1. Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Paper layout:
Paper 1: 200 Marks
Comprehending: 100 marks – A=50 Marks B=50 Marks
Composing: 100 Marks
Paper 2: 200 Marks
Single text (60 Marks)
Comparative study (70 Marks)
Unseen poetry (20 Marks)
Seen poetry (50 Marks)

2. Comprehension questions: 2011
Question A:
(i) The writer uses a study in paragraph 3. What point does she make and how does the evidence used support her argument? (15 Marks)
(ii) With features of style help the reader to connect with her audience? (15 Marks)
(iii) Do you agree or disagree with this argument? Give reasons for you answer with reference to the text. (20 Marks)
Question B:
Your parents are refusing to allow you to go to a weekend music festival. Write the argument that you think would make them change their minds. (50 Marks)