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Blood Brothers Teaching Bundle This comprehensive bundle includes: Character Chart (PDF): Detailed character descriptions and critical thinking questions. Slideshow & Worksheet: Key themes overview with an accompanying YouTube video link, canva slideshow link and printable notes. Character Notes: Double-sided printouts with descriptions and key quotes. Plot Summary Handouts: Differentiated cloze worksheets for varied student levels. Additional Character Notes: Detailed notes with visuals on main and supporting characters. Key Quote Handout: Ten significant quotes with analysis. Plot Overview: A one-page summary of Act One and Act Two. Workbook: Nine pages of differentiated questions for recall, understanding, and critical thinking. Junior Cycle Sample Answers: Seven pages of sample answers for four different questions. Thank you for your purchase! Feel free to contact us with any questions or for further assistance

The ‘Of Mice and Men Bundle’ is a complete resource package for a profound understanding of John Steinbeck’s novella. It includes seven essential documents: Revision Workbook (25 Pages): Scene-by-scene analysis, questions, author and setting details, character profiles, favorite quote reflections, and an exploration of heroes/villains. Character Charts: Character images and questions to reveal character motivations and roles. End of Novel Test: 25 multiple-choice and critical thinking questions, plus Junior Cycle question options with a teacher’s answer key. Junior Cycle Sample Answers: 13 pages of sample answers to past questions. Key Moments: Detailed analysis of five pivotal moments with suggested questions and supporting quotes. Key Quotes: Exploration of 12 significant quotes with brief explanations. Key Themes: In-depth examination of five central themes in the novella. This bundle is your ultimate companion for a comprehensive study of ‘Of Mice and Men,’ suitable for students and teachers.

A complete set of accessible, one-page revision notes for each of the prescribed Ordinary Level poems on the Leaving Certificate English course. These student-friendly summaries are perfect for classroom use, homework support, or independent study. Each page includes: A clear summary of the poem 3–4 key lines for easy recall Main themes and tone A short personal response model Simple breakdown of language features Space for students to add their own notes Designed with weaker students in mind, the notes are written in straightforward language while still offering meaningful insight and analysis. Includes all poets on the current Ordinary Level list: Eavan Boland Emily Dickinson T.S. Eliot Gerard Manley Hopkins Patrick Kavanagh Derek Mahon Sylvia Plath Tracy K. Smith Format: PDF — ready to print or share digitally. Ideal for: Senior Cycle English teachers, students preparing for the Ordinary Level exam, and learning support.

This comprehensive 17-page resource is designed to support Junior Cycle students in tackling exam questions related to both film and drama, with a particular focus on staging and the visual aspects of storytelling. It provides model answers, sample responses, and marking schemes for past paper questions, helping students to develop their understanding and confidence in answering questions about key moments, visual imagery, camera angles, costume design, lighting, and other dramatic techniques. **Key features include: ** Staging in Drama: Clear explanations and sample answers focusing on themes, characterisation, and dramatic techniques such as gesture, lighting, and set design. Film Analysis: Insightful examples on the use of camera shots, striking visuals, and emotional connections to enhance storytelling. Creative Directing: Guidance on how students can imagine themselves as directors, exploring the use of costumes, lighting, and visual techniques to highlight key themes and moments. Past Paper Questions: A wide range of questions and answers modelled on real exam papers, including structured responses that demonstrate clarity, focus, and development. Junior Cycle Focus: Tailored content that addresses the specific needs of Junior Cycle students, with accessible and engaging examples from texts like The Merchant of Venice, Sing Street, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and more. This resource is ideal for both classroom teaching and individual study, equipping students with the tools they need to confidently approach film and drama questions on their exams. ALSO INCLUDES:

Comprehensive Resource Bundle for “Trash” Study Unlock the full potential of your students’ understanding with this comprehensive resource bundle tailored for studying “Trash.” Perfectly curated for English teachers and students preparing for the Junior Certificate and beyond, this bundle includes a wealth of materials that facilitate comprehensive exploration and engagement with the novel. Workbook with Revision Notes & Interactive Elements: Each chapter is meticulously covered with concise revision notes, ensuring a thorough understanding of key plot points and themes. Post-chapter questions provide students with a deeper comprehension of the text, accompanied by space for them to note down impactful quotes from each chapter. Pre-reading tasks set the stage for discussions and critical thinking before delving into each section of the novel. Teacher-signed sections enable tracking of student progress, while quiz score logs allow students to monitor their development throughout the study. Five-Part Quizzes with Answer Keys: Five quizzes, each mirroring the story’s divisions, feature 36 multiple-choice questions, ensuring accessibility for students of varying proficiency levels. Included answer keys allow teachers swift access to correct responses, streamlining assessment and feedback processes. Thematic Exploration & Sample Questions: A comprehensive eight-page thematic exploration dissects crucial themes within “Trash,” delving into concepts such as childhood, poverty, injustice, corruption, power, theft, community, loyalty, unity, intelligence, education, and StreetSmarts. Sample questions from previous Junior Certificate exams, ranging from 2015 to the latest 2023 papers, are provided along with model answers related to the novel, aiding students in exam preparation. Character Studies & Interactive Activities: Engaging character studies for chapters 1 to 5 encourage collaborative pair work, leveraging the novel to unearth vital character information. Visually appealing character notes aid in understanding and recalling key character traits and developments. Dynamic character charts offer a structured approach for individual or paired activities, featuring questions on one side and space for completion on the reverse, promoting comprehensive character analysis.

This comprehensive resource is tailored for students preparing for the Leaving Certificate examination and focuses on Arthur Miller’s play, “The Crucible.” It is versatile, catering to those studying the play as part of the comparative course or as the Single Text at both Higher and Ordinary Levels. The bundle consists of three distinct files, each designed to enhance students’ understanding of the play: The Crucible Revision Notes and Study Guide: Detailed analysis of all four Acts, providing in-depth insights into the progression of the plot. Character descriptions and analysis for each character in each Act, enabling students to grasp character development. Exploration of key themes present in each Act and how they manifest in the narrative. Detailed plot summaries for each Act, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the story. Key quotations that can be used in essays and discussions. A concise one-page recap for last-minute exam preparations. Sample questions and answers to practice exam-style questions. Notes on the Cultural Context within the text, offering valuable historical and societal context. Extensive notes on over ten themes, with a particular focus on identity and freedom in the play. A ‘just for fun’ modern-day scenario set in a secondary school titled ‘the secondary school rumour mill,’ which provides a relatable connection to the events in the play. Historical context insights. An explanation of how the play serves as an allegory for McCarthyism. Character Chart: An engaging activity for students, featuring colourful images of each character from the play. Speech bubbles with prompts to encourage students to explore and understand each character’s role and development. Ideal for homework or in-class activities, allowing students to chart their comprehension of the play as they read. Quizzes: The third file comprises six quizzes, one to be completed following each Act of the play. Each quiz is accompanied by answers for teachers, making assessment and feedback straightforward. Students can complete the quizzes directly on the pages, assessing their grasp of the play’s events and themes. This resource is a valuable asset for Leaving Certificate students preparing for the years 2024 and 2025. It offers a comprehensive study guide, character exploration, and assessment tools to aid students in their preparation for “The Crucible” examination. Don’t miss out on this all-inclusive resource for a successful study of the play.

This printable, student-friendly revision pack is designed to support Junior Cycle English students (ages 13–15) in preparing for poetry components of their final exams. It includes detailed yet accessible notes on a wide range of poems, both studied and unseen, alongside clear explanations of poetic techniques. What’s included: A full glossary of 23 poetic techniques with definitions, effects, and examples Sample unseen poetry questions and model answers In-depth notes on studied poems, including: Mid-Term Break – Seamus Heaney Digging – Seamus Heaney Tich Miller – Wendy Cope Dulce Et Decorum Est – Wilfred Owen Base Details – Siegfried Sassoon Suicide in the Trenches – Siegfried Sassoon Timothy Winters – Charles Causley If— – Rudyard Kipling Oranges – Gary Soto The Two-Headed Calf – Laura Gilpin Unseen Poetry Sample Texts Lovers on Aran – (Unnamed poet; possibly Seamus Heaney, though uncertain) Late-night London. The Tube – Anne Cluysenaar Themes, tone, language, imagery, and key quotes for each poem Model exam answers using accessible language and strong exam technique This resource is perfect for revision, classwork, homework, or independent study. Created with mixed-ability students in mind, it helps build confidence and improve poetry analysis skills through structured and supportive guidance.

This resource is a set of reflection prompts and comparative questions designed for students studying Sive by John B. Keane in the context of cultural themes. It is structured to encourage students to draw connections between Sive, Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, and the 2023 Barbie movie. The questions focus on key aspects of cultural context such as social class, gender roles, authority figures, religion, morality, community, isolation, economic pressures, and the endings of the stories. The resource is structured as follows: Social Class and Status: Prompts explore how characters in each text are treated based on their social standing, and how poverty or wealth influences their lives and decisions. It encourages students to compare the class divides in Sive, Small Things Like These, and Barbie. Gender Roles: Questions guide students to reflect on the gender expectations and limitations placed on characters. They are asked to compare how gender roles are portrayed in the three texts and consider the impact of these roles on characters’ experiences. Authority Figures: This section focuses on how authority figures influence the characters. Prompts explore power dynamics and their effects, comparing how authority is handled in Sive, Small Things Like These, and Barbie. Religion and Morality: Prompts ask students to reflect on the role of religion and moral judgement in the characters’ lives and decisions. They compare how societal expectations shape moral choices in all three texts. Community and Isolation: Questions focus on the sense of community and isolation experienced by characters, and how the community supports or fails them. Students are encouraged to think about how community is portrayed in the texts and reflect on their own experiences of support networks. Economic Pressures: This section asks how economic struggles shape characters’ decisions and lives. Students are prompted to compare how poverty and financial constraints are portrayed in Sive, Small Things Like These, and Barbie. Ending and Resolution: Students reflect on how the endings of each text relate to the cultural context and whether the characters achieve resolution or remain constrained by societal pressures. They are asked to think about how the conclusions highlight key cultural themes. Personal Reflection: Each section ends with personal reflection questions, encouraging students to connect the themes of the texts to their own lives and experiences. This resource is designed to help students understand the cultural context of the texts, engage with key themes, and develop critical thinking skills by comparing and contrasting different literary works.

This pack contains a detailed Higher Level Leaving Certificate comparative essays on the 2024 question for Cultural Context: “Compare the extent to which aspects of the cultural context, prevalent in these texts, nurture admirable values and attitudes.” The three texts used are: Barbie (Greta Gerwig) Small Things Like These (Claire Keegan) Sive (John B. Keane) This resource includes: A full, model 70-mark comparative essay A highlighted version clearly showing: Linking phrases for effective comparison References to the mode (Cultural Context) Direct answers to the question An unmarked version for student annotation or timed writing practice A simple colour key to help students track good comparative technique Clear structure with paragraph-level comparison and specific references Perfect for: Exam prep and revision Teaching how to structure comparative essays Practising mode-focused analysis (especially Cultural Context) Modelling higher-level writing Curriculum Fit: Leaving Certificate English – Higher Level Comparative Study – Cultural Context (70-mark essay)

**Comprehensive Study Guide for Senior Students ** This detailed and accessible resource is designed for Higher Level Leaving Certificate English students studying the poetry of W.B. Yeats. It provides an in-depth analysis of key poems on the course, offering clear explanations, structured notes, and exam-focused insights to support both students and teachers. What’s Included? Detailed Analysis of Key Poems – Each poem is broken down with summary, key quotes, and thematic discussions. Exam Preparation – Step-by-step guidance on approaching poetry essay questions, with sample answers and essay structure tips. Key Themes & Techniques – Explores Yeats’s use of evocative language, symbolism, political commentary, and personal reflection. Marking Scheme Insights – Clear breakdown of how essays are assessed, helping students structure strong responses. Student-Friendly Language – Complex ideas are explained in accessible, easy-to-understand terms. Who Is It For? Teachers – A ready-to-use classroom resource for teaching Yeats with engaging explanations. Students – Ideal for revision, essay writing, and understanding Yeats’s poetry in-depth. Exam-Focused Learners – Includes Leaving Certificate-style questions, marking guidance, and practical tips. This resource ensures that Yeats’s poetry is clear, accessible, and engaging, making exam preparation smoother and more effective. Perfect for both classroom teaching and independent study. **Download now to help your students master Yeats’s poetry! **

A complete Sylvia Plath poetry resource for Leaving Cert English: includes student-friendly notes, key themes, style analysis, sample essays, and guides. This comprehensive Sylvia Plath poetry resource is designed for Leaving Certificate Higher Level English students and teachers. It includes: Clear, student-friendly summaries for all prescribed poems Detailed analysis of themes, imagery, tone, structure, and stylistic features Key quotes with accessible explanations Sample full-length essay responses, annotated with marking scheme codes Step-by-step essay scaffolds to support structured writing Visually organised and easy-to-navigate notes Supports mixed-ability classes, with content suited to students who find poetry challenging Fully aligned with SEC assessment guidelines Also included: A contextual biography of Plath Guidance on key poetic techniques and their effects Comparative links with other poets on the course Editable and printable formats for classroom or independent use This resource is ideal for teaching, revision, homework, or exam preparation. It supports a thoughtful and structured approach to Sylvia Plath’s powerful and thought-provoking poetry.

This resource provides an in-depth exploration of the Cultural Context in Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, tailored for the Comparative Study in the 2026 Leaving Certificate. It is designed to facilitate comparisons with Barbie and Sive and includes prompts for personal reflection, fostering critical thinking and engagement with the texts. What’s Included: Cultural Context Framework Clear headings to explore key aspects of cultural context, including: Social Class and Status Gender Roles Authority Figures Religion and Morality Community and Isolation Economic Pressures Ending and Resolution Guiding questions for each aspect, helping students identify and analyse how these themes are presented in Small Things Like These. Comparative Focus Prompts to compare Small Things Like These with Barbie and Sive. Thoughtful questions that encourage students to examine similarities and differences in cultural context across the three texts. Personal Reflection Prompts Space for students to connect their personal insights with the themes, promoting deeper understanding of cultural and social issues. Detailed and Structured Layout A systematic approach to help students break down complex ideas. Focused questions to encourage engagement with the text and support preparation for essay writing. Cultural Context in Small Things Like These Dedicated sections with guiding questions for each key theme, helping students explore the nuances of the text: Treatment of characters based on social standing. Gender expectations and limitations. The influence of authority figures and power dynamics. The role of religion and morality. Community support and isolation. The impact of economic pressures on characters’ lives. How the ending ties cultural context to the broader story. This teaching resource equips students with a structured approach to understanding and analysing cultural context in Small Things Like These while enabling meaningful comparisons with other texts. It supports both Higher Level and Ordinary Level study, ensuring accessibility for all learners.

This resource is a complete guide for secondary school English teachers preparing for interviews. It covers 25 frequently asked interview questions, organised into key thematic sections: Personal and Professional Background, Communication and Collaboration, Safeguarding and Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement, and Problem-Solving and Adaptability. Each question includes focused bullet points to guide your answers, along with realistic Example Scenarios based on common classroom experiences (such as engaging students with popular music, supporting EAL learners, and handling 51���� disclosures). In addition to structured question preparation, this resource now includes: Interview Preparation and Practical Tips: Advice on dress code, body language, handshake etiquette, managing nerves, and communication during the interview. Suggested Questions to Ask the Panel: Professional questions you can ask at the end of the interview to demonstrate genuine interest, strategic thinking, and a commitment to the school community. The guide is fully updated with current best practices in teaching, 51����, inclusion, and professional communication. It is perfect for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs), teachers applying for new posts, or anyone preparing for panel interviews and promotional opportunities.

Target Audience: Senior Cycle English students (5th & 6th Year), Leaving Certificate preparation Use: Revision booklet, classroom handout, exam week support This clear and comprehensive Leaving Certificate English: Tips and Advice document is designed to support students in maximising their performance in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. It brings together practical writing advice, grammar and style tips, and real guidance based on examiner feedback. What’s Included: A curated list of commonly misspelled and misused words, with corrections General advice on tone, structure, and planning for common Paper 1 task types Clear guidance on how to approach Paper 2 responses, with a focus on clarity, analysis, and staying on task Practical tips for referencing texts accurately and appropriately Guidance on effective quote usage and common quotation mistakes Suggestions for improving clarity in comparative writing, including helpful linking phrases A compiled list of common student errors and “Examiner Pet Peeves” drawn from examiner reports Quick-reference grammar and language tips to help avoid easy mistakes A printable “Exam Day Ready Sheet” summarising key reminders and final checks **Why This Resource Works: *. Based on real examiner reports and classroom-tested advice Helps students avoid common errors and improve clarity and accuracy Suitable for Higher and Ordinary Level students Ideal for teachers to use in revision lessons, exam bootcamps, or as a study guide handout This resource has been created to give students the confidence, structure, and precision needed to succeed in the Leaving Certificate English exam. It can be used across the full academic year or as a targeted revision support in the run-up to the exam.

Contents of the Pack: Sive - Student Notes (SSR & STLT) Accessible summaries of each key scene Cultural Context and General Vision & Viewpoint breakdowns Links to Small Things Like These and The Shawshank Redemption Clear thematic connections, ideal for comparative essay planning Sive - Sample 30 Mark Answers: Cultural Context & GVV Exam-style responses addressing common comparative questions PQE format throughout with close reference to key scenes Focused on helping students build confidence with 30-mark comparative questions Answers explore themes such as social division, unacceptable behaviour, gender roles, power structures, and personal values Sive - Key Quotes Themed and colour-coded quote banks Quotes categorised under key headings: Love vs. Marriage, Greed, Gender Roles, Religion, Social Class, and more Character-specific quotes (Mena, Mike, Nanna, Sive, Liam, Thomasheen) Perfect for revision and supporting essay writing with direct textual evidence Who is it for? Teachers looking for structured and student-friendly Sive materials Students preparing for comparative study essays Learners aiming to improve their understanding of the cultural and thematic landscape of Sive Particularly useful for drawing connections to Small Things Like These and The Shawshank Redemption

Description: This comprehensive Unseen Poetry Revision Pack is designed for Higher Level Leaving Certificate English students preparing for Paper 2: Unseen Poetry. It includes a range of sample poems from past and recent exams, including the 2023 poem Guest Room by Victoria Kennefick. The pack supports students in building confidence and exam technique through: Sample exam-style answers (10- and 20-mark questions) Scaffolded versions to guide students in structuring their own responses Prompts, sentence starters, and key ideas to support differentiated learning Clear focus on theme, tone, language, and poetic techniques Examiner-focused advice on common pitfalls and what earns marks Perfect for classroom use, revision, homework, or timed practice. Suitable for individual study or group discussion. Student-friendly and teacher-ready! Included: Formatted poems (e.g. Guest Room, Badb, Building My Grandfather) Official LC-style questions Full sample answers Scaffolded versions of answers Key techniques and terminology Tips for engaging with unseen poetry Curriculum Alignment: Leaving Certificate English – Higher Level Paper 2: Unseen Poetry Section

This comprehensive resource is designed to support students preparing for the Higher Level Leaving Certificate English Paper 1. It includes detailed guidance on Section I (Comprehending) and Section II (Composition), aligned with the most recent SEC exam papers (2022–2024). The resource covers: Structured notes on Q1, Q2, and Q3 from Section I, including sample themes, strategies, and APAIN language styles A full breakdown of all major composition types: personal essay, short story, speech, opinion piece, descriptive writing, feature article, diary entry, blog post, podcast script, proposal, report, interview, and more Clear formatting tips, writing techniques, tone/register guidance, and time management strategies Student-friendly practice prompts for every genre Updated to reflect recent trends, marking criteria, and SEC language Ideal for classroom teaching, individual revision, or exam prep. Suitable for both teachers and students.

his is a clear, accessible student guide for writing a full 70-mark comparative essay for the Leaving Certificate English exam, focused on Barbie (film), Small Things Like These (novella), and Sive (play). It covers everything students need to succeed, including: How to understand and approach the comparative section. Explanation of the major comparative modes: Cultural Context, General Vision and Viewpoint, Literary Genre, and Theme or Issue. Time management tips (including how long to spend planning and writing). A simple, repeatable essay structure (Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion). Essential exam advice: how to link texts, answer the actual question, and use key moments and quotes without retelling the plot. *A practical Comparative Table comparing Barbie, Small Things Like These, and Sive across the major headings (Cultural Context and GVV). A Narrative Structure Grid for all three texts, clearly setting out Exposition, Conflict, Climax, and Resolution. Linking phrases to help students compare naturally across their essays. A final Comparative Checklist to keep students focused and confident. Perfect for: Higher Level and strong Ordinary Level students. Final revision lessons or independent student study. Teachers who want a step-by-step comparative writing guide tailored to Barbie, Small Things Like These, and Sive. Students who need help structuring clear, well-linked essays with real exam focus. Format: PDF (one full student booklet – ready to print or use digitally). Clean layout and student-friendly language.

This comprehensive practice worksheet is designed to support students studying Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan for the Leaving Certificate. It focuses on the cultural context of the text, with two key 30-mark questions exploring freedom and power. The resource includes sample answers, step-by-step guidance on structuring responses, and detailed paragraph breakdowns using the PQE (Point, Quote, Explain) method. It encourages students to think critically about societal power dynamics and moral choices, while providing clear frameworks to help them organise their essays. The worksheet also offers space for students to draft their own answers, making it a practical tool for classroom or independent revision.

An introduction to the OL English course for 5th year students and a guide on what texts to purchase and where. Follow @rescueresource on instagram for an editable version of this resource!