The Merchant of Venice Revision!

For Second Years who have just read The Merchant of Venice and Third Years who are currently revising their studied drama, Here is a link to some useful study aids and videos. Check out the revison notes first and then attempt the test to check your knowledge!

Media Savvy: All About Ads!

We have examined advertising in class as part of our Media Studies throughout the year. This powerpoint on Skoool.ie (http://www.skoool.ie/content/skoool_learning/junior/lessons/english/advertising/interface.html?id=a) provides a good re-cap on the topics studied in class. This is a nice revision tool for both Summer tests and the Junior Certificate. Advertising is a popular question in the Media section of the Junior Cert paper, so get studying!

Poetry Revision!

Calling all Third Years busy studying for the upcoming exams!... Here is a link to some helpful study resources for Poetry. A reading of each poem, along with notes on the theme, language etc is provided on Skoool.ie. Just click on this link ( http://www.skoool.ie/skoool/junior.asp?id=1477) and then begin the study of your chosen poem. Happy studying!

Calling All Poets!

Do you love to write poetry? Do you have a way with words?... If so, this year's Teaching English magazine, ‘Write a Poem’ competition is for you! There are two categories: Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle. Below are the full details of the competition. 

Have a look at past prize winners since the inception of the competition on English website www.pdst.ie and select the Modern Languages section.

2012 Teaching English 'Write a Poem' Competiton

Rules of the Competition

Each entrant may submit one poem.

Each entry must be typed or written clearly in legible handwriting

Each entry must contain:       

                                                The Title of the Poem.

The Name of the Entrant.

The Name and Address of the School.

The Category.

                                               

Each entry must be stamped by the school or signed by an English Teacher.

Where an entry is modelled on, or written in response to, a poem, the name of the poem and the poet must be clearly stated on the entry and, where possible, a copy of the original poem should be enclosed.  

The competition is aimed at individual writers.  Class sets of poems will not be considered for the competition. 

All entries must be sent to Esther Herlihy, English Administrator, PDST, Navan Education Centre, Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath.

Please note that entrants should keep a copy of their poems, as no poems will be returned.

Prizes: For the Writers

The winning poets in each section will receive a cash prize, a commemorative plaque and their poem will be printed in the Winter 2012 issue of the Teaching English Magazine. 

Prizes will be presented at an award ceremony organised in association with Laois Education Centre and Poetry Ireland.  

Closing Date: 30th March 2012

The Merchant of Venice Famous Speeches

In anticipation of our trip to see The Merchant of Venice in The Helix, D.C.U on Monday, here are two famous speeches from the play. We have studied Shylock's Revenge or Equality Speech and Portia's Quality of Mercy Speech in class. In the Wordles below the most common words in each speech are largest. Have a look at the speeches below (Click on each picture to enlarge) and remind yourself of

Shakespeare's great writing! 

War Poetry: Dulce et Decorum Est

Third year students have been studying Wilfred Owen's war poem Dulce et Decorum Est. Follow this link here on Skoool.ie. You will find an interesting lesson, which examines the themes, tone and language in the poem.