Excerpts from the essay choices in Leaving Cert higher level English. The essay accounts for one quarter of all the marks in English.
Write a composition on any one of the following.
1 "... advised adults to treat adolescents with sympathy, appreciation and respect ..."
Write a magazine article (serious and/or light-hearted) in which you give advice to adults on how to help teenagers cope with the "storm and stress" of adolescence.
2 … the new global society.
Write a speech in which you argue for or against the necessity to protect national culture and identity.
3 … 17-year-old male protagonist with a darting gaze ...
Write a short story in which the central character is a rebellious teenager (male or¨ female).
4 ... I have a beautiful view
Write a personal essay in which you describe a place that you consider beautiful.
5 … fake, or worse
Write the text of a talk you would deliver to your classmates on the topic: Appearances can be Deceptive.
6 I was happy …
Write an article for a school magazine in which you explore aspects of life that make you happy.
7 … my camp, my small launch, my treehouse.
Write a short story in which setting/location is a significant feature.
(Your story may be prompted by one or more of the locations depicted in Text 3 or by any other setting of your choice.)
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