Language in Action focuses on the Comprehension and Composition skills that are tested in Paper 1 of the Leaving Certificate English examination at Ordinary Level. The dual purpose of this textbook is to develop the reading and writing skills of students by exposing them to a wide range of texts, written in a variety of styles that will appeal to active and inquisitive minds.
- A concise explanation of Paper 1 and informative notes on the use of language.
- A section on Comprehending that thoroughly prepares students for Questions A and B of Section 1 of the paper.
- A section on Composing which deals methodically with grammar, spelling and punctuation, and offers clear guidance on the main types of composition: articles, the personal essay, debate/speech and the short story.
- A theme-based section modelled on the Leaving Certificate examination format. Texts have been organised under 12 themes such as Sport, Prejudice and Bullying, Violence, Holidays and Pets
- Many questions and composition exercises throughout the book that will serve as an ideal preparation for the examination.
- 160 pages in full colour.
School Level: Secondary
Class: Leaving Cert
Subject: English
ISBN-10: 0714416843
ISBN-13: 9780714416847
Barcode: 9780714416847
Publisher: CJ Fallon
Author: John Sheil
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Product: Book
Format: Softback
Edition: 1st Edition
Language: English
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Weight: 0.534 kg
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Language in Action focuses on the Comprehension and Composition skills that are tested in Paper 1 of the Leaving Certificate English examination at Ordinary Level. The dual purpose of this textbook is to develop the reading and writing skills of students by exposing them to a wide range of texts, written in a variety of styles that will appeal to active and inquisitive minds.
- A concise explanation of Paper 1 and informative notes on the use of language.
- A section on Comprehending that thoroughly prepares students for Questions A and B of Section 1 of the paper.
- A section on Composing which deals methodically with grammar, spelling and punctuation, and offers clear guidance on the main types of composition: articles, the personal essay, debate/speech and the short story.
- A theme-based section modelled on the Leaving Certificate examination format. Texts have been organised under 12 themes such as Sport, Prejudice and Bullying, Violence, Holidays and Pets
- Many questions and composition exercises throughout the book that will serve as an ideal preparation for the examination.
- 160 pages in full colour.
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