What’s Inside: Character Insights: Dive deep into the minds of Antonio, Bassanio, Shylock, and more! Detailed notes bring characters to life, aiding in a profound understanding of their motivations and roles. Theme Exploration: Uncover the layers of themes woven into the play! From love and friendship to justice and prejudice, this PowerPoint provides clear explanations, making complex themes accessible. Exam-Style Questions: Prepare for your exams with confidence! This PowerPoint includes 2 exam-style questions to hone your analytical skills and enhance your understanding of the text (HL & OL) Sample Answers: Don’t just guess how to answer – learn from the best! Sample answers provide a model for structuring your responses, ensuring you grasp the nuances of effective essay writing.

A study booklet revising 6 popular poems for 3rd year students. Digging by Seamus Heaney When All the Others Were Away at Mass by Seamus Heaney Midterm Break by Seamus Heaney The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W.B Yeats Base Details by Siegfried Sassoon Exlporing brief poem analysis of each poem, themes and poetic techniques

Notes to study: The Shawshank Redemption by Frank Darabont Room by Emma Donoghue The Crucible by Arthur Miller

This resource examines the following texts: The Shawshank Redemption by Frank Darabont The Crucible by Arthur Miller Room by Emma Donoghue As a previous LC examiner, these are notes I found useful when teaching my own class on how to approach the 70m question Step-by-Step guide to approaching the essay Sample Essay included

An essay planner used to help students grasp complexities when answering a 70 mark Q in HL English LC. 2023 HL Q: Compare how comprehensively similar or different ethical (moral) questions are explored in the treatment of the same theme or issue, in at least two texts on your comparative course. Develop your response with reference to your chosen texts. (70 marks) (2023) This can be edited to suit your class, or manipulated to suit different essay titles!

This is a study note booklet based on The Call by Peadar O’ Guilin. (New Studied Novel to the course) A comprehensive note booklet to aid students at JC level to undertsand characters, themes etc. Writing tasks also included with quotes and context for each!

This 69 slide resource contains a breakdown of each scene in the play, with engaging student questions and activities geared towards JC English (Higher & Ordinary Level) Comprehension Questions Functional Writing Character Dialogue Reflective Writing Argumentative Debating

Emily Dickinson Study Notes A Word Document Booklet (Editable) Containing: Biographic Information Stylistic Features “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 I could bring You Jewels – had I a mind to 2022 Sample Essay Question

A class test I made for my 1st year class. Created to help students practice their answering technique using PQE. Examines the message of Dulce Et Decorum Est.

A Powerpoint and worksheet bundle exploring how modern music can be seen as poetry!

This presentation is made to encourage discussion around the 2019 LC Exam question: *Discuss how effectively Plath uses a range of images to develop her themes and add drama to her poetry.  Develop your response with reference to the poems by Sylvia Plath on your course.  * The tables present in this presentation should be printed out for students to identify images in each poem to establish their points

A comprehensive presentation on the work of Seamus Heaney and how he transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. This powerpoint resource is to act as a revision guide, focusing on Heaney and his masterful transformations of everyday life and the notion of identity and culture. Poems included: The Forge, Mossbawn: Two Poems in Dedication (1) Sunlight, A Constable Calls, The Skunk, The Underground and The Pitchfork.

In this resource, I have gone through each poem with short summary, techniques and themes. I have also used AI to predict some questions that could be asked on Sylvia Plath. I have then answered the essay question based on confinement and liberation. Poems examined: 1: The Times are Tidy 2: Morning Song 3: Mirror 4: Poppies in July 5: The Arrival of the Bee Box 6: Child A sample essay (editable word document) is also attached with this resource!

This comprehensive resource contains notes on the following texts: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck The Call by Peadar O’ Guilin The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare Spiderman into the Spiderverse by Peter Ramsay Topics covered in each text: Characters Relationships Themes Authors writing style (Imagery, sensory language) Visual Techniques in Film 3 Key moments that you enjoyed Key moment that shows traits of character Summary of plot Quotes

Everything you need on a daily basis as a Secondary School Teacher to stay focused and organized! Sections included: Record of Meetings Class Details and Assessment Tracking (7 groups) Lesson Planner/Tracker (166 Days of Teaching - as per Irish Calendar) Notes Simply print and organize in a folder, or have it binded!

A 36 page workbook for JC students to help them engage more critically with the film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This workbook has time suggestions throughout its sections, prompting students to answer sections after so much time has passed in the film. This resource would also pair well with the Ppt , which can be found in my shop!

A full working unit on W.B Yeats for HL Leaving Certificate Students. This bundle contains a PDF and Ppt. The Ppt is the lesson content and the PDF can be used as an accompaniment to each lesson and/or study notes for exams and essays! This bundle contains: Student Activities Comprehension Questions Poetry Analysis and Poetic Technique Notes of 6 Poems: The Lake Isle of Innisfree, The Wild Swans at Coole, An Irish Airman Foresees His Death, September 1913, Easter 1916 and Sailing to Byzantium Notes on Stylistic Features Sample 2024 Essay

Unlocking Character Traits: Delve deep into the multifaceted characters of Miles Morales, Peter Parker, and more! Explore their unique traits, motivations, and character development, offering students a nuanced understanding of the hero’s journey. Exploring Themes: Uncover the rich thematic tapestry woven throughout the film, from identity and diversity to family dynamics and the responsibility that comes with great power. Our resource provides thought-provoking discussions and activities to help students analyze and reflect on these essential themes. Unforgettable Key Moments: Take a closer look at pivotal scenes that shape the narrative. From Miles Morales’ iconic “Leap of Faith” to the intense “What’s Up, Danger?” sequence, our resource breaks down key moments, fostering critical thinking and narrative analysis. Stylistic Features (Animation) Appreciation: Immerse students in the groundbreaking animation style of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Explore the unique visual elements, artistic choices, and animation techniques that set this film apart. Our resource provides a platform for students to appreciate the artistry behind the storytelling.

An 81 slide presentation to aid the intitial reading/revision of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. This resource is geared towards Junior Cycle English and contains extensive notes to cover a range of possible questions that could come up on an exam paper. This contains: Meeting the Characters Before Reading Chapter Summaries Chapter Questions Critical Thinking Activities Thematic Studies In-Depth Character Study (George, Lennie, Curley & Curley’s Wife)

A 97 slideshow containing notes and student tasks/questions regarding the poetry of Tracy K. Smith! It’s Not The Searchers The Universe is a House Party The Museum of Obsolescence Letter to a Photojournalist Going In The Universe as Primal Scream