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Hilda Quin Video eLesson (20min): Exam Questions & Answers (34min): (5865 views) Comprehending View Topic » This RevisionPack deals with comprehension in relation to the Leaving Cert Higher English exam. It points out how to break down the marks allocated to individual questions, and how to approach answering the questions. Also included are tips on how to interpret a question correctly. Run Time (min:sec) eLesson -> 20:41 EMA -> 34:11 Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This RevisionPack deals with comprehension in relation to the Leaving Cert Higher English exam.

It points out how to break down the marks allocated to individual questions, and how to approach answering the questions.

Also included are tips on how to interpret a question correctly.

Run Time (min:sec)
eLesson -> 20:41
EMA -> 34:11

Hilda Quin Video eLesson (18min): Exam Questions & Answers (20min): (6227 views) Guidelines For Composing [HD] View Topic » This RevisionPack deals with the topic of:- How to tackle the composing questions on the Leaving Certificate Higher Paper. It provides worked examples on each genre of writing on the paper. The pack also includes a fully worked composition that illustrates how to set the right genre, register and audience. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This RevisionPack deals with the topic of:-

How to tackle the composing questions on the Leaving Certificate Higher Paper.

It provides worked examples on each genre of writing on the paper. The pack also includes a fully worked composition that illustrates how to set the right genre, register and audience.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (40min): (4343 views) Hamlet I - The Plot Scene by Scene [HD] View Topic » Hamlet by William Shakespeare.This pack studies the plot scene by scene. Lesson Sample Hamlet by William Shakespeare.This pack studies the plot scene by scene.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (40min): (5346 views) Hamlet II - The Character of Hamlet. [HD] View Topic » This pack gives a detailed study of the character and motivations of Hamlet. It also includes a study of the characters of Claudius and Laertes. Lesson Sample This pack gives a detailed study of the character and motivations of Hamlet. It also includes a study of the characters of Claudius and Laertes.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (45min): (2359 views) Hamlet III - Themes and Images [HD] View Topic » This pack covers the main themes and images in Hamlet, plus a list of appropiate and useful quotations from the play. Lesson Sample This pack covers the main themes and images in Hamlet, plus a list of appropiate and useful quotations from the play.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (55min): (2217 views) Macbeth - Images, Symbols & Quotes [HD] View Topic » This Video Learning Pack deals with two exam questions on MacBeth and explores twenty quotations. It further examines the themes, images and symbols within MacBeth. Lesson Sample This Video Learning Pack deals with two exam questions on MacBeth and explores twenty quotations.

It further examines the themes, images and symbols within MacBeth.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (46min): (2100 views) Macbeth - The Character of Macbeth [HD] View Topic » This Video Learning Pack takes the character of MacBeth, the chief protagonist and looks at him from many different angles. His ambition, his uncertainty, his changing relationship with Lady MacBeth, Banquo, Macduff and Malcolm. His terrifying personal journey from great soldier to murderer, to tyrant and ultimately to his downfall and defeat. Lesson Sample This Video Learning Pack takes the character of MacBeth, the chief protagonist and looks at him from many different angles.

His ambition, his uncertainty, his changing relationship with Lady MacBeth, Banquo, Macduff and Malcolm.

His terrifying personal journey from great soldier to murderer, to tyrant and ultimately to his downfall and defeat.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (84min): (1333 views) Macbeth - The Plot Scene by Scene [HD] View Topic » This Video Learning Pack takes a detailed exploration of every scene in the plot of Macbeth. Characterisation is outlined and all the qualities, the quotations, the actions, the reactions, the consequences, the relationships, the breakdown of relationships, the changes in character, the reality and the unreality, the heavens and the hells that are created are explored. Lesson Sample This Video Learning Pack takes a detailed exploration of every scene in the plot of Macbeth. Characterisation is outlined and all the qualities, the quotations, the actions, the reactions, the consequences, the relationships, the breakdown of relationships, the changes in character, the reality and the unreality, the heavens and the hells that are created are explored.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (32min): Exam Questions & Answers (06min): (2125 views) Poetry - Bishop [HD] View Topic » This module explores the poetry of Elizabeth Bishop. Beginning with a concise biography of the poet, the lecture delves into themes which Bishop conveyed in her poems. Poems covered in this lecture include; - The Fish - First Death in Nova Scotia - The Filling Station - In the Waiting Room - Sestina - The Prodigal Also included are structured answer plans regarding the poet. Run Time (min:sec) eLesson -> 32:46 EMA -> 06:01 Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This module explores the poetry of Elizabeth Bishop. Beginning with a concise biography of the poet, the lecture delves into themes which Bishop conveyed in her poems. Poems covered in this lecture include;
- The Fish
- First Death in Nova Scotia
- The Filling Station
- In the Waiting Room
- Sestina
- The Prodigal

Also included are structured answer plans regarding the poet.

Run Time (min:sec)
eLesson -> 32:46
EMA -> 06:01

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (45min): Exam Questions & Answers (12min): (6618 views) Poetry - Boland [HD] View Topic » This module explores the poetry of Eavan Boland. Beginning with a concise biography of the poet, the lecture delves into themes which Boland conveys in her poems. Poems covered in this lecture include; - The War Horse - Child Of Our Time - The Family Road - Outside History - The Moment - Love - The Pomegranate Also included are structured answer plans regarding the poet. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This module explores the poetry of Eavan Boland. Beginning with a concise biography of the poet, the lecture delves into themes which Boland conveys in her poems. Poems covered in this lecture include;
- The War Horse
- Child Of Our Time
- The Family Road
- Outside History
- The Moment
- Love
- The Pomegranate

Also included are structured answer plans regarding the poet.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (44min): Exam Questions & Answers (10min): (2871 views) Poetry - Frost [HD] View Topic » This video learning pack gives biographical details of Robert Frost. His poems are examined on a literal and metaphorical level. The Tuft Of Flowers, Mending Wall, The Road Not Taken, Birches, Out, Aquainted With The Night and Provide are all discussed. Themes and images are explained and explored. Key ideas relevant to his themes are closely identified. Exam Model Answers are also examined. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This video learning pack gives biographical details of Robert Frost. His poems are examined on a literal and metaphorical level.

The Tuft Of Flowers, Mending Wall, The Road Not Taken, Birches, Out, Aquainted With The Night and Provide are all discussed.

Themes and images are explained and explored. Key ideas relevant to his themes are closely identified.

Exam Model Answers are also examined.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (49min): Exam Questions & Answers (11min): (4366 views) Poetry - Kavanagh [HD] View Topic » This Video Learning Pack gives an introduction to Patrick Kavanaghs life and looks at his biographical details. His poems are explored on a literal and metaphorical level. The Pack also explores his attitudes and experiences in Monaghan and Dublin. Inniskean Road, July Evening, Epic, Shancoduff, A Christmas Childhood, Advent, On Raglan Road, The Hospital, Canal Bank Walk and Lines Written On A Seat On The Grand Canal are discussed. Images and themes are explained and explored. Key ideas relevant to his themes are identified. Exam Model Answers are also examined. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This Video Learning Pack gives an introduction to Patrick Kavanaghs life and looks at his biographical details.

His poems are explored on a literal and metaphorical level. The Pack also explores his attitudes and experiences in Monaghan and Dublin.

Inniskean Road, July Evening, Epic, Shancoduff, A Christmas Childhood, Advent, On Raglan Road, The Hospital, Canal Bank Walk and Lines Written On A Seat On The Grand Canal are discussed.

Images and themes are explained and explored. Key ideas relevant to his themes are identified.

Exam Model Answers are also examined.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (40min): Exam Questions & Answers (08min): (1499 views) Poetry - Larkin [HD] View Topic » This Video Learning Pack looks at a general biography of Philip Larkin. An exploration of seven particular poems on the Leaving Certificate Course. A look at the background to them, the themes as they arise and detailed information on the significance of images, diction, techniques and concerns of the poet etc. A detailed examination of the following poems by Larkin; Wedding - Wind, At Grass, Church Going, An Arundal Tomb, The Whitsun Weddings, The Trees and Cut Grass. Information on the origin, background, tone and mood. Exam Model Answers are also examined. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This Video Learning Pack looks at a general biography of Philip Larkin.

An exploration of seven particular poems on the Leaving Certificate Course. A look at the background to them, the themes as they arise and detailed information on the significance of images, diction, techniques and concerns of the poet etc.

A detailed examination of the following poems by Larkin; Wedding - Wind, At Grass, Church Going, An Arundal Tomb, The Whitsun Weddings, The Trees and Cut Grass.
Information on the origin, background, tone and mood.

Exam Model Answers are also examined.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (41min): Exam Questions & Answers (08min): (1699 views) Poetry - Mahon [HD] View Topic » This Video Learning Pack deals with the exploration of seven particular poems on the Leaving Certificate Course. We take a look at the background to them, the themes as they arise and information on the significance of images, diction, techniques and concerns of the poet etc. A detailed examination of the following poems: Grandfather; Day Trip to Donegal; Ecclesiastes; After the Titanic; As it should be; A disused shed in Co. Wexford, and Antartica. Information on the background to each poem, the meaning of more difficult images, the tone and the mood. Biography and themes outlined. Exam Model Answers are also examined. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This Video Learning Pack deals with the exploration of seven particular poems on the Leaving Certificate Course.

We take a look at the background to them, the themes as they arise and information on the significance of images, diction, techniques and concerns of the poet etc.

A detailed examination of the following poems: Grandfather; Day Trip to Donegal; Ecclesiastes; After the Titanic; As it should be; A disused shed in Co. Wexford, and Antartica.

Information on the background to each poem, the meaning of more difficult images, the tone and the mood. Biography and themes outlined.

Exam Model Answers are also examined.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (28min): Exam Questions & Answers (09min): (4668 views) Poetry - Plath [HD] View Topic » Paper 2 - Section 3 Poet 5 of 8 This module explores the poetry of Sylvia plath (German "Platt"). Beginning with a concise biography of the poet, the teacher explores themes which Plath conveyed in her poems. Poems covered in this lesson include; 1. 'Black Rook in Rainy Weather' 2. 'Morning Song' 3. 'Mirror' 4. 'Child' 5. 'Elm' 6. 'The Arrival of the Bee Box' There is also a structured EXAM answer plan to cover the poetry of Sylvia Plath. Run Time (min:sec) eLesson -> 28:56 EMA -> 09:11 Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample Paper 2 - Section 3

Poet 5 of 8

This module explores the poetry of Sylvia plath (German "Platt"). Beginning with a concise biography of the poet, the teacher explores themes which Plath conveyed in her poems.

Poems covered in this lesson include;
1. 'Black Rook in Rainy Weather'
2. 'Morning Song'
3. 'Mirror'
4. 'Child'
5. 'Elm'
6. 'The Arrival of the Bee Box'

There is also a structured EXAM answer plan to cover the poetry of Sylvia Plath.

Run Time (min:sec)
eLesson -> 28:56
EMA -> 09:11

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (52min): Exam Questions & Answers (13min): (3657 views) Poetry - Rich [HD] View Topic » This RevisionPack examines a short biography of Adrienne Rich. The Pack explores Rich's important poems and their meaning for modern women in our times. Her part in the feminist movement and modern political topics are also examined. The poems whose themes and images are looked at in detail include:- - Aunt Jennifer's Tigers - The Uncle Speaks in the Drawing Room - Storm Warnings - Living in Sin - The Roofwalker - Trying to talk with a Man - Diving into the Wreck Exam model question and answers are also included. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This RevisionPack examines a short biography of Adrienne Rich. The Pack explores Rich's important poems and their meaning for modern women in our times. Her part in the feminist movement and modern political topics are also examined. The poems whose themes and images are looked at in detail include:-
- Aunt Jennifer's Tigers
- The Uncle Speaks in the Drawing Room
- Storm Warnings
- Living in Sin
- The Roofwalker
- Trying to talk with a Man
- Diving into the Wreck

Exam model question and answers are also included.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (41min): Exam Questions & Answers (07min): (978 views) Poetry - Seamus Heaney View Topic » We will be looking at the poetry of Seamus Heaney The poems examined will be- THE FORGE. BOGLAND. THE TOLLUND MAN. A CONSTABLE CALLS. TWICE SHY. THE SKUNK. THE LIGHTENINGS VIII Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample We will be looking at the poetry of Seamus Heaney

The poems examined will be-
THE FORGE.
BOGLAND.
THE TOLLUND MAN.
A CONSTABLE CALLS.
TWICE SHY.
THE SKUNK.
THE LIGHTENINGS VIII

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (32min): Exam Questions & Answers (07min): (764 views) Poetry - Thomas Kinsella View Topic » We will be looking at the poetry of Thomas Kinsella The poems examined will be- MODEL SCHOOL, INCHICORE. DICK KING. TEAR. MIRROR IN FEBRUARY. CHRYSALIDES. THINKING OF Mr D. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample We will be looking at the poetry of Thomas Kinsella

The poems examined will be-

MODEL SCHOOL, INCHICORE.
DICK KING.
TEAR.
MIRROR IN FEBRUARY.
CHRYSALIDES.
THINKING OF Mr D.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (38min): (1658 views) Poetry - Wordsworth [HD] View Topic » This pack cover the life, work and themes of English poet William Wordsworth. Lesson Sample This pack cover the life, work and themes of English poet William Wordsworth.

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (36min): Exam Questions & Answers (11min): (1314 views) Poetry – Hopkins [HD] View Topic » This RevisionPack covers the poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844 - 1889).It contains a complete analysis of these seven poems: 1. 'God's Grandeur' 2. 'Spring' 3. 'As Kingfishers Catch Fire' 4. 'The Windhover' 5. 'Felix Randall' 6. 'No worst, there is None' 7. 'I wake and feel the fell of dark' There is also a structured EXAM answer plan to cover the poetry of GM Hopkins. Run Time (min:sec) eLesson -> 36:55 EMA -> 11:28 Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This RevisionPack covers the poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844 - 1889).It contains a complete analysis of these seven poems:

1. 'God's Grandeur'
2. 'Spring'
3. 'As Kingfishers Catch Fire'
4. 'The Windhover'
5. 'Felix Randall'
6. 'No worst, there is None'
7. 'I wake and feel the fell of dark'

There is also a structured EXAM answer plan to cover the poetry of GM Hopkins.

Run Time (min:sec)
eLesson -> 36:55
EMA -> 11:28

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (12min) (9477 views) The Comparative Study [HD] View Topic » This RevisionPack covers the comparative studies part of the Leaving Cert English Higher Paper. The pack incorporates theme or issues, literary genre and cultural context. Text Covered in the Comparative Study 1. Of Mice and Men 2. A Room with a View 3. Silas Marner Answering Question1: 1. Great Expectations 2. A Room with a View 3. As you Like it Answering Question2: 1. How Many miles to Babylon ? 2. Pride and Prejudice 3 Jane Eyre Run Time (min:sec) eLesson -> 58:29 Lesson Sample This RevisionPack covers the comparative studies part of the Leaving Cert English Higher Paper.

The pack incorporates theme or issues, literary genre and cultural context.

Text Covered in the Comparative Study
1. Of Mice and Men
2. A Room with a View
3. Silas Marner

Answering Question1:
1. Great Expectations
2. A Room with a View
3. As you Like it

Answering Question2:
1. How Many miles to Babylon ?
2. Pride and Prejudice
3 Jane Eyre

Run Time (min:sec)
eLesson -> 58:29

Eamonn O'Sullivan Video eLesson (38min): Exam Questions & Answers (10min): (536 views) The Sonnets of William Shakespeare View Topic » Leaving Cert Higher English - The Sonnets of William Shakespeare. As well as looking at the structure of the sonnet, we will also take an indepth look at sonnets no. 18, 29, 60, 73, 116 and poem no. 6. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample Leaving Cert Higher English - The Sonnets of William Shakespeare.

As well as looking at the structure of the sonnet, we will also take an indepth look at sonnets no. 18, 29, 60, 73, 116 and poem no. 6.

Hilda Quin Video eLesson (12min): Exam Questions & Answers (08min): (2688 views) The Unseen Poem [HD] View Topic » This RevisionPack deals with the following: The Poem "Back Yard" by Carl Sandberg is explored in detail, along with examples of past exam questions and how to answer them effectively. Lesson Sample :: Exam Question Sample This RevisionPack deals with the following:

The Poem "Back Yard" by Carl Sandberg is explored in detail, along with examples of past exam questions and how to answer them effectively.

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