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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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Shane Ruth<br />
She also k<strong>new</strong> that she was the only one who would understand<br />
the term, and also the only one that could point Mexico out on<br />
a map.<br />
The Spaniard shoved the rest <strong>of</strong> the food into his mouth and<br />
chuckled as he went to his seat. The rest <strong>of</strong> the class applauded,<br />
the noise reverberating around the school. It felt to Luke as if<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the other classes had even joined in. Mr Edwards rang<br />
a bell that he had beside the desk. He stalked <strong>by</strong> all the students<br />
that were still talking and rang the bell in their ears until they<br />
stopped. Some swatted at the bell as if they were swatting at an<br />
annoying fly during a hot summer’s day. Mr Edwards returned<br />
to his chair, minus a few screws in both the chair and his brain<br />
after how that class had just started. He was content. The class<br />
was now silent as they should be, and everything was going to<br />
be good. He twisted in the chair and to Luke’s surprise nothing<br />
happened.<br />
Mr Edwards sighed and leaned heavily back on the<br />
chair. Luke glanced up just at the right moment. The chair<br />
disintegrated under the weight <strong>of</strong> Mr Edwards and the plan<br />
to make everyone laugh went more or less <strong>of</strong>f track. There<br />
was a loud CRACK, followed <strong>by</strong> a THUD, and it ended<br />
with a horrific SNAP. The whole class erupted with laughter.<br />
Everyone except for Luke who had a feeling that his prank<br />
had veered <strong>of</strong>f in the wrong direction. After several minutes<br />
the laughter died down. It started <strong>of</strong>f slowly but deepened as<br />
the class began to realise that Mr Edwards was no longer<br />
moving.<br />
Shane Ruth is a history, geography, and<br />
learning support teacher from Kilkenny.<br />
He graduated from the Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Masters<br />
in Education from Dublin City University<br />
in 2017. He is currently teaching learning<br />
support in Newbridge College. Shane<br />
embarked on this project to help build<br />
his creative thinking skills as an outlet for<br />
himself, and to better support students in<br />
their studies. He hopes that you find humour<br />
in the story ‘Some Loose Screws’ and hopes<br />
to write more in the future.<br />
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