Approaching Text QB (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Time allocation for Leaving Cert English Question B
Time allocation for Leaving Cert English Question B
50 minutes
Length requirement for Question B response
Length requirement for Question B response
2-3 pages (approx. 300 words per page)
Marks available for Question B
Marks available for Question B
50 marks
What does TAGS stand for?
What does TAGS stand for?
Topic, Audience, Genre, Style
T (Topic) in TAGS - minimum issues to cover
T (Topic) in TAGS - minimum issues to cover
At least 3 issues - address question, identify problems, give solutions
A (Audience) in TAGS - what to consider
A (Audience) in TAGS - what to consider
Who is the piece for? Use appropriate language (formal or informal)
G (Genre) in TAGS - what to identify
G (Genre) in TAGS - what to identify
Layout/structural/formatting features expected
S (Style) in TAGS - what to use
S (Style) in TAGS - what to use
Language techniques to achieve aim of the piece
Examples of Question B genre types
Examples of Question B genre types
Letter, article, speech, talk, report, proposal, podcast script
What determines your writing style in Question B?
What determines your writing style in Question B?
The audience
What is creative modelling in Question B?
What is creative modelling in Question B?
Integrate ideas from the given text into your response
Strategy before choosing Question B topic
Strategy before choosing Question B topic
Check all questions first, choose the one that suits you best
Common pitfalls to avoid in Question B
Common pitfalls to avoid in Question B
Don't make answer too long; keep concise and plan your answer