An Irish Goodbye

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/an-irish-goodbye

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote An Irish Goodbye?Tom Berkeley and Ross White
2. What is the film title?An Irish Goodbye
3. What is the year of production?2022
4. Why did the film "An Irish Goodbye" win an Oscar?The film showed the funny and touching parts of leaving a party quietly, and many people liked how it told that story.
5. Who acted in the film?The movie stars James Martin, Seamus O'Hara, Paddy Jenkins, and Michelle Fairley.

Irish Goodbye: The practice of leaving a social gathering without informing others or saying goodbye.
Short Film: A film with a runtime typically less than 40 minutes, often used for focused storytelling.
Social Etiquette: The conventional rules of behavior in polite society, influencing how individuals interact.
Cultural Nuance: Subtle differences in customs, behaviors, and meanings within a particular culture.