English Paper 2- Higher Level Leaving Cert.

Paper 2- 3 hours 20 Minutes
THE SINGLE TEXT (60 Marks)

"Wuthering Heights" is our single Text.

• Approx. a 5 page answer.
• Do ONE of TWO questions.
• Remember to focus on the question asked.
• Dont fall into the trap of summarising the novel!
• Include some quotations.

Spend about 55 minutes on this Question.

THE COMPARATIVE STUDY- (70 marks)

Our text for comparisons are:

• "Hamlet" (must be included),
• "Dancing at Lugnasa"/ "Lies of Silence"
• "Inside I'm Dancing"

There are three modes of comparison

• General vision and Viewpoint
• Cultural Context
• Theme or issue.

Two of these three modes will appear on the paper you must select ONE!
Your teache may choose to focus on two modes rather than three as one of the two will have to appear on the paper.
Spend one hour five minutes.
POETRY (70 Marks)

• There are eight poets on the course
• your teacher will have studied Five poets to insure that you will be able to do at least one poet on the day.
• You have a choice of four questions and you only do ONE.
• Remember that since 2001 a female poet and an Irish poet has always appeared. Your teacher will be aware of this and made a selection on this basis.
• Your answer should be around 5 pages.
• Remember to focus on the question you were asked.
• You have to include quotations to support the point you make.

English Paper 1- Higher Level Leaving Cert.

Paper 1- 2 hours 50 Minutes.
3 texts- Do 1.
Question A: Comprehension Based Question (50 Marks).
Read each text quickly and then select one.
Note marks going for each question:

• 15 Mark question should have 3 developed points with reference back to the text to support each point. (approx. three quarters of a page)
• Three mini paragraphs make it easier for the examiner to see your points clearly- the examiner will reward you for this!

Spend about 55 minutes on Question A

Question B: Functional Writing Tasks

N.B. DO NOT CHOOSE QUESTION A and QUESTION B FROM THE SAME TEXT!!!

Know layout and style of:

• Letters
• Reports
• Reviews
• Short Speech/talk
• Radio Programme
• Advice Sheet
• Diary Entries
• Dialogue/Interview
• Script
• etc...

Spend about 35 Minutes on Question B (one and a half to two pages).

Composition- Better known as "The Essay"

• It is worth more than anything else on the paper.
• 5 to 6 pages approx. (100 marks)
• Select the style of essay which you are most confident with.
• Remember to make a plan.

Spend about 1 hour and 10 Minutes (start to finish).