Odyssey 1 – Textbook & Workbook ( Set )

The Odyssey 1 package (textbook and workbook) has been designed to meet all the
requirements of the Junior Cycle English Specification. This package empowers the
First- Year student to engage confidently and enthusiastically with the three strands of
language set out in the Junior Cycle English Specification: Oral Language, Reading
and Writing.
Key features include:
Ÿ Engaging text selection including YA fiction, spoken-word poetry, graphic novels,
blogs and podcasts as well as extracts from much-loved classic texts.
Ÿ Six themed units built around the 22 Learning Outcomes specified for First Year,
to encourage student engagement and skills development.
Ÿ Learning Intentions, aligned with the Junior Cycle English Specification, are stated
in student-friendly language throughout.
Ÿ Strategies (such as R.E.E.L.) give students the skills to write well-structured and
focused answers.
Ÿ A unit dedicated to the novel introduces students to this key genre and encourages
reading for personal pleasure and academic enrichment.
Ÿ Grammar and language points are presented through engaging activities.
Ÿ Online Teacher Resources including Schemes of Work.
Ÿ Written by a team of experienced and practising JC English teachers.
The accompanying Student Workbook contains:
Ÿ Reinforcement exercises on key grammatical areas such as nouns and verbs.
Ÿ Punctuation exercises.
Ÿ Space for taking notes, drafting and redrafting.
Ÿ Focus on writing as a process.
Ÿ Space for students to create their own texts