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Critical-Thinking Activities
Critical-Thinking
Activities
Engaging Activities and Reproducibles to Develop Kids’ Higher-Level Thinking Skills
Recognizing and Recalling Activities
Distinguishing and Visualizing Activities
Activities for Following Directions and Classifying
Sequencing and Predicting Activities
Activities for Inferring and Drawing Conclusions
Evaluating Activities
Analyzing Activities
Synthesizing Activities
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Lord of the Flies Study Guide
Easy differentiated Study guide with key vocabulary, plot close test, chapter questions and bullet point easy synopsis of each chapter
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Patrick Kavanah Inniskean Road July Evening Worksheet
Patrick Kavanah Inniskean Road July Evening Worksheet and tasks
Summarized into topics:
Patrick Kavanagh and "On Raglan Road" poem/song
Diary entry from Patrick Kavanagh's perspective on the night of the poem
Drawing representing the song
Poem from the perspective of someone going to Billy Brennan's dance
Two drawings of Billy Brennan's dance - one in 1936 and one in a modern setting
Additional research on Patrick Kavanagh and his life.
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Elizabeth Bishop Essay Planner
The Elizabeth Bishop guide is a short guide designed to help Leaving Certificate English students understand and analyze Elizabeth Bishop’s poetry. The document provides detailed explanations, strategies for writing poetry essays, and key insights into Bishop’s themes and stylistic techniques.
Key Features of the Document:
Introduction to Elizabeth Bishop’s Poetry:
The document begins by introducing Elizabeth Bishop as a poet whose work often delves into themes of personal experience, nature, survival, and identity. It emphasizes her distinctive style, marked by detailed observation and emotional restraint.
Understanding the Leaving Certificate Poetry Essay:
Students are guided on how to approach a poetry essay, focusing on the themes and stylistic features that are commonly examined in Bishop’s work. It outlines the importance of identifying key words in the question and how to structure a response around them.
Past Exam Questions:
The document includes a section with past exam questions related to Bishop’s poetry (e.g., from 2009 and 2013). These questions focus on analyzing the themes and language used by Bishop, providing students with real-world examples of what to expect in their exams.
Sample Essay Structure:
A step-by-step breakdown of how to write a poetry essay is provided. This includes guidance on:
Crafting a strong introduction that mentions the poet and key themes.
Writing body paragraphs that analyze individual poems, with a focus on techniques like imagery, simile, and metaphor.
Ending with a thoughtful conclusion that summarizes the main points and offers a personal reflection.
Sample Essay Paragraph:
The document includes a sample paragraph based on a past exam question. It demonstrates how to analyze a specific poem (e.g., The Fish) and link it to the themes of survival and resilience using vivid imagery and personal reflection.
Key Techniques in Bishop’s Poetry:
A list of important literary techniques used by Bishop, such as:
Imagery: Her ability to paint vivid pictures through descriptive language.
Symbolism: How objects or creatures in her poems symbolize larger human experiences.
Tone: The mood or attitude conveyed in her poems.
Personification: Attributing human qualities to non-human objects, often creating empathy for the subjects of her poems.
Practice Questions and Scaffolding:
The document provides students with a practice essay question and a clear scaffold for structuring their responses. The scaffold helps students break down their analysis and use quotes effectively in their essays.
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King Lear Act 1 Visual Revision Notes
This document is a visually engaging revision guide for King Lear Act 1, designed for Leaving Certificate students. It includes:
Key Plot Points from each scene, using emojis to highlight important events.
Character Analysis with key quotes for Lear, Goneril, Cordelia, Kent, and the Fool.
Themes of Authority, Kingship, Loyalty, and Betrayal, with colored headings and organized content for easy reference.
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King Lear Act 2 Revision Sheet Visual Guide for Students
This visual revision sheet for Act 2 of King Lear is designed to help students quickly and effectively review the key events, characters, and themes of the act. It includes emojis and student-friendly notes to make the content engaging and easier to understand.