Leaving Cert English 2015

The 2015 Leaving Cert English exam papers and official marking scheme, free below as direct PDF links from the State Examinations Commission archive.

Higher Level

Paper 1Paper 2Marking Scheme
What's in the 2015 Higher Level paper?

Paper 1

  • Q1 comprehending, language of argument, speech · 50 marks
  • Q2 comprehending, letter, functional writing · 50 marks
  • Q3 comprehending, writer's style, ghost literature · 50 marks
  • Q4 comprehending, article, genre writing · 50 marks
  • Q5 comprehending, memoir, ageing · 50 marks
  • Q6 comprehending, introduction, functional writing · 50 marks
  • Q7 composing, short story · 100 marks
  • Q8 composing, feature article · 100 marks
  • Q9 composing, speech, persuasive writing · 100 marks
  • Q10 composing, personal essay · 100 marks
  • Q11 composing, descriptive essay · 100 marks
  • Q12 composing, short story · 100 marks
  • Q13 composing, discursive essay · 100 marks

Paper 2

  • Q1 single text, the novel, shakespearean drama, character · 60 marks
  • Q2 comparative study, theme or issue, literary genre · 70 marks
  • Q3 unseen poem, poetry, imagery, emotion · 20 marks
  • Q4 prescribed poetry, poetry, language, imagery · 50 marks

Ordinary Level

Paper 1Paper 2Marking Scheme
What's in the 2015 Ordinary Level paper?

Paper 1

  • Q1 reading comprehension, character, parents/guardians · 50 marks
  • Q2 letter writing, functional writing, parents/guardians · 50 marks
  • Q3 reading comprehension, biography, parents/guardians · 50 marks
  • Q4 radio diary, podcast, injustice · 50 marks
  • Q5 reading comprehension, character, parents/guardians · 50 marks
  • Q6 diary writing, functional writing, misunderstanding · 50 marks
  • Q7 short story, deception · 100 marks
  • Q8 magazine article, reading · 100 marks
  • Q9 personal essay, overcoming opposition · 100 marks
  • Q10 magazine article, fashion · 100 marks
  • Q11 speech, animal welfare · 100 marks
  • Q12 personal essay, loss · 100 marks
  • Q13 short story, modern devices · 100 marks

Paper 2

  • Q1 single text, character analysis, literary response · 60 marks
  • Q2 comparative study, relationships, hero heroine villain · 70 marks
  • Q3 unseen poetry, poetry analysis · 20 marks
  • Q4 prescribed poetry, poetry analysis · 50 marks
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