Description
This ready-to-use PowerPoint is designed to help Junior Cycle English students engage with Seamus Heaney’s poem Mid-Term Break. The resource introduces the poet, explores the poem step by step, and includes active learning tasks to support understanding of themes, imagery, tone, and techniques.
What’s included:
A clear introduction to Seamus Heaney and his poetry
The full text of Mid-Term Break with guided reading
A 3–sentence summary task with sentence starters to support weaker students
Think–Pair–Share activity on imagery with visual sketching
Poetic techniques task (Imagery, Contrast, Symbolism) linked to students’ notes
Tone explained with examples and a short class activity
A reflective writing homework task focusing on imagery, with sentence starters provided
Why teachers love it:
Student-friendly layout with simple instructions
Active learning throughout (think–pair–share, sketching, short written responses)
Differentiated supports for mixed-ability groups
Saves time – ready to use straight away in class
Perfect for Junior Cycle poetry study, but also adaptable for younger or weaker groups.
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