Once upon a time, in a far-off frontier land, there lived a colony of brave people. They lived under a harsh dictatorship, where their every move was controlled and their rights were taken away. But they were not afraid to stand up for themselves.

One day, a call to arms echoed throughout the colony. The people were needed to defend their land against the invading Anglo army. The colony was made up of farmers, workers, and a group of sharpshooters, who were the best in the land with their guns.

The leader of the sharpshooters was a young girl named Maria. She was known for her bravery and her ability to shoot with deadly accuracy. She was given the mission to lead the sharpshooters to the frontlines and defend the colony against the enemy.

The Anglo army was vast and their numbers seemed to swarm the colony like a dark cloud. But Maria and her sharpshooters were defiant. They stood their ground and fought with all their might. Maria's aim was true and her shots never missed their mark. The enemy was taken by surprise and started to retreat.

As the battle raged on, Maria noticed that her sharpshooters were running low on ammunition. She quickly ordered them to fall back to the plantation to gather more supplies. She stayed behind to cover their retreat and face the enemy alone.

The enemy surrounded Maria, but she was not afraid. With her last spare bullet, she aimed and fired. The shot echoed through the air and the enemy's leader fell to the ground. The enemy army was defeated and the colony was saved.

Maria and her sharpshooters were hailed as heroes, and the people of the colony were forever grateful for their bravery. From that day on, Maria was known as the brave sharpshooter who defended her home and her people.

Reflections

1. Who was the main character in the story?
2. What was the mission that Maria and her sharpshooters were given?
3. Why did the Anglo army invade the frontier colony?
4. How did Maria become a hero?
5. What did the people of the colony think of Maria and her sharpshooters after the battle?
6. What does the word "defiant" mean?
7. What does the word "dictatorship" mean?
8. How do you think Maria felt when she was surrounded by the enemy army?
9. Why do you think Maria was chosen to lead the sharpshooters on the mission?
10. What would you have done if you were in Maria's situation?