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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Writing Task is worth 20% of your Leaving Certificate English marks. It is a common assessment component - the same brief is set for every student, Higher and Ordinary Level, across the country. This guide prepares you to engage with any brief you receive, in any genre, with confidence and skill.From understanding the brief and finding your angle to the craft of voice, sentence rhythm and the conventions of each genre, this guide covers every aspect of what the Writing Task requires - and shows you exactly how to produce your best work.With full worked examples across five genres, detailed commentary on what makes each response effective, planning templates, revision strategies and a comprehensive bank of sample briefs, this is the complete guide to mastering the Writing Task.Features- Understanding the brief: image, quotation, scenario and genre-specified briefs- Finding your angle - and avoiding the generic- Genre frameworks for personal essay, short story, speech, discursive essay and monologue- Voice, style and register: developing writing that sounds like you- Planning templates for every genre and a clear time allocation strategy- Five full worked examples with detailed examiner commentary- Revision checklist, proofreading guide and common weaknesses addressed- Model Answers Appendix with full responsesWhether you are a confident writer looking to refine your technique or approaching the Writing Task for the first time, this guide provides everything you need.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Comparative Oral is a new component of the Leaving Certificate English examination, introduced under the curriculum specification taking effect from September 2027. The first students to be assessed under this specification will sit their Leaving Certificate in June 2029. This book is designed for that cohort and all those that follow.Worth 20% of the overall Leaving Certificate English grade, the Comparative Oral requires students to compare two or more prescribed texts through one of six comparative modes and to defend their comparative argument in a live discussion with an examiner. It rewards two years of genuine engagement with literature - and this guide shows you exactly how to prepare.Covering both Higher Level and Ordinary Level, this guide addresses all six comparative modes: Theme or Issue, Cultural Context and General Vision and Viewpoint at Higher Level, and Theme, Social Setting and Relationships at Ordinary Level.Features- All six comparative modes explained in depth - Higher and Ordinary Level- Five fully annotated model orals across different text pairings and modes- Annotated presentation and discussion transcripts showing technique in action- Criterion-by-criterion commentary against the official assessment descriptors- Nine preparation worksheets including a final oral readiness checklist- Glossary of key terms and full index cross-referenced to chapter and section- Clear guidance on copyright, prescribed text selection and examination requirementsWhether you are approaching the Comparative Oral for the first time or consolidating your preparation in the weeks before assessment, this guide provides everything you need.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - English Language and Literature A - Paper 1: Analysing Unseen Texts is a complete guide for students preparing for the Paper 1 component of the English Language and Literature A Diploma Programme examination. Written by an experienced educator with over thirty years in the classroom, this book develops every skill Paper 1 rewards: reading any unseen non-literary text analytically and constructing a precise, well-argued response.Each chapter is structured around the specific demands of the examination, with clear analytical frameworks, worked examples at multiple band levels and examination strategies designed to build confidence and maximise performance.Features- Complete analytical method for any unseen non-literary text- Deep analytical guides to sixteen text type categories - from speeches and advertisements to diaries, interviews, satirical texts and news reports- Three full model responses with paragraph-by-paragraph examiner commentary- Annotated mid-band response showing exactly what lifts or limits a grade- Three timed practice tasks with planning frameworks and self-assessment criteria- The ten most common Paper 1 errors, each with a before-and-after example- Six-week, two-week and final-week revision strategies with glossary and planning templateWhether you are approaching the Paper 1 examination for the first time or consolidating your skills for final revision, this guide provides the tools to succeed.Part of The English Scholar Series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - English Language and Literature A: A Complete Student's Guideis a comprehensive guide for students preparing for all components of the English Language and Literature A. Written by an experienced educator with over thirty years in the classroom, this book takes students through the core skills demanded.Each chapter is structured around the specific demands of the syllabus, with clear explanations, worked examples and examination strategies designed to build confidence and maximise performance. Whether you are approaching the examination for the first time or consolidating your knowledge, this guide provides the tools to succeed.Features: Part of The English Scholar Series.…