Junior Cycle Complete Short Story Unit and Workbook

Engaging, curriculum-aligned short story resource for Junior Cycle English. Includes classic and modern texts, student-friendly worksheets, and creative tasks to build skills in reading, writing, and oral communication.

**This complete teaching pack contains:
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• A student workbook with clear, accessible worksheets
• A mix of classic and modern short stories (The Landlady, Lamb to the Slaughter, The Tell-Tale Heart, First Confession, Thank You, Ma’am, Janey Mary, The Sniper, plus a six-word story activity)
• Pre-reading tasks (vocabulary, predictions, discussion starters)
• During & after reading tasks (comprehension, theme exploration, character analysis)
• Creative & writing activities (story mountains, PEEL paragraphs, diary entries, alternate endings, dramatic monologues)

Why teachers will love it:

• Fully aligned with the Junior Cycle English Specification
• Supports all eight Key Skills of Junior Cycle
• Builds critical thinking, creativity, and confidence
• Ready-to-use and adaptable for different ability levels
• Saves hours of planning with a structured, engaging approach

Perfect for introducing the short story genre, preparing for assessment, and keeping students motivated with a wide variety of classroom-tested activities.