Less Stress More Success
English Revision for Leaving Cert Ordinary Level
Published in January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
273 pages
978-0-7171-4050-3 (ISBN)
Description
This work covers every section of both Paper 1 and Paper 2. It includes examination techniques, sample questions and model answers. It provides practical guidance on comprehension and composition tasks. There are pointers to tackling literature questions, and, notes on prescribed texts and films.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Publishing group
Gill
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
Illustrations.
ISBN-13
978-0-7171-4050-3 (9780717140503)
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Person
Anne Gormley teaches English at Laurel Hill Colaiste, Limerick.
Content
Preface 1. Revision Techniques2. Examination Techniques in Paper I3. ComprehensionFeatures of comprehension passagesTypes of prose writingStructure and form of comprehension passagesThe language of comprehensionCharacteristics of well-written answers in comprehensionComprehension vocabularyExercises on style4. CompositionGeneral notes on writingSolving problemsPreparationPlanningThe paragraph5. The Types of LanguageNarrative writingState Examinations Commission criteria for assessmentThe language of argumentThe language of informationPersuasive writingDescriptive writing: The aesthetic use of languageAnswering Question B, Paper I6. Samples of Paper I with Model AnswersStructure of Paper IFirst sample paper: Holidays and pleasureSecond sample paper: Strong charactersThird sample paper: Fashionable trendsFourth sample paper: Healthy living7. Examination Techniques in Paper IIPrescribed texts for examination 2007Prescribed texts for examination 2008Prescribed texts for examination 2009Answering literature questions8. The Study of a Single TextHow to answer a question on the in-depth study of a textSample questions and answersWuthering Heights [2007 and 2008 exams]Lies of Silence [2008 exam]Juno and the Paycock [2007 exam]Possible questions on the study of a single text9. The Comparative Study of TextsWhat is a comparative study? 123Answering a question on the comparative study of textsSample questions and answers10. Notes on Some Prescribed TextsLies of Silence [2007 exam, comparative study only, and 2008 exam]Wuthering Heights [2007 and 2008 exams]Circle of Friends [2009 exam]Juno and the Paycock [2007 exam]The Importance of Being Earnest [2007 and 2008 exams]The Plough and the Stars [2008 and 2009 exams]The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time[2009 single text, 2007 and 2008 comparative study only]Philadelphia, Here I Come! [2008 exam, comparative study only, and 2009 exam] Pride and Prejudice [2007 exam]Death and Nightingales[2007 exam, comparative study only, and 2008 exam]How Many Miles to Babylon? [2007 exam, comparative study only, and 2008 exam] Cat's Eye [2007 and 2009 exams]Regeneration [2009 exam]The Crucible [2008 and 2009 exams]Death of a Salesman [2007 exam]11. Notes on FilmsCharacteristics of filmsCinema Paradiso [2008 and 2009 exams]Witness [2007 exam]Inside I'm Dancing [2009 exam]Strictly Ballroom [2008 and 2009 exams]Richard III [2009 exam]Henry V [2007 exam]Il Postino [2007 exam]A Room with a View [2007 exam]The Truman Show [2008 and 2009 exams]The Third Man [2009 exam]My Left Foot [2007 and 2008 exams]Twelve Angry Men [2007 and 2008 exams]Much Ado about Nothing [2008 exam]12. Unseen PoetryApproaching the unseen poemThe language of poetryMethod of answering questions on an unseen poemSample questions and answers13. Prescribed PoetryApproaching the questionSample questions and answers14. Examination PapersLeaving Certificate 2006Leaving Certificate 2005