Exam Revision Video & Notes for Junior & Leaving Cert
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Topics for English (Ordinary):
Louise O'Reilly
Video eLesson (29min):
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- 00:21 themesegment.0.21.284.31.1.html
- 02:14 typical questions askedsegment.0.134.284.31.1.html
- 04:38 theme - lovesegment.0.278.284.31.1.html
- 05:42 preparing your answersegment.0.342.284.31.1.html
- 13:25 theme - relationshipssegment.0.805.284.31.1.html
- 18:24 theme - identitysegment.0.1104.284.31.1.html
- 22:10 theme - violencesegment.0.1330.284.31.1.html
- 26:00 main pointssegment.0.1560.284.31.1.html
In this lesson various sample themes are examined such as love, relationships, violence and sense of identity.
In each case an easy framework for preparing your answers is produced and in the EMA the 2004 question is answered in detail using this framework.
This step by step method is adaptable for use with any texts chosen for study in the comparative section.
Exam Model Answers are also included.
Louise O'Reilly
Video eLesson (37min):
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- 02:35 2007 filmssegment.0.155.283.31.1.html
- 03:17 hero-heroine-villainsegment.0.197.283.31.1.html
- 07:59 text 1segment.0.479.283.31.1.html
- 15:21 text 2segment.0.921.283.31.1.html
- 27:05 structure of questionsegment.0.1625.283.31.1.html
- 27:54 sample questionsegment.0.1674.283.31.1.html
- 33:08 tipssegment.0.1988.283.31.1.html
An analysis of the hero-heroine-villain mode of comparison.
How to break down your texts to suit this question.
How to put together your texts in an answer format.
Exam Model Answers based on a selection of texts from the course.
Louise O'Reilly
Video eLesson (35min):
Exam Questions & Answers (10min):
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Composing [HD]
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This Video Learning Pack deals with essay writing. How do you write a short story? How do you maximise your marks? What are the other options?
This Pack explains what the examiners are looking for in a short story and gives practical tips for improving your grade. The other options on the paper such as personal essays, reports and speeches are also outlined and tips given on how to answer these questions well.
Exam Model Answers are also examined.
Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample
This Video Learning Pack deals with essay writing. How do you write a short story? How do you maximise your marks? What are the other options?
This Pack explains what the examiners are looking for in a short story and gives practical tips for improving your grade. The other options on the paper such as personal essays, reports and speeches are also outlined and tips given on how to answer these questions well.
Exam Model Answers are also examined.
Louise O'Reilly
Video eLesson (32min):
Exam Questions & Answers (09min):
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Functional Writing [HD]
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This Video Learning Pack looks at the types of questions asked in question B paper one and gives guidelines for answering.
Types of questions examined:
- Letters
- Diary entries
- Reviews
- Speeches
- Advertisements
- Reports
The EMA deals with writing a report on a topic.
Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample
This Video Learning Pack looks at the types of questions asked in question B paper one and gives guidelines for answering.
Types of questions examined:
- Letters
- Diary entries
- Reviews
- Speeches
- Advertisements
- Reports
The EMA deals with writing a report on a topic.
Louise O'Reilly
Video eLesson (32min):
Exam Questions & Answers (17min):
(1114 views)
Poetry - Bishop [HD]
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This Video Learning Pack contains detailed analysis of Bishops poetry on the ordinary level course.
Extensive commentary of each poem is followed by a summary of the key points to note on answering questions on Bishop.
The Exam Model Answer takes sample exam questions on Bishop and gives key pointers on where the marks are awarded in the exam.
Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample
This Video Learning Pack contains detailed analysis of Bishops poetry on the ordinary level course.
Extensive commentary of each poem is followed by a summary of the key points to note on answering questions on Bishop.
The Exam Model Answer takes sample exam questions on Bishop and gives key pointers on where the marks are awarded in the exam.
Louise O'Reilly
Video eLesson (27min):
Exam Questions & Answers (16min):
(842 views)
Reading [HD]
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This Video Learning Pack deals with a comprehensive examination of the typical questions asked in Paper One Section A.
Each style of question is broken down and guidelines are given for gaining the maximum marks for your answer.
Analysis of marks awarded.
How to avoid typical pitfalls.
Sample answers for recent exam questions.
Tips for approaching this section of the exam.
Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample
This Video Learning Pack deals with a comprehensive examination of the typical questions asked in Paper One Section A.
Each style of question is broken down and guidelines are given for gaining the maximum marks for your answer.
Analysis of marks awarded.
How to avoid typical pitfalls.
Sample answers for recent exam questions.
Tips for approaching this section of the exam.
Louise O'Reilly
Video eLesson (31min):
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- 00:03 single text questionsegment.0.3.282.31.1.html
- 00:44 macbethsegment.0.44.282.31.1.html
- 01:31 types of questionssegment.0.91.282.31.1.html
- 02:35 plot questionsegment.0.155.282.31.1.html
- 16:58 character questionsegment.0.1018.282.31.1.html
- 25:30 themessegment.0.1530.282.31.1.html
- 28:18 interactive questionsegment.0.1698.282.31.1.html
- 29:42 overall tipssegment.0.1782.282.31.1.html
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- 00:31 plot questionsegment.1.31.282.31.1.html
- 02:41 character questionsegment.1.161.282.31.1.html
- 07:54 analysis of charactersegment.1.474.282.31.1.html
- 10:00 violencesegment.1.600.282.31.1.html
- 13:24 points to bear in mindsegment.1.804.282.31.1.html
- 13:47 effect on the audiencesegment.1.827.282.31.1.html
- 14:17 tipssegment.1.857.282.31.1.html
It includes:
Detailed summaries of key scenes
Analysis of key characters
Analysis of sample themes
Answering the interactive questions
EMA: A detailed answering of the 2004 single text question on Macbeth.
Louise O'Reilly
Video eLesson (31min):
Exam Questions & Answers (18min):
(375 views)
Single Text: Juno & The Paycock [HD]
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This Video Learning Pack contains a comprehensive analysis of the text with extensive summaries of each act with notes on characters and themes.
Each character analysis is complete with supporting quotation and reference to key moments in the text.
The Exam Model Answer takes the 2006 exam question on Juno and highlights the elements necessary for a good exam answer. Sample answers are then given for each option on the paper.
Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample
This Video Learning Pack contains a comprehensive analysis of the text with extensive summaries of each act with notes on characters and themes.
Each character analysis is complete with supporting quotation and reference to key moments in the text.
The Exam Model Answer takes the 2006 exam question on Juno and highlights the elements necessary for a good exam answer. Sample answers are then given for each option on the paper.