English Key Notes 2026 - Ordinary Level

The purpose of this series is to offer some practical assistance and advice to students preparing for Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English Paper 2.

The notes presented here explain and analyse the three elements of the literature syllabus for examination in 2026. 

Single Text: The Crucible

Poetry: Full range of poems with useful biography and key points included, as well as comprehensive notes on each poem.

The Comparative Study Texts

Small Things Like These Claire Keegan

Sive John B. Keane

The Shawshank Redemption Frank Darabont (Dir)