Chapter 2 – Raphael (continued) Raphael begins to tell his story about the world turning upside down when he and Gardo were up on one of the crane belts, where they were not allowed to go. They’re not allowed up as it’s dangerous and he tells us that a boy lost an arm trying to Read More …
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Chapter 1 – Raphael We are introduced to the narrator who is Raphael Fernandez and he describes himself as a dumpsite boy. He lives in Behala, which is an extremely poor place and he spends his days picking through trash on the dumpsite, hoping to find items that he can trade for money. He tells Read More …
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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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