General Vision & Viewpoint – Comparative Study (Sive, Small Things Like These, Barbie)

This comprehensive teaching resource supports students in mastering the General Vision and Viewpoint mode of the Comparative Study using Sive, Small Things Like These, and Barbie. Designed with clarity, structure, and accessibility in mind, this pack guides students through understanding, comparing, and writing effectively about emotional tone, outlook, and the “world” of each text.

Perfect for Higher Level students aiming for strong comparative essays, the resource breaks down each text’s mood, treatment of human nature, key moments, and messages about society. It includes detailed notes, comparison tables, structured essay-planning templates, and “killer sentences” to help students develop sophisticated, comparative responses.

What’s Included:
Clear explanations of General Vision & Viewpoint and how it is assessed.
Complete breakdowns of GVV in Sive, Small Things Like These, and Barbie.
Key moments analysis for all three texts showing where tone rises or dips.
Comparative tables for quick learning and revision.
Killer comparative sentences to boost essay writing.
Past paper guidance with question-by-question interpretation.
PCLM marking breakdown to support student self-assessment.
Vocabulary banks, cloze tasks, and active learning activities to deepen understanding.
Student-friendly templates for paragraph building, topic sentences, and full essay planning.
High-quality visual summaries including mood charts, key ideas, and thematic links.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Saves hours of preparation time
Highly structured and classroom-ready
Supports mixed-ability classes
Encourages genuine comparison rather than retelling
Boosts student confidence for the 70-mark essay
Includes clear, modern examples from Barbie to make learning engaging and relevant

Ideal For:
Higher Level Leaving Certificate English
Whole-class teaching, revision lessons, or independent learning
Comparative essay practice across any GVV-style past paper question