English Key Notes 2027 - Ordinary Level

English Key Notes 2027 - Ordinary Level

The purpose of this series is to offer some practical assistance and advice to students preparing for Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English Paper 2. The notes presented here explain and analyse the three elements of the literature syllabus for examination in 2027:

• Single Text (The Underground Railroad)
• Comparative Study
• Poetry

Single Text: The Underground Railroad

• Detailed Plot Summary and Commentary
• Key Themes
• The Main Characters
• Guidelines for Answering Exam Questions
• Sample Questions and Answers
• Sample Answers

Comparative Study

Texts:   

• Sive – John B. Keane;                                                                                                        
• Small Things Like These – Claire Keegan;                                                                         
• The Shawshank Redemption – Director, Frank Darabont

Comparative Modes: 

A. Theme: Independence

B. Social Setting

C. Literary Genre

• Analysis and Commentary
• Key Points of Comparison/Contrast after each section
• Guidelines for Answering Exam Questions
• Sample Answers

Poetry

• Analysis and Commentary
• Key Points
• Sample Answers
• Guidelines for Answering Exam Questions