Leaving Cert English 2022

The 2022 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 2022 Higher Level paper?

Paper 1

  • Q1 comprehending, question a, poetry, amanda gorman · 40 marks
  • Q2 comprehending, question b, poetry, open letter · 40 marks
  • Q3 comprehending, question a, music, ben okri · 40 marks
  • Q4 comprehending, question b, music, podcast · 40 marks
  • Q5 comprehending, question a, books, censorship · 40 marks
  • Q6 comprehending, question b, books, editorial · 40 marks
  • Q7 composing, personal essay, faithful companions · 100 marks
  • Q8 composing, speech, presidency, cultural values · 100 marks
  • Q9 composing, short story, book rescue · 100 marks
  • Q10 composing, feature article, fashion · 100 marks
  • Q11 composing, discursive essay, powerful voices · 100 marks
  • Q12 composing, personal essay, learning · 100 marks
  • Q13 composing, short story, music · 100 marks

Paper 2

  • Q1 single text, literary analysis, prose and drama · 70 marks
  • Q2 comparative study, literary genre, cultural context · 70 marks
  • Q3 unseen poetry, poetry analysis · 20 marks
  • Q4 prescribed poetry, poetry analysis · 50 marks

Ordinary Level

Paper 1Paper 2Marking Scheme
What's in the 2022 Ordinary Level paper?

Paper 1

  • Q1 reading comprehension, artificial intelligence, friendship · 40 marks
  • Q2 creative writing, report writing, artificial intelligence · 40 marks
  • Q3 reading comprehension, extraterrestrial life, friendship · 40 marks
  • Q4 creative writing, radio advertisement, extraterrestrial life · 40 marks
  • Q5 reading comprehension, climate activism, friendship · 40 marks
  • Q6 creative writing, letter writing, climate activism · 40 marks
  • Q7 personal essay, friendship · 100 marks
  • Q8 short story, teenagers · 100 marks
  • Q9 talk, extraterrestrial life · 100 marks
  • Q10 short story, artificial intelligence · 100 marks
  • Q11 personal essay, anger · 100 marks
  • Q12 speech, climate change, debate · 100 marks
  • Q13 newspaper article, extraterrestrial life · 100 marks

Paper 2

  • Q1 single text, drama, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q2 single text, novel, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q3 single text, novel, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q4 single text, drama, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q5 single text, drama, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q6 single text, drama, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q7 single text, novel, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q8 single text, novel, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q9 single text, novel, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q10 comparative study, social setting, relationships · 70 marks
  • Q11 unseen poetry, imagery, reading · 20 marks
  • Q12 prescribed poetry, imagery, literary analysis · 50 marks
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