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NOTE:.(Flexible timetable for online grinds for LC English students worried about exam/hoping to improve their grade. Offering my own H1 notes and essays) A motivated and high achieving college student and scholar offering English grinds for Primary, Junior Cert and Leaving Cert level. How to prepare for the Junior Cert Study! This is an obvious one, but you must make sure that you spend ample time with the materials that will be coming up on the exam as well as materials that will help your comprehension skills. HIBS ENGLISH: Home Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Debating Proudly powered by Weebly.
2008 Junior Cert Poetry Plan
2011 SP answer - Lake Isle
2014 Pre DEB - Sample Answers Studied Poetry
A Complete Study Guide to JC Poetry 2020
All past Studied Poetry - Lake Isle Sample Answers
Cinders by Roger McGough
Conquerors - Theme and style answer
Conquerors by Henry Treece - Notes
Conquerors by Henry Treece Audio Guide
Dulce Et Decorum Est - Highlighted Quotes
Dulce et Decorum Est - Notes
Early Purges - Highlighted quotes
Favourite Poet - Heany Sample Answer
Geography Lesson by Brian Patten
Heaney - The Early Purges - Notes
Heaney - The Early Purges - Slides
Heaney - When all the others were away at Mass - Highlighted Quotes
Heaney - When all the others were away at Mass
Heaney The Early Purges - Highlighted quotes
In Memory of My Mother - Quotes to be learned
In Memory of My Mother by Patrick Kavanagh
Junior Cycle Poetry - Introduction
Nettles by Vernon Scannell
Poem for Lara, 10 by Michael Hartnett
Sample Answer - In Memory of My Mother
Shall I Compare Thee?
Shall I Compare Thee_ Notes
Structuring your answer
Studied Poetry
Table of Past Questions on Studied Poetry
The Lake Isle of Innisfree - Notes
The Wild Swans At Coole - Notes
Theme Sample Answer- Early Purges
Tich Miller by Wendy Cope
Tich Miller
Yeats - The Wild Swans At Coole Slideshow
Exam Guide
There are two papers in the Junior Cert Higher Level English exam. Paper One examines your language skills by asking you to analyse texts (Comprehensions) you have never seen before and to answer creative (Personal Writing) and functional writing tasks. Media Studies is also examined on this paper. Paper Two looks for answers to from your studied curriculum.
- Before you sit the examination you should make sure you know exactly what questions you will have to answer on each of the examination papers. There is a lot of confusion on Paper Two over answering question 1s and 2s – know what you must do beforehand (Ask your teacher or post a question below).
- Think of each question as a task that you must perform. Before your pen hits the page, ensure that you are clear on what the question is asking. Locate the key term/s of the question. It is also useful to do out a rough plan of your answer (this shouldn’t take longer than 60 seconds). Use evidence or examples from the text if you can – remember the Point-Quote-Explain technique. The language you use in your answer should be appropriate to the task – this means that if you asked to write out a speech, do not write in the style of a radio presenter. You should also take care with punctuation, spelling and grammar, especially in Section 2 and 3 of Paper One.
PAPER ONE
Section 1 – Reading
- In this section you will be given a short extract to read, and then you will be asked questions.
- At higher level, you are expected to show an understanding of the writer’s style and technique.
- Personal Response is advised here.
- Remember to give the question its allocated time: that is, a 15 mark question will usually require less writing than a 30 mark question.
Section 2 – Personal Writing
In the ‘Composing’ section you will be given eight essay options, one of which you must complete. Except where otherwise stated, you are free to write in any form you wish e.g. narrative, descriptive, dramatic, short story, etc. You will be rewarded for:
- A personal approach to the subject
- An appropriate style
- Liveliness and a good choice of words
- Organisation and accuracy
- Remember the Marking Scheme: CSEM (see Marking Scheme for Junior Certificate English)
Section 3 – Functional Writing
In this section you must choose between one of three functional writing tasks. These may include a letter /speech /newspaper review /reference /brochure /picture /fax etc. You are expected to write in the style stated. You will be rewarded for:
- Well-structured answers
- Clarity of expression
- An appropriate tone
- Good grammar, spelling, punctuation and correct use of capitals
- Remember the Marking Scheme: CSEM (see Marking Scheme for Junior Certificate English)
Section 4 – Media Studies
In this section you must answer all of the questions on a particular aspect of media studies (Occasionally there is a choice). These questions may include an advertisement /radio or television schedule /newspaper review /cartoon/etc.
PAPER TWO
Section I – Drama
You must answer both Question one and Question two.
Question one is the Unseen Drama
You have a choice between Shakespearean drama or Other drama. You will be given a short extract to read and will be required to answer two of three questions on the extract. These questions tend to focus on aspects such as character, atmosphere, direction, and stage setting.
Question two is the play you studied in class (Romeo & Juliet/ Merchant of Venice/ The Field…)
You can choose one of two questions on the play that you have studied in class.
- N.B. You must give the name of the play that you choose, and in some cases the author. You are not allowed to use the Drama excerpts from Question one.
Section 2 – Poetry
You must answer both Question one and Question two.
Question one is the Unseen Poem
Junior Cert 3 Hibs English Dub
The focus here is on your ability to respond to a poem that you have never seen before, to understand the central ideas and to comment on some of the issues of style (use of language, imagery, etc.).
- Read the poem a few times to understand it fully. Firstly, read it quickly to get the overall meaning. Then perhaps you should read the questions – in fact, the questions will give some clues as to what the poem is about. Read the poem again focussing on what your now know.
- Don’t be put off by words or phrases you do not understand; remember the focus is on your general response to the poem.
Question two examines the Poetry you have studied in class
You can choose one of two questions on the poetry that you have studied in class.
- Don’t use the poem given in the previous question
- You must give the title of the poem you choose and the name of the poet.
- You may be asked to compare two poems by the same poet.
Junior Cert 3 Hibs English Subtitles
Section 3 – Fiction
You must answer both Question one and Question two.
Junior Cert 3 Hibs English Sub
Question one is a Fictional Extract that you may or may not have seen.
You will be expected to read the piece of fiction and answer the questions following it. The questions tend to focus on such elements of the extract as character, atmosphere, and notable features of style.
Question two is the novel /short story you have studied in class (To Kill A Mockingbird/ Goodnight Mr. Tom…)
You can choose one of two questions from on the novel /short story that you have studied in class.
- N.B. You must give the name of the novel or short story that you choose.