Introduction to the Composition (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
What is the composition worth on Paper 1?
What is the composition worth on Paper 1?
50 marks
How many title options are students presented with for the composition?
How many title options are students presented with for the composition?
7 different titles
What percentage of the total English grade does the composition represent?
What percentage of the total English grade does the composition represent?
25%
How many minutes should be dedicated to planning the composition?
How many minutes should be dedicated to planning the composition?
10 minutes
What is the target word count range for the composition?
What is the target word count range for the composition?
1000-1200 words
How many main assessment criteria are used to evaluate compositions?
How many main assessment criteria are used to evaluate compositions?
4 criteria
How much time should be reserved for proofreading?
How much time should be reserved for proofreading?
5-10 minutes
Which composition type is described as less commonly chosen?
Which composition type is described as less commonly chosen?
Descriptive writing
What does the personal essay format allow students to draw from?
What does the personal essay format allow students to draw from?
Own life experiences & emotions
Which assessment criterion covers vocabulary range and sentence variety?
Which assessment criterion covers vocabulary range and sentence variety?
Language and style
What should guide title selection according to the note?
What should guide title selection according to the note?
Where natural strengths align
What should writers use instead of vague generalizations?
What should writers use instead of vague generalizations?
Vivid, specific details