Odyssey 1 (incl. Workbook)

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:

Engaging text selection including YA fiction, spoken-word poetry, graphic novels, blogs and podcasts as well as extracts from much-loved classic texts.

Six themed units built around the 22 Learning Outcomes specified for First Year, to encourage student engagement and skills development.

Learning Intentions, aligned with the Junior Cycle English Specification, are stated in student-friendly language throughout.

Strategies (such as R.E.E.L.) give students the skills to write well-structured and focused answers.

A unit dedicated to the novel introduces students to this key genre and encourages reading for personal pleasure and academic enrichment.

Grammar and language points are presented through engaging activities.

Online Teacher Resources including Schemes of Work.

Written by a team of experienced and practising JC English teachers.