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This resource pack provides a complete two-year plan for Junior Cycle English (2nd & 3rd Year), fully aligned with the Junior Cycle English Specification and Assessment Framework. It includes detailed schemes of work and week-by-week lesson plans, making long-term and day-to-day planning seamless for teachers.

**What’s Included
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2nd Year Scheme of Work (2025–2026):

• 33 weeks, broken into Terms 1–3.
• Coverage of The Outsiders, 12 Angry Men, Sing Street, prescribed Junior Cycle poetry, and selected short stories (The Tell-Tale Heart, Thank You, Ma’am).
• Integration of CBA 1: Oral Communication (planning, preparation, and presentations).
• Class tests after major sections, in-class exam practice, and Christmas/Summer exams.
• Blend of literary texts, functional writing, unseen poetry, and comprehension practice.

3rd Year Scheme of Work (2026–2027):

• 33 weeks, broken into Terms 1–3.
• Coverage of The Merchant of Venice, Of Mice and Men, prescribed poetry, and short stories (The Sniper, Janey Mary).
• Mock exams, targeted feedback weeks, and extensive exam practice.
• Incorporates CBA 2: Collection of Texts (pending confirmation) and Assessment Task.
• Full revision cycle in Term 3: past paper practice, poetry recap, short story and drama revision, and focused essay-writing workshops.

Overviews for 2nd & 3rd Year (quick-glance guides):

• Week-by-week outlines of texts, skills, and assessments.
• Easy reference for department planning and coordination.

Detailed Week-by-Week Lesson Plans:
Each week includes:

Topics & Content
Learning Outcomes (aligned with Junior Cycle strands: oral language, reading, writing)
Teaching & Learning Activities (group work, comprehension tasks, role-play, debates, creative writing)
Assessment Methods (class tests, PQE responses, in-class essays, exam practice)
Resources (Poetry Resource, Short Story Resource, Novel Workbooks, Film & Drama guides, Past Papers).

Key Features
Curriculum-aligned: Covers all prescribed material, integrates short stories and at least ten poems across the two years.
Balanced approach: Mix of creative, functional, and critical writing tasks.
Assessment built in: Regular class tests, mock exams, revision weeks, and preparation for CBAs.

Teacher-friendly: Clear structure, ready-to-use weekly flow, and built-in resource links for ease of delivery.

Student-focused: Promotes metacognition through reflection tasks, encourages active learning (debates, role-play, group presentations), and scaffolds exam skills gradually.

Why This Resource?

Saves hours of planning time.

1. Ensures complete curriculum coverage with no gaps.
2. Provides consistency across teaching teams and year groups.
3. Supports both newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers looking for structured departmental planning.
4. Helps students build confidence steadily in preparation for the Junior Cycle exams.