which changed the course <strong>of</strong> Irishhistory ... as seen from the viewpo<strong>in</strong>t <strong>of</strong> the rebels who took part, the military andord<strong>in</strong>ary Dubl<strong>in</strong>ers caught up <strong>in</strong> the fight<strong>in</strong>g.’http://www.teachnet.ie/dhorgan/2004/‘Aims to develop pupils’ concept <strong>of</strong> time and chronology through a structuredexploration <strong>of</strong> the 20th century <strong>in</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>. Tak<strong>in</strong>g as its anchor the changes affect<strong>in</strong>gone Irish street, this project presents a decade by decade pictorial record <strong>of</strong> Dubl<strong>in</strong>’sO’Connell Street. Scene <strong>of</strong> a rebellion, the demise <strong>of</strong> Nelson’s Pillar and its subsequentreplacement by the Spire <strong>of</strong> Light and major land use and transportation changes, thechang<strong>in</strong>g face <strong>of</strong> O’Connell Street encapsulates a century <strong>of</strong> change <strong>in</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>.’http://www.teachnet.ie/dhorganIiS, Irish <strong>History</strong> for <strong>Key</strong> <strong>Stage</strong> 3, 19

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