Trash-Chapter 6 (Raphael)

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Raphael continues the narration again and begins by saying that Gardo finally allowed them to go to the station. This reinforces the nature of their friendship and it is clear that Gardo is in charge. Gardo, Rapahel and Rat sneak onto a train and head to Central Station. Rat explains that he will need to Read More …

Trash-Chapter 5 (Gardo)

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Gardo takes over the narration offering the reader a different perspective on the story. We see the difference between the two boys when Gardo explains that Raphael asked ten times to go to the station but Gardo refused each time because he knew that the police would be watching them He describes Raphael as ‘a Read More …

Trash-Chapter 4 (Raphael)

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Raphael continues to narrate and he begins the chapter by telling us about a young boy who is a couple of years younger than him, who is called Rat by the others. His name is Jun-Jun but because he had lived with the rats for so long and had begun to look like them, people Read More …

Trash-Chapter 3 (Raphael)

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Raphael realises that the bag is really important as the police arrive looking for the bag. He tells us that the police rarely come to Behala as they are left to sort their own problems. He tells us that a man slit his wife’s throat the month before, which highlights the violent nature of his Read More …

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I am English teacher with eighteen years experience teaching both Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert English at both higher and ordinary level. I have a BA Hons Degree in English from the University of Ulster, an MA in Journalism from NUI Galway and Professional Diploma in Education from Hibernia College. I am also an SEC Read More …

Sample B: Talk on the Housing Crisis

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Good morning everyone, My name is Adam, and today I want to talk about something that’s affecting families, students, and whole communities across Ireland, the housing crisis. I know that phrase gets thrown around a lot, but behind it are real people and real struggles. And to be honest, it’s something that worries me and Read More …

Sample B: Talk on Racism

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Talk: “Different but Equal — Speaking Out About Racism in Ireland” Good morning everyone, My name is Precious and I’m seventeen years old. I moved to Ireland five years ago with my family. When we first arrived, I was nervous but also really excited. I imagined green fields, friendly faces, and a fresh start. And Read More …