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This clear, student-friendly revision booklet is designed to help 3rd Year students prepare for the Junior Cycle English exam. It breaks down key question types and skills with helpful explanations, examples, and short practice tasks. **What’s Included: ** Language use: similes, metaphors, strong verbs, emotive and persuasive language Personal response: structured templates and sentence starters Functional writing: examples of speeches, letters, articles, interviews, and more Unseen poetry: how to approach unseen poems, with strategies and sample answers Studied texts: guidance and questions for poetry, novel, drama, Shakespeare, and film Grammar and poetic technique reference pages with clear definitions and examples Handy checklists and a long-answer planning template Perfect for: Junior Cycle English (Ireland) Lower or mixed-ability groups In-class revision, homework, or independent learning Format: A ready-to-use, printable PDF booklet. Suitable for printing or digital platforms (Google Classroom, Teams, etc.).

This resource pack is designed to support students preparing for the 70-mark Comparative question on the 2024 Leaving Certificate English exam (Cultural Context mode). It explores the prescribed question: “In the case of at least two texts on your comparative course, compare the extent to which aspects of the cultural context, prevalent in these texts, nurture admirable values and attitudes.” **The essay focuses on three texts: ** Sive by John B. Keane Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan The Shawshank Redemption (dir. Frank Darabont) **The pack includes three versions of a model answer: ** Unhighlighted Version – ideal for students to annotate independently or use in class discussion. Highlighted Version – highlights key comparative phrases, references to the question, and effective use of the mode. Headers & Highlighted Version – includes clear section headings, topic sentence signposts, and full highlighting for structured analysis and essay planning. **Each version helps students develop: ** A deep understanding of how cultural context affects values like compassion, justice, and courage A clear, comparative structure Confidence in linking ideas across texts Strong, focused writing under exam conditions Perfect for revision, modelling, peer assessment, or teaching paragraph structure and comparative skills.

This is a clear and accessible 30-mark test designed to assess students’ understanding of poetic devices. Ideal for Junior Cycle (Ireland) or Key Stage 3 (UK) English students, the test covers a wide range of techniques including metaphor, simile, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, personification, tone, theme, and more. The resource includes: A printable student test (30 short questions, 1 mark each) A full answer key for easy marking Questions are a mix of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, definitions, and examples to suit mixed-ability groups. Perfect for end-of-unit assessment, revision, or homework. Curriculum Links: Poetry techniques, Junior Cycle Learning Outcomes, KS3 English Literature and Language

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)

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 Poetry Techniques Mini Test is designed to support the Junior Cycle Poetry Booklet. It focuses on core poetic devices that students are expected to learn, recognise, and apply confidently by the end of the course. Content Overview: 10 essential poetic techniques (e.g. alliteration, simile, metaphor, etc.) A mix of question types: matching, multiple choice, identification, and creative writing A total of 30 marks, making it suitable for short assessments or in-class revision Accompanied by a full Answer Key for teacher use or peer correction Purpose: This test helps reinforce students’ understanding of poetic language and literary techniques, providing both revision and assessment opportunities. It is ideal for use: After studying a selection of poems As preparation for Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) As a formative assessment tool in class Supports Learning Outcomes: This resource aligns with the Junior Cycle English Learning Outcomes related to understanding poetic language, identifying key techniques, and creating personal texts using poetic devices.

This comprehensive and student-friendly resource pack contains one-page revision guides for each prescribed poet on the 2025 Leaving Certificate Higher Level English course. Designed with clarity and accessibility in mind, each page offers a concise breakdown of key poems under the following headings: Summary – a clear overview of the poem Key Lines – essential quotes for revision and essays Themes – core ideas explored in the poem Tone – the mood and attitude of the speaker Personal Response – thoughtful commentary to support critical engagement Language – stylistic features, imagery, and form Each poet’s selection includes multiple annotated poems, with space for students to make their own notes. These sheets are ideal for classwork, homework, revision, or as handouts during poetry study and exam preparation. Included Poets: T.S. Eliot Sylvia Plath Emily Dickinson Tracy K. Smith Patrick Kavanagh Eavan Boland Derek Mahon Gerard Manley Hopkins Perfect for: Individual study and reflection Supporting essay planning and quote learning Junior teacher guidance or student-led learning Simple, structured, and visually consistent, these printable A4 resources help demystify complex poems while encouraging deeper student engagement with each poet’s work.

Each guide includes: Summary: A concise overview of the poem’s content. Key Lines: Essential quotations for analysis and essays. Themes: Central ideas explored in the poem. Tone: The mood and atmosphere conveyed. Personal Response: Reflective commentary to encourage critical engagement. Language: Analysis of stylistic features, imagery, and form. My Notes: Space for students to jot down personal insights and observations. Poems Covered: Grandfather Day Trip to Donegal Ecclesiastes After the Titanic As It Should Be A Disused Shed in Co. Wexford Rathlin The Chinese Restaurant in Portrush Kinsale Antarctica

Each guide includes: Summary: A concise overview of the poem’s content. Key Lines: Essential quotations for analysis and essays. Themes: Central ideas explored in the poem. Tone: The mood and atmosphere conveyed. Personal Response: Reflective commentary to encourage critical engagement. Language: Analysis of stylistic features, imagery, and form. *My Notes: Space for students to jot down personal insights and observations. Poems Covered: Inniskeen Road: July Evening Shancoduff From The Great Hunger: Section I Advent A Christmas Childhood Epic Canal Bank Walk Lines Written on a Seat on the Grand Canal The Hospital On Raglan Road

Each guide includes: Summary: A concise overview of the poem’s content. Key Lines: Essential quotations for analysis and essays. Themes: Central ideas explored in the poem. Tone: The mood and atmosphere conveyed. Personal Response: Reflective commentary to encourage critical engagement. Language: Analysis of stylistic features, imagery, and form. My Notes: Space for students to jot down personal insights and observations. Poems Covered: “Hope” is the thing with feathers There’s a certain Slant of light I felt a Funeral, in my Brain A Bird came down the Walk I Heard a Fly buzz – when I died The Soul has Bandaged moments I could bring You Jewels – had I a mind to

Each guide includes: Summary: A concise overview of the poem’s content. Key Lines: Essential quotations for analysis and essays. Themes: Central ideas explored in the poem. Tone: The mood and atmosphere conveyed. Personal Response: Reflective commentary to encourage critical engagement. Language: Analysis of stylistic features, imagery, and form. My Notes: Space for students to jot down personal insights and observations. Poems Covered: God’s Grandeur Spring As Kingfishers Catch Fire, Dragonflies Draw Flame The Windhover Pied Beauty Felix Randal Inversnaid I Wake and Feel the Fell of Dark, Not Day

Each guide includes: Summary: A concise overview of the poem’s content. Key Lines: Essential quotations for analysis and essays. Themes: Central ideas explored in the poem. Tone: The mood and atmosphere conveyed. Personal Response: Reflective commentary to encourage critical engagement. Language: Analysis of stylistic features, imagery, and form. My Notes: Space for students to jot down personal insights and observations. Poems Covered: The War Horse Child of Our Time The Famine Road The Shadow Doll Outside History The Black Lace Fan My Mother Gave Me This Moment The Pomegranate Love

What’s Included: Notes for all three prescribed poems, with strong emphasis on personal response and historical context. Accessible language for discussing trauma, memory, and cultural critique. Poems Covered: It’s Not The Greatest Personal Privation The Searchers Letter to a Photojournalist Going In The Museum of Obsolescence The Universe as Primal Scream Don’t you Wonder, Sometimes?

What’s Included: Detailed, student-friendly breakdowns of each poem focusing on emotion, symbolism, and tone. Particularly useful for exploring themes like motherhood, depression, and identity. Poems Covered: Poppies in July Child Black Rook in Rainy Weather The Times Are Tidy Morning Song Finisterre Mirror Pheasant Elm The Arrival of the Bee Box

What’s Included: One-page notes for each poem featuring: Summary, Key Lines, Themes, Tone, Personal Response, Language, and space for student notes. Poems Covered: Preludes Aunt Helen The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock The Waste Land Part II – A Game of Chess Journey of the Magi Landscaped: III Usk Rannoch, By Glencoe

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 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.

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 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.

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