Reaction to Leaving Certificate English Paper 2 (Higher Level) by Paul McCormack, English teacher at The Institute of Education This was an exam that did exactly what it should do – it tested the key skills that should be developed…
Our English teacher, Paul McCormack’s, reaction to Leaving Certificate English Paper 1 (Higher Level) has been picked up and shared across national media. He called it “A fair and challenging paper, designed to be accessible and to reward candidates’ critical…
Reaction to Leaving Certificate English Paper 1 (Higher Level) by Paul McCormack, English teacher at The Institute of Education A fair and challenging paper, designed to be accessible and to reward candidates’ critical thinking and imagination. The paper offered a…
Paul has taught English and History for the past 20 years. He has been teaching both Leaving and Junior Cert at the Institute since 1999, and has designed and delivered accessible and structured exam preparation courses for the last 14…
How to Approach the English Exam: Unseen Poetry Here is some advice on how to approach the unseen poetry section of English Paper 1, from Paul McCormack, English Teacher at The Institute of Education… Read the questions first. Targeted…
How to Approach the English Exam: Studied Poetry Here is some advice on how to approach your Studied Poetry question on English Paper 2, from Paul McCormack, English Teacher at The Institute of Education… Do not immediately go for…
How to Approach the English Exam: Hamlet Here is some advice on how to approach your Hamplet question on English Paper 2, from Paul McCormack, English Teacher at The Institute of Education… Remember – The questions will not be…
How to Approach the English Exam: Time management Here is some advice on how to manage your time in paper 2, from Paul McCormack, English Teacher at The Institute of Education… Time Management You have 200 minutes to…