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).