This resource provides a detailed framework for preparing students for the Leaving Certificate English Comparative Study section. Perfect for teachers working with higher-level students, this guide includes:
-Complete breakdown of 70 mark assessment structure
-Detailed analysis of three comparative modes
-Step-by-step essay writing guides
-Comprehensive vocabulary tables
-In-depth comparative tables across texts
-Time management strategies
Content Coverage:
-Examination Overview
-Three Core Modes:
-General Vision and Viewpoint
-Cultural Context
-Theme/Issue
Practical Teaching Tools:
-Marking scheme analysis
-Model paragraph structures
-Common pitfall warnings
-Success strategies
Special Features:
-Ready-to-use comparative vocabulary tables
-Detailed text-specific examples
-Cross-text comparison matrices
-Sample essay planning templates
Perfect For:
-Exam preparation classes
-Student revision sessions
-Classroom instruction
Individual study guidance
Texts Covered:
“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
“Sive” by John B. Keane
“The Shawshank Redemption” by Frank Darabont**
A detailed framework for the 70-mark Cultural Context comparative essay question, featuring a comprehensive breakdown using contemporary texts.
Key Features:
Complete essay scaffold
Step-by-step planning guide
Sample answer with commentary
Marking scheme breakdown
Texts Covered:
“Small Things Like These” (Keegan)
“Sive” (Keane)
“The Shawshank Redemption” (Darabont)
Perfect For:
Exam preparation
Classroom instruction
Student revision
Assessment planning
This comprehensive guide helps teachers lead students through complex comparative analysis while maintaining focus on examination requirements and marking criteria.
Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Revision Notes.
Suitable for Leaving Cert Higher level.
Includes notes on the following poems:
Shancoduff
Inniskeen Road: July Evening
Advent
The Hospital
On Raglan Road
Sample LC question, answer and marking scheme included.
Accessible notes on the poetry of Sylvia Plath, including the following poems:
Child**
Poppies in July
Black Rook in Rainy Weather
Morning Song
The Arrival of the Bee Box
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Also includes a breakdown of the PLCM marking scheme, step-by-step guide to planning the 2024 and 2021 Plath poetry question and a sample essay on each.
A handy resource to print for students for revision purposes.
A complete chapter-by-chapter study guide intended to be printed for each student as they read the novel, Girl, Stolen by April Henry.
Designed with Junior Cycle students in mind.
Includes character analysis on the main characters encountered in the text, vocabulary activities (dictionary work and new words), chapter-by-chapter questions to keep students on task and engaged with the text and much more!
This is all you will need in terms of activity planning if you decide to study this novel with your students.
A comprehensive teaching guide for John B. Keane’s “Sive,” perfect for Leaving Certificate English preparation. This detailed resource provides everything needed to teach this powerful Irish drama effectively.\
Key Features:
Historical context of 1950s Ireland
Detailed character analyses
Scene-by-scene breakdown
Key moment analysis with questions
Comprehensive quote bank
Theme exploration
Content Highlights:
Contextual Background
Social history of 1950s Ireland
Agricultural society
Women’s roles
Matchmaking traditions
Character Profiles
In-depth analysis of all characters
Key relationships
Character development
Motivations and conflicts
Thematic Analysis
Love and Marriage
Innocence vs. Corruption
Poverty and Greed
Escape
Teaching Tools
Discussion questions
Scene analysis guides
Writing prompts
Quote references
Special Value:
Ready-to-use classroom materials
Scaffolded learning approach
Assessment preparation
Critical thinking development
This resource helps teachers guide students through complex themes while maintaining engagement with this powerful Irish drama.
The Cay by Theodore Taylor.
A step-by-step student guide on the novel The Cay, designed with Junior students in mind, Includes chapter questions, activities, character analysis etc.
***Philadelphia, Here I Come! ***Leaving Cert Comparative Cultural Context Notes.
A real time-saver! Ideal for Leaving Cert revision as part of the Comparative Study section of the exam for teachers to distribute to students.
Includes:
Detailed summary of the play, character notes, cultural context notes, useful quotes, key scene and key character adjectives.
This resource will help students prepare for the comparative section of the Leaving Cert exam. This particular guide focuses on three key comparative modes across the texts Small Things Like These, Sive and The Shawshank Redemption
Designed for teachers to guide students in writing a comparative essay.
Focus on the theme of hope as depicted in three texts: Sive, The Shawshank Redemption, and Small Things Like These.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Analyze the theme of hope through character motivations.
Comparative phrases for structuring arguments.
Critical Elements for High Marks:
Use of textual evidence, thematic development, and clear structural elements.
Sample Answer Provided
Comprehensive Framework: Provides a structured approach to essay writing.
Engagement with Texts: Encourages critical thinking and deep analysis of themes.
Flexible Use: Adaptable for various teaching styles and classroom environments.
Supports Diverse Learning Needs: Aids students in understanding complex themes in relatable ways.