The Merchant of Venice - Junior Cycle Shakespeare

• 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 KELLY’S 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.

PAULINE KELLY’S imaginative edition of The Merchant of Venice specifically meets the demands of the Junior Cycle time frame and the new examination questions.