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Ms Hanahoe

 Examination of the two texts Rain Man (film) and The Curious
Incident of the boy in the Night (Novel)

 Introduction to the Concept of difference

 Examination of Key Scenes

 Individual and group tasks

 Identifying report structure and formulating a response for
submission

Mr Carolan
This module will introduce students to the area of comparative

studies. Through the study of the novel "The Road" by Cormac

McCarthy and the film " True Grit" dirs. Joel and Ethan Coen.

Ms Pike
Topic

 “Night” by Elie Wiesel

 Introduction to biography (background, interviews etc)

brainstorming keywords and knowledge of Holocaust
 Introduction to autobiography writing and create your own

autobiography

 Begin reading the book, listen to audio of text, class discussion,
recording of a reflective diary after every chapter, debate,

 Study of war poetry – “The War Photographer” and “Mortars”

 Comparative essay “Night” and one poem of your choosing

Ms Hogan

This module will focus on the Dystopian genre through the medium
of the short story, poetry and film. This unit will build on previous

knowledge from Junior Cert with a view to strengthening skills for

Leaving Cert. Students will revise/learn terminology related to the
short story, poetry and film. Students will examine the broader

conventions of short story, poetry and film and assess each work for