Chapter 2 – Raphael (continued) Raphael talks more about life on the dumpsite. He explains that most people there die young because of sickness and accidents. That night, the police come to his shack. They demand the missing bag and start to beat and threaten him to make him confess. Even though he’s terrified, Raphael Read More …
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Chapter 1 – Raphael Raphael Fernández introduces himself as a fourteen-year-old boy who lives and works in Behala, a huge rubbish dump near a city in a poor, unnamed country (it’s similar to the Philippines). He and his best friend Gardo spend every day sorting through piles of rubbish, hoping to find something valuable to Read More …
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Chapter Summaries and Questions Character Notes Exam Paper Questions
This is a new question that has appeared in the Leaving Cert in recent years. It came up in 2020 and asked students to write an introduction to a collection of essays on detective fiction. Students were thrown by the question, as it was something new but this is a simple question, if it is Read More …
Tips on writing introductions to collections of essays Sample Answer: 2020-A Collection of Essays on Detective Fiction
“You have been asked to write the introduction to a new collection of contemporary detective fiction. In your introduction you should: outline the reasons why you think detective stories have enduring appeal, discuss some of the personal qualities you believe are essential in a memorable fictional detective, and explain why you recommend this particular collection Read More …
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests and members of the Irish Government, my name is Paul Ryan and I am here today to talk to you about the recent Sport Ireland Report that has sent shockwaves through the country. As a Leaving Cert student, I was astounded to learn that only one in eight Irish school Read More …
“You are a Leaving Cert student during the Covid pandemic. It has been decided that the Leaving Cert will be cancelled. Write a letter to the Minister for Education expressing your views on the matter. In your letter, you should: explain how you feel about the decision, describe the difficulties associated with learning outside of Read More …
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