It is important to have a good understanding of the five language genres, as this will help you to get to grips with the paper. Three of the genres are closely connected to each other: Language of Information Language of Argument Language of Persuasion The previous three genres are linked because a good argument is [...]
Archive for the ‘LC Paper 1’ Category
10 Feb
LC: Approach to Paper 1 – Time Allocation & Marking Criteria
Paper 1 is worth 200 marks, half of the marks for Leaving Certificate English. You have 2 hours and 50 minutes to complete the paper. There are two sections in the paper, Comprehension and Composing. The paper contains three texts on a general theme. Students are advised to familiarise themselves with all texts before beginning [...]
15 Sep
Formal Letter 1
Formal or Business letters, where you do not know the name of the person you are addressing:
15 Sep
Writing Letters
People have been sending letters to each other ever since writing was invented. But depending on the kind of message and the person to whom you are writing, the rules for writing letters vary. Personal Letters These might range from a letter to thank your Uncle Joe for the birthday present he sent you, to [...]
10 Sep
Frequently Misused Words
Frequently Misused Words Revise the words below: It’s means it is. Not its, the possessive pronoun of it, in company with his, hers, ours, and theirs. Between you and I instead of between you and me. Irregardless. No such word. A combination of irrespective and regardless. Intriguing. “This poem is intriguing.” With whom? With what? [...]
6 Sep
Language Genres
In the language section of the syllabus, students are expected to learn both how to comprehend and to compose texts of five different types. To comprehend in this context includes being able for example to identify the purpose, style and impact of a variety of texts in each of the five areas below. The composition [...]
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