Book Description

THE ONE-STOP GUIDE TO ORDINARY LEVEL ENGLISH PAPER 1 Language Lessons Ordinary Level is a focused and practical guide to achieving top marks in Ordinary Level English Paper 1. Written by an experienced Ordinary Level teacher with the specific needs of the Ordinary Level student in mind Scaffolding, prompts for beginning an answer, and accessible tips for picking up marks provide solutions for the recurring difficulties that may be experienced by Ordinary Level students Practical, student-focused approach bridges the gap between Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate English, developing Ordinary Level students' ability to compose longer and more structured answers Past exam questions with realistic sample and modelled answers Write-in element encourages self-editing and guides students towards confidence in answering exam questions Clear guides on the appropriate structure and register required for each genre in Composing Section Wide range of extracts on modern and topical issues relevant to Leaving Certificate students in the Comprehending Section Essential grammar and spelling revision Focus on visual literacy Consistent focus on PCLM marking scheme Free eBook of this textbook (see inside front cover for details). Gill Education eBooks can be accessed both online and offline! The Author Dan Stynes is a teacher with 12 years' experience working in St Paul's CBS, a DEIS school in Dublin 1. He has also taught for 10 years at the Institute of Education, Leeson Street, where he delivers classes focused on intense revision, with a strong emphasis on practical tips and advice for tackling the exam.