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 …

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 …

Leaving Cert Speech: 2022 Exam Paper

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“You are a candidate in the next election for the presidency of Ireland. Write a speech to bedelivered during the election campaign, in which you outline the social and cultural values youwould promote if elected and explain the perception of Ireland you would cultivate abroad,given the opportunity to do so.” Ladies and gentlemen, my name Read More …

Comprehension Question A Tips

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This question is generally split into three separate questions that add up to 50 marks. (Covid changes brought this to 40) Question (i) The first question in the comprehension is generally a 15 mark question on the material you have just read. Example: Outline, in your own words, three of the challenges Bono issued to Read More …

Student Sample: 2021 Speech

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“In TEXT 3, Chadwick Boseman draws attention to the dangers of stereotyping.You have been asked to speak, as a representative of a national youth organisation, at the launch of a major campaign against stereotyping. Write the speech you would deliver.“ Good afternoon everyone, my name is Ally McElroy and today I am going to talk Read More …

Chapter Four: Summary and Questions

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Buddy spends the evening by himself at home doing his homework in the cold house. Writing about Richard the Lionheart’s death scares Buddy as he thinks about how he died, again showing his fascination with death. While getting ready for bed, Buddy notices that his dad is still not home and automatically starts thinking the Read More …