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Visions & Revisions: An anthology of new writing by Junior Cycle Teachers [selected extracts]
Foreword by Sheila O'Flanagan "This unique collection of work by new writers is a testament to the power of words, taking chances and using our imaginations. Now, more than ever, we need to find our creativity, raise our voices to each other and share our experience. This collection couldn’t be more timely." POW! Portfolio of Writing Project 2019–2020 for teachers is a partnership between JCT Arts in Junior Cycle and Fighting Words. Twenty Junior Cycle teachers attended a series of workshops at Fighting Words to draft, redraft, edit and publish this collection of work. This creative writing programme offers teachers the time and space to explore and consider possibilities around the creation of portfolios across all subjects at Junior Cycle. Fighting Words is a creative writing organisation established by Roddy Doyle and Seán Love. First opened in Dublin in 2009, and now with locations across the island of Ireland, Fighting Words aims to help students of all ages to develop their writing skills and explore their love of writing. www.fightingwords.ie Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) is a dedicated continuing professional development (CPD) support service of the Department of Education and Skills. JCT aims to to support schools in their implementation of the new Framework for Junior Cycle (2015) through the provision of appropriate high quality CPD for school leaders and teachers, and the provision of effective teaching and learning resources. www.jct.ie
Foreword by Sheila O'Flanagan
"This unique collection of work by new writers is a testament to the power of words, taking chances and using our imaginations. Now, more than ever, we need to find our creativity, raise our voices to each other and share our experience. This collection couldn’t be more timely."
POW! Portfolio of Writing Project 2019–2020 for teachers is a partnership between JCT Arts in Junior Cycle and Fighting Words. Twenty Junior Cycle teachers attended a series of workshops at Fighting Words to draft, redraft, edit and publish this collection of work. This creative writing programme offers teachers the time and space to explore and consider possibilities around the creation of portfolios across all subjects at Junior Cycle.
Fighting Words is a creative writing organisation established by Roddy Doyle and Seán Love. First opened in Dublin in 2009, and now with locations across the island of Ireland, Fighting Words aims to help students of all ages to develop their writing skills and explore their love of writing. www.fightingwords.ie
Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) is a dedicated continuing professional development (CPD) support service of the Department of Education and Skills. JCT aims to to support schools in their implementation of the new Framework for Junior Cycle (2015) through the provision of appropriate high quality CPD for school leaders and teachers, and the provision of effective teaching and learning resources. www.jct.ie
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Ruth Kelly<br />
STUPID<br />
<strong>An</strong>na Johnston teaches at Newpark<br />
Comprehensive School.<br />
Daragh wished his mother gave him more credit. He was 17, for<br />
God’s sake. He was well able to take care <strong>of</strong> himself.<br />
‘Like … don’t you trust me or what?’<br />
He flopped sideways into the kitchen armchair and swung<br />
both legs over the arm.<br />
His mother looked flustered.<br />
‘I know it’s all last minute but shure that’s just the way it<br />
is. They don’t know how long she was lying on the floor. Poor<br />
Granny. I don’t know for how long more she can live on her own.<br />
The ambulance is bringing her to hospital. Paula is on her way<br />
over and we’ll travel to A&E in her car.’<br />
Daragh wanted his mam to just go. He had plans. Granny<br />
and her medical complications did not come into them.<br />
‘I feel bad leaving you on your own again. It could be after<br />
midnight before I’m back.’<br />
She opened the fridge distractedly. ‘There’s plenty <strong>of</strong> milk<br />
and there’s bread in the freezer. There’s two burgers left over<br />
from the ones I made yesterday. Have them later if you like.<br />
Don’t forget to feed the dog. Give him TWO scoops out <strong>of</strong> the<br />
red bag. He doesn’t like the yellow stuff. It’s all up there in the<br />
shed.’<br />
Daragh sighed. ‘I know mam. I’ve done it before. You haven’t<br />
forgotten I’m going out though? It’s been arranged for ages.’<br />
‘Well … I don’t know. I’ve got a funny feeling. What time is<br />
Joseph picking you up at?’<br />
‘I think 8.00.’<br />
Daragh’s mother frowned … ‘Maybe it’d be better if … ’ she<br />
began.<br />
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