Junior Cycle English -Tackling the Tricky Tasks

Junior Cycle English – Tackling the Tricky Tasks is a comprehensive, student-friendly writing and comprehension guide designed to support students with the tasks they find most challenging in Junior Cycle English.

This resource breaks down key Junior Cycle writing and reading tasks step by step, using clear explanations, model responses, and structured practice. It is ideal for mixed-ability classes, learning support, SEN settings, and students who need confidence and clarity when approaching exam-style questions.

What’s included:
Clear explanations of common Junior Cycle writing tasks, including:
Diary entries
Personal, formal and open letters
Emails
Speeches and talks
Blog posts
Tweets and social media writing
Reviews
Short story openings and continuations
Descriptive and creative writing
Writing as a character
Dialogue

Dedicated sections on media and visual texts, including:
Advertisements
Infographics
Photographs and posters
Strong support for reading comprehension, including:
Unseen drama extracts
Articles and interview texts
Opinion pieces
Personal response questions
Explain / Comment / Reflect questions
PQE (Point, Quote, Explain) guidance
Exam-style practice pages throughout, with reminders, prompts, and mark guidance
Language and layout designed to be accessible, reassuring, and exam-focused

Perfect for:
Junior Cycle English (Ordinary & Higher Level)
1st–3rd Year classes
SEN and learning support
Exam revision and skills consolidation
Independent student study or guided classwork

A practical, no-fluff resource that helps students understand what the question is really asking and how to respond with confidence.