Small Things Like These - Ordinary Level Comparative Study

This comprehensive resource is designed specifically for Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English students studying Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan as part of the Comparative Study.

The booklet provides chapter-by-chapter support, with a strong focus on the three Ordinary Level comparative modes:

Theme
Social Setting
Relationships

Each chapter includes:

• A clear chapter summary in accessible language
• Reading check questions to support comprehension
• Focused activities on theme, social setting, and relationships
• Short, structured writing tasks suitable for classwork or homework
• Comparative revision notes linking the chapter to wider comparative study
• Prompts to help students make comparisons with other texts

The language is simple, supportive, and exam-focused, making it ideal for mixed-ability classes and weaker Ordinary Level students. The resource helps students build confidence gradually while consistently linking the novel to comparative requirements.

Ideal for:

• Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate English
• Guided reading and revision
• Comparative preparation and practice
• Homework, classwork, or substitute lessons

This resource supports students in understanding the text clearly while developing the skills they need to answer comparative questions with confidence.