Sive Comparative Resource Pack - Leaving Certificate English (HL & OL)

This complete comparative resource pack is designed to support the teaching of Sive by John B. Keane across both Higher and Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate English.

With 19 carefully structured files, this pack provides everything needed to teach, revise, and assess the comparative study in a clear and flexible way.

What’s included:

• Introductory notes on Sive (plot, characters, themes)
• Key quotes organised by comparative mode
• Detailed notes for:
• Cultural Context (HL)
• General Vision and Viewpoint (HL)
• Theme (OL)
• Social Setting (OL)
• Relationships (OL)
• Hero/Heroine/Villain (OL)
• Comparative tables linking Sive to a wide range of texts
• Suggested text pairings for both HL and OL
• Sample comparative answers (HL and OL)
• A full comparative workbook with scene-by-scene breakdowns
• A visual “Key Moments” guide linking scenes to themes, quotes, and modes

Key features:

• Suitable for both Higher and Ordinary Level classes
• Print-friendly and easy to adapt into student booklets
• Designed to be used flexibly — teachers can select relevant sections depending on their class group
• Supports all comparative modes, allowing teachers to focus on their chosen approach
• Encourages students to build their own notes and make meaningful comparisons

How to use this resource:
This pack is not intended to be used all at once. Instead, teachers can:

Select relevant sections based on level (HL/OL)
Focus on one or two comparative modes
Use comparison tables to build class notes
Use sample answers to model exam structure
Create customised student booklets