Language Lessons LC OL

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

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.