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This resource should help teachers and students in their study of studied or unseen poetry. It is a succinct 1 page resource which can be printed to be used as a visual aid or poster. I tend to print these for my students to be used in pairs or small groups so they can refer to it when studying a poem. It contains a list of key techniques, definitions and examples.

This succinct knowledge organiser gives students information about key characters, key moments, quotes, plot summary, and important drama terms. It also include a short summary of the play in emojis. Ideally, this could be sent to students via Teams or email, or printed/laminated for individual students. Made for the Irish Junior Cycle curriculum, it can be used with any class in another curriculum studying this text. It could also be printed in A3 format to be used as a visual display.

This poster pack contains 3 colourful and vibrant mind maps of 3 Shakespeare texts: The Merchant of Venice, Macbeth and King Lear. Each of the illustrated and colourful posters contain important information about the text – plot overview, characters, themes, symbols, settings, literary devices, key quotes and historical context.

This resource contains 13 visually appealing and engaging Macbeth Irish Leaving Cert past exam questions and answer plans which can be printed as posters or used as resource to help students to plan essays.

This **comprehensive 30 page guide **can be used in a 7-8 week TY module to engage students in learning about the short story form. It contains information on the elements of short stories, steps to analysing a story, learning aims, outcomes and objectives. It also contains a glossary of useful key terms and definitions, and a personal reflections journal sheet. The workbook has pre and post reading questions on 14 classic and modern short stories:  My Oedipus Complex (Frank O’Connor) The Whole Town is Sleeping (Ray Bradbury) New Boy (Roddy Doyle) The Sniper (Liam O’Flaherty) Beware of the Dog (Roald Dahl) The Moustache (Robert Cormier) Death by Scrabble (Charlie Fish) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) A Good Man is Hard to Find (Flannery O’Connor) The Monkey’s Paw (W.W. Jacobs) Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? (Joyce Carol Oates) The Yellow Wallpaper (Charlotte Perkins Gilman) All Summer in a Day (Ray Bradbury) The Lottery (Shirley Jackson) The visually appealing guide also contains links to the original files (all stories can be found online using the hyperlinks in the guide) as well as links to audio files, animated and video files. The stories are diverse in terms of genre (gothic and horror, psychological, historical fiction, humour and satire etc), but are unified in terms of some of their themes - human nature and morality, unexpected endings, suspense and tension, identity and personal struggles. Finally, the guide contains a list of suggested ways that students can get their credits or marks at the end of the module.

This poster pack contains 3 colourful and vibrant mind maps of 3 Shakespeare texts: Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello… Each of the illustrated and colourful posters contain important information about the text – plot overview, characters, themes, symbols, settings, literary devices, key quotes and historical context.

Here’s a poster for students studying language and literature. It succinctly covers 5 language styles - aesthetic, narrative, persuasive, argumentative, informative - as well as poetry, fiction and drama. The poster contains useful verbs, adjectives and vocabulary useful for reacting to language, writing and performance. It can printed as a visual display in the classroom, or as a useful general guide for students which they can keep in their folders. I use this with Leaving Cert English students (Irish curriculum) when introducing them to the course early in 5th year).

Looking for an interactive and fun game for your English class? This 64 aesthetic and descriptive writing focused card game can be played in pairs and small groups. Cards can be printed and cut (and maybe laminated), then organised into decks. Students can play 3 different versions of the the card game – descriptive dual, story sparks or image improv. The cards are divided into categories – sensory details, figurative language, mood and atmosphere, descriptive settings, character descriptions, colour and texture, emotional impact and some without captions. The game encourages students to develop their descriptive writing skills in a fun and interactive way. It can be adapted easily depending on the capabilities and levels of your particular class and students.

Here is a card game to supplement your teaching of the Language of Persuasion, debating or speech writing. The pack contains 57 cards and instructions of 3 different ways to play the game. It provides students with a fun and novel way to create debates, speeches, pitches, and hopefully, generate some good discussion along the way.

This comprehensive 37 page guide can be used in a 7 week TY module to engage students in drama by introducing them to 14 short one act plays. It contains information on the elements of drama, steps to analysing a play, learning aims, outcomes and objectives. It also contains a glossary of useful key terms and definitions, and a personal reflections journal sheet. The workbook has pre and post reading questions on 14 classic and modern short one act plays: “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell “The Zoo Story” by Edward Albee “The Browning Version” by Terence Rattigan “Riders to the Sea” by J.M. Synge “The Dumb Waiter” by Harold Pinter “No Exit” by Jean-Paul Sartre “The Still Alarm” by George S. Kaufman “Sorry, Wrong Number” by Lucille Fletcher “Krapp’s Last Tape” by Samuel Beckett “The Stronger” by August Strindberg “A Marriage Proposal” by Anton Chekhov “The Bear” by Anton Chekhov “Overruled” by George Bernard Shaw “This Property is Condemned” by Tennessee William The visually appealing guide also contains links to the original files (most of the plays texts can be found online using the hyperlinks in the guide) but there are also links to audio files, animated and video files. The plays are diverse in terms of genre and deal with a variety of interesting themes and topics. Finally, the guide contains a list of suggested ways that students can get their credits or marks at the end of the module.

This is a collection of Merchant of Venice posters and resources which should help students in their study of this Shakespearean drama text. It contains a character profile for each of the main characters, including their traits, motivations and some key quotes and are suitable for printing as learning resources or posters. The card game, Shakespearean Strife; Merchant Edition is similar to a Top Trumps card game which allows students to pit characters against each other; it can be printed to be used in pairs or small groups as a fun end of study task. A final document covers briefly covers topics worth discussing and exploring with your class: studying a key scene, a key theme, a modern adaptation, staging a key scene and reasons for the play’s popularity today. I hope you enjoy using the resources with your classes!

This card game contains 76 cards and 5 game play options which students can play in small groups. The focus is on storytelling and the language of narration. There are character, object, conflict, settings, themes, plot twists and emotions cards, giving students endless opportunities to come up with interesting and exciting story plans and stories. This pack can be used with JC, TY or LC students and can be easily adapted to use with larger or smaller groups, or groups of a particular level.

Help your students to build and develop their vocabulary using this worksheet. Students are introduced to interesting new words and vocabulary which can help them to invigorate their own writing and homework. The document contains 7 pages with vocabulary, definitions, examples and a section for students to write their own sentences too.

This 10 page pack of Hamlet posters and card game should help students in their study of their Shakespearean drama text by bringing it to life in an engaging way! It contains a character profile for each of the main characters, including their traits, motivations and some key quotes. These are perfect for printing as learning resources for group work or as posters for your classroom. The card game, Hamlet’s Ambition; Royal Rivalries is a Top Trumps style card game which allows students to pit characters against each other; it can be printed to be used in pairs or small groups as a fun end of study task.

This pack contains a 52 page guide which can be used with 5th or 6th yr history classes for retrieval practice. It covers 3 courses - USA and the World, Politics and Society in N Ireland and the Case study course (Dictatorship and Democracy) Brain dumps are a powerful retrieval practice tool for learning history as they encourage students to recall key information from memory, reinforcing their understanding of historical events and concepts. By regularly practicing brain dumps, students improve their long-term retention, strengthen retrieval skills, and identify gaps in knowledge. This active recall process also boosts confidence in tackling exam questions and helps make connections between different historical themes and events. Teachers use the introductory powerpoint to introduce students to retrieval practice and using brain dumps to help them to revise their course. Students are then given either a digital or physical copy of the guide to use to prepare each topic. Each week, they can use a copy to write down as much as they can recall about a given topic and have a short amount of time in which to do this. The guide contains a schedule for 2024-2025 for 5th and 6th years. The guide has a schedule for Ordinary level and Higher level, and there are worksheets for each relevant topic. There is also a very handy reflective sheet that students can be given to reflect on how each brain dump has gone. Hopefully, your class will find this to be an engaging and helpful way to aid their revision and for you to monitor their progress over time.

This pack contains 42 history words for your classroom walls, bulletin board or activity. Each printable A4 poster contains a key history word, a definition and an example from the past. The word wall acts as a visual aid which can help your class to enhance their history vocabulary development, improve their understanding of key concepts and increase their engagement. In addition, it can help to reinforce the learning they do in their classes and also promote good discussion.

Dive into the world of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” with this resource pack of posters perfect for printing for your classroom or bulletin board. The 11 page Macbeth poster pack includes visually-appealing character posters with key character traits and quotes, a theme and motif poster, and a fun, interactive Top Trumps style game for students to play in small groups. Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the play with visually-appealing content and an interactive activity designed to make learning fun and effective.

This pack contains **40 paragraphs **that your students can read and analyse in class to help them develop their own vocabulary and writing skills. These can be printed for pair and group work. They are composed in a variety of styles, persuasive, narrative, descriptive, and are varied in tone and mood. Each sheet contains an array of headings that can be used to help students to deconstruct and analyse the texts. Students can take notes on the paragraph using the final page in the pack which allows them to take note of new vocab, identify strengths and weaknesses, and to highlight key techniques etc

This flexible, reflective 10 page module is designed to guide creative writing students or Transition year students through a personal creative journal over the course of 7–8 weeks. Each task encourages expression, self-awareness, and creative confidence through a variety of accessible, low-tech prompts. Ideal for TY English, but could also be integrated into SPHE, or Wellbeing programmes, so it can be used as a standalone module or integrated into a broader creative course. Format: Scrapbook-Style (Physical or Digital) Included Activities: Annotated Song Lyrics: Explore figurative language and emotional connection Photo Reflection: Use descriptive writing and storytelling inspired by student-taken images Blackout Poetry: Create poetry from existing texts with visual impact Vivid Memory Paragraph: Practice sensory writing and recall Letter to Self: Reflective writing to a past or future self Object Story: A personal reflection based on a meaningful item Creative Prompt: Open-ended expressive writing task Personal Collage: A visual representation of identity “right now” Key Features: Fully student-friendly with exemplars, sentence starters, and guiding questions Suitable for both digital and physical scrapbooks (e.g. Google Slides or A4) Prioritises student voice, creativity, and thoughtful self-expression Includes a clear assessment rubric (10 marks) for creativity, effort, and completion This resource supports the development of self-awareness, writing skills, and independent thinking in an enjoyable, low-pressure format.

This 22 page booklet covers the learning outcomes from each Strand of the Junior Cycle history course. These notes are presented in user-friendly, accessible language in a concise, handy format for teachers and for students. It’s comprehensive, visually-appealing and student-friendly and covers the Junior Cycle History course in clear, accessible sections. Organised thematically and visually, it supports students in building core knowledge, understanding historical concepts, and preparing for CBAs and exams. Each section includes skill focus boxes to support learning outcomes (e.g. chronology, evidence, change & continuity, significance), and ends with tasks that promote active learning and personal engagement. Perfect for revision, recap, independent study, or as a handy tool for Junior Cycle students.