English
Character mind-map: Felix in 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22504/22227.pdf Added: 23 Apr 2017 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: WorksheetMind-map for the character of Felix in 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman, a prescribed novel for Junior Cycle English. Students are given characteristics of Felix and must find quotes and examples from the text to support these characteristics.
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- JC
- English
Strand: 2. Reading
Strand unit: 06. Character/Setting/Story/Action
Suggestions for use: I have found it useful to project this mind-map on to a whiteboard and fill in the examples using suggestions from students. This mind-map has been used with lower ability students in particular as it provides a simple overview of a main character.
Novel opening activity: 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22506/22229.pdf Added: 23 Apr 2017 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: WorksheetWorksheet containing activities based on the opening of the novel 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman, a prescribed novel for the Junior Cycle English specification. Students learn about the characteristics of an effective novel opening and identify these characteristics in the opening of 'Once'.
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- JC
- English
Strand: 2. Reading
Strand unit: 04. Respond to Literary Texts Critically
Suggestions for use: As a pre-reading activity, students should be taught the characteristics of an effective novel opening (listed on worksheet). They should then read chapter 1 of the novel 'Once'. It would be good have a general class or small group discussion to see whether or not students can identify the opening characteristics in the first chapter of the novel. Then the individual students should write down examples of each characteristic identified in the chapter.
Key Skills: Managing Information and Thinking Literacy
'Once' by Morris Gleitzman: plot event sequencing activity/plot summary
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22502/22225.pdf Added: 23 Apr 2017 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: GameList of plot events for the novel 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman, a prescribed novel for the Junior Cycle English specification.
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- JC
- English
Strand: 2. Reading
Strand unit: 07. Key Moments
Suggestions for use: This resource could be used as a plot summary to aid students with revision of the key moments of the novel. It could be made more interactive by cutting out the plot events, mixing them up and getting students to arrange the plot events in the correct order.
Key Skills: Managing Information and Thinking Literacy
Penguin Teachers' notes for the novel 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman
https://cdn.penguin.com.au/462/document/Once.pdf Added: 28 Mar 2017 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson PlanGuide for teacher to the novel 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman, a prescribed novel for Junior Cycle English.
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- JC
- English
Strand: 2. Reading
Strand unit: 04. Respond to Literary Texts Critically
Suggestions for use: Contains a number of suggested resources and activities which teachers can use in teaching the novel 'Once', including discussion questions based on each chapter of the novel.
Key Skills: Literacy
Sample Answer on Opening Chapter of 'Of Mice and Men'
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/24130/23853.pdf Added: 15 Aug 2017 Contributor: Dara Hogan Resource type: Demonstration / Guide/notes / Lesson PlanThis annotated sample answer provides a simple guide to the use of quotes and key moments in an answer. It encourages the students to read closely and note authorial intention in their texts.
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- JC
- English
Strand: 3. Writing
Strand unit: 07. Show Critical Appreciation to their Texts
Suggestions for use: Students should be encouraged to make a close reading of the opening pages of 'Of Mice and Men' noting the authors physical description of the main characters and also their character traits. The annotated sample answer provides guidance in using these quotes and integrating them into an answer.
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Literacy
The Theme of Dreams in 'Of Mice and Men' - Sample Answer
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/24129/23852.pdf Added: 15 Aug 2017 Contributor: Dara Hogan Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan / Reference / Exam PapersAn annotated sample answer which provides guidance in the use of quotes, key moments and examples when writing about a theme in a novel. The answer follows the theme of dreams in a chronological manner though the novel.
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- JC
- English
Strand: 3. Writing
Strand unit: 07. Show Critical Appreciation to their Texts
Suggestions for use: The answer can be used as a template or exemplar for the students to examine other themes in Of Mice and Men or other texts on their course. Students should be encouraged to annotate the answer and understand the use of quotes and key moments.
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Literacy
'Once' by Morris Gleitzman (Part One: Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkgf6ZvIEQ0 Added: 22 Jun 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoA Youtube audio book for 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman. The audio covers the first part of the book read by the author. The story is about a young Jewish boy who is determined to escape an orphanage in search of his parents.
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- JC
- English
Strand: 1. Oral Language
Strand unit: 04. Listen Actively Noting Main Points
Suggestions for use: Assign the listening activity as a homework exercise to re-cap on reading material for next lesson.
The Outsiders by S.E Hinton - Activities
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/samples/200332.pdf Added: 28 Nov 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesA task/activity suggested for each of the 12 chapters within the novel 'The Outsiders' by S.E Hinton. 11-page booklet by Prestwick House.
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- JC
- English
Strand: 2. Reading
Strand unit: 04. Respond to Literary Texts Critically
Letter Writing - JCSP
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/24629/24352.pdf Added: 19 Sep 2017 Contributor: PDST Resource type: WorksheetThis booklet is about writing letters. People can tell a lot from the way you write letters, so you will need to practice writing many kinds of letters. This workbook will give students a chance to write informal letters, postcards and formal letters.
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- JC
- English
Strand: 3. Writing
Strand unit: 01. Clear Purpose in Writing
Strand: 3. Writing
Strand unit: 09. Engage in Writing Process (Personally)
