Designed so the play can be taught within a 4- to 6-week time frame More challenging questions are prepared in the textbook and scaffolded in the Portfolio Key Moments have focus points in the textbook and questions in the Portfolio Sample answers from the 2022 final exam included
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Textbook Portfolio* FREE eBooks Digital resources on www.gillexplore.ie
*included with the textbook
PAULINE KELLYS imaginative edition of The Merchant of Venice specifically meets the demands of the Junior Cycle time frame and the new examination questions.
TEXTBOOK UNIQUE FEATURES
Brief storyline points make the play accessible for all students Relevant phrases from learning outcomes explicitly stated for each exercise Glossary of drama terms taught, annotated and tested Many comprehension questions that are easy to correct orally in class Key moment reference grid shows page numbers, teaching focus, reference to sample answers and What makes this a Key Moment Practical guides to accomplishing oral and written CBAs Annotated sample answers use pointers from SEC Marking Schemes
PORTFOLIO
Includes a set of exercises for each act:
Know the Facts questions Key Moment exam preparation Key Quotations Crossword
DIGITAL RESOURCES
PowerPoints: Interactive solutions to the Portfolio exercises make in-class correction quick and easy Modern Translations of Key Scenes
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
I like how crystal clear the key moments are and how key quotes have been highlighted.
There is a good balance of activity in the Portfolio without overloading it and making it onerous for a teacher.
THE AUTHOR
PAULINE KELLY taught in Marian College for 24 years. National Leader of Junior Cycle English Support Service for two years, English advisor and trainer with SLSS, PDST, she now works with Education Centres and is a teacher trainer with PME Schools of Education. Pauline is the author/co-author of many best-selling English textbooks, including the market-leading Fire and Ice series, Skills for Exam Success English and Romeo and Juliet.