Students compose themselves with English

The English papers faced by about 53,000 Leaving Certificate students were based on themes of storytelling and humour.

Students compose themselves with English
Thu, 06 Jun, 2013 - 01:00
Niall Murray

For the higher level Paper 1, sat yesterday morning, Michael Doherty of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) said the three texts on the theme of storytelling were engaging for students.

They would have been pleased to see reference to popular TV shows Revenge and Homeland in a magazine article about suspense and cliffhangers, followed by questions linked to the accompanying images.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Irish universities continue to probe extent of cyberattack on Canvas learning platform Irish universities continue to probe extent of cyberattack on Canvas learning platform
Cost of electricity: halogen bulb and twenty Euro notes Energy suppliers not making 'excessive' profits from soaring gas and electricity prices, watchdog says
Weather 'time machine' shows daily conditions for past 86 years Weather 'time machine' shows daily conditions for past 86 years
CourtsPlace: New YorkPlace: Grand Central StationPlace: IrelandPlace: SwitzerlandPerson: Michael DohertyPerson: DohertyPerson: Alan ThompsonPerson: Des BishopPerson: Gary LarsonPerson: Michael McIntyrePerson: Maura McCaulPerson: Kate HehirPerson: HehirPerson: MonicaHeckPerson: tzeemPerson: Sylvia PlathPerson: Gerald Manley HopkinsPerson: Derek MahonPerson: ElizabOrganisation: Association of Secondary Teachers in IrelandOrganisation: ASTIOrganisation: Teachers’ Union of IrelandOrganisation: TUIOrganisation: The Far
<p>More than 100 delegates representing the army, naval service, and air corps, will debate a record 70-plus motions at the PDForra conference this week. File picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews</p>

'Astronomically high vacancy numbers' due to Defence Forces underinvestment

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited