General Vision & Viewpoint Comparative Study Pack (Sive, Small Things Like These, The Shawshank Rede

This complete Leaving Certificate Higher Level Comparative Study resource focuses on the General Vision and Viewpoint mode using Sive (John B. Keane), Small Things Like These (Claire Keegan), and The Shawshank Redemption (Frank Darabont).

It helps students explore how these texts create very different emotional worlds - from Keane’s tragedy and Keegan’s quiet moral courage to Darabont’s uplifting story of hope and freedom.

What’s Included:
Clear explanations of the Comparative Study and GVV mode
Breakdown of common exam question types (hope, despair, human nature, etc.)
“Vision Triangle” model for linking human nature, mood, and message
Step-by-step guide to writing the 70-mark essay
Model essay structure and planning templates
Thematic and tone comparison tables across all three texts
Key moments and quote banks with explanations
Vocabulary lists, linking phrases, and writing tasks
Sample paragraph frames and “killer sentences” for essay writing
Examiner-style tips, marking breakdown, and practice activities

Perfect for:

• Higher Level Leaving Certificate students (2026–2027 Comparative modes)
• Teachers teaching Sive, Small Things Like These, and The Shawshank Redemption
• Revision, class teaching, or essay writing workshops

This pack turns the General Vision and Viewpoint mode into something visual, structured, and approachable - helping students see how the “mood and message” of each text connect across worlds of tragedy, courage, and redemption.