Leaving Cert English
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Poetic Techniques Bingo
This is a nice way of encouraging students to find and comment on various poetic techniques in both unseen and studied poetry. Students tick all that apply and are then expected to provide examples from within the poem. Continue reading
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Personal Essay Plan
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-cKuQ7Fpf0k__MV378XlEzz4XvvMniCpqBoV3TjLDro/edit Continue reading
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The Role of Kent in King Lear
Overview: The character of Kent performs a number of dramatic functions in the play: Kent is the epitome of fidelity in the play- he remains absolutely and unquestionably faithful to Lear throughout and serves as a foil to the treacherous and immoral characters as well as providing much needed relief from the cynical evil and… Continue reading
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Hamlet Slideshow
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MagsbYwLF6uQ3Hc8oq4ifqM9xBDOtMw4f-YSqDLH6VA/edit Continue reading
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Character of Iago in Othello
Character of Iago Central points: Overall analysis: A completely diabolical villain who exploits characters’ weaknesses and seizes any opportunity to create discord. He remains one of Shakespeare’s most heinous villains. Iago’s contempt for Othello is established from the beginning of the play. In his discussion with Roderigo in scene one, he openly admits that he… Continue reading
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King Lear Character Overview
There is perhaps no tragic hero in Shakespearean literature whose fatal flaw is so incontrovertibly evidenced in the opening scene. We are immediately introduced to Lear’s hubris, as he forces his daughters to compete for their share of his kingdom in a test that is as superficial as it is superfluous. He is oblivious to… Continue reading
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GVVP Glossary
•Mood Pessimistic Uplifting •Atmosphere Disillusioned Outlook •Attitude … Continue reading
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GVVP Structure
GVVP Structure Key words for GVVP: mood, atmosphere, vision, view, message, outlook, bleak, cynical, pessimistic, tragic, comical, optimistic, hopeful, successful, unsuccessful, thriving REMEMBER: ALL OF THE ENSUING FOCUS POINTS ARE MEASURABLE!!! Opening of Texts A paragraph each on the opening of each text and how they compare in establishing the initial GVVP Focus on: The… Continue reading
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Sample Theme or Issue Essay Plan
Theme Essay Plan Your theme is IDENTITY Your three texts: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Brooklyn directed by John Crowley, A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen You have three central points to make: Structure of essay: Introduction: Where you introduce your theme, your texts and engage with whatever question is asked. Ensure also… Continue reading
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Holden Caulfield
About Me
Ms. Cotter’s Class is a run by Claire Cotter, a teacher and SEN Coordinator in Christian Brothers College Cork.
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