How much is Sraith Pictiur worth?

80 marks
The Sraith Pictiúr (picture sequence) is worth 80 marks. Emer suggests to use the final weekend before the exam to record yourself practising the Sraith Pictiúr, as well as the Léamh Filíochta, and listen back to the recording.

How many poems do you need for Leaving Cert Irish?

There’s only a choice of 5 poems which you can be asked which are also conveniently on your course anyway. When he or she picks out a poem for you, all you must do is read out the title of the poem and the poet, e.g. ‘Colscaradh, le Pádraig Mac Suibhne’. Then proceed to read the poem.

How long should an Irish aiste be?

500-600 words
I know the recommended length is 500-600 words (2 pages and a bit?) but is that enough or are you expected to write more than that?!! id be cute myself like so id squeeze into 3 and a half lines 😉 2 pages is fine but your Irish really has to be excellent, so if you feel your Irish isn’t the best you should aim for 3.

How much is the Irish Listening worth in the Leaving Cert?

60 marks
Don’t Forget the Aural The Aural (Cluaistiscint) is worth 60 marks and shouldn’t be overlooked when studying for Irish. The questions tend to be quite manageable and it can be really nice place to pick up marks if you struggle in other areas.

How do you ace an Irish oral?

Leaving Cert Irish Oral – 5 tips for doing well

1. Practise, Practise, Practise. The best way to prepare for an oral exam is – you’ve guessed it!
2. Visualize.
3. Lead the conversation.
4. Listen to Irish as much as possible.
5. Know the structure of the exam.

How do you get full marks in Irish oral?

How to Study for the Irish Oral Exam

1. Wait for the Questions. Students come in and are eager to tell the examiner everything they have learnt out.
2. Give two pieces of information on your address.
3. Listen to your poems everyday.
4. Tuiseal Ginideach Phrases.
5. Prepare 3 Sraith Questions.
6. Link Topics in your answers.

What poets came up on 2021 Leaving Cert?

Yeats, Brendan Kennelly and Sylvia Plath in 2019. Rich, Wordsworth, Boland and Ní Chuilleanáin in 2020. Durcan, Heaney, Plath and Bishop is 2021.

How long should a short story be Leaving Cert?

Generally it should be about 6 pages.

How long should a 15 mark question be?

For any question worth 5 marks the word limit is 200 words, for a 10 mark question it is 350 words, and for a 15 mark question it is 500 words.

How do I get h1 in Irish oral?

Will JC 2022 be Cancelled?

The Junior Cert 2022 is going ahead for the first time in two years. They were abruptly cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic and didn’t take place last year either for the same reason. However, this year there will be written exams for junior cycle exams students and the exams will commence on Wednesday, June 8th.

How much is Irish oral worth 2021?

40%
The oral exam is now worth 40% of the overall mark and it takes place after the Easter mid-term. Students engage in conversation with an examiner and discuss different topics in Irish. The aural exam takes place on the same day as the written paper and has been shortened in length as part of the new syllabus.

What questions do they ask in Irish oral?

The examiner will ask questions on a variety of topics such as:

• An chlann.
• An ceantar.
• An scoil.
• An saol tar éis na hArdteistiméireachta.
• Caitheamh Aimsire.
• Post Páirt – Aimseartha.
• Laethanta Saoire.
• An Ghaeilge agus an Ghaeltacht.

How many poets do you need to study for Leaving Cert?

Every year, there are eight prescribed poets and five are on the paper in 2022. You have to do one.

How many words is 4marks?

The chart states that for a question with four marks, the word limit will be 80. A maximum of 100 words can be used for answering a question carrying five marks. The word limit for a question that carries six marks will be 120 and 150 words have been fixed for questions carrying between seven and eight marks.

How long should a 30 mark question be?

So for a 30 mark question i’d be quoting 5-6 times. Remember 30 mark questions are generally Studied fiction,poetry and drama , so you should have 6 quotes anyways. Just a general tip, you should divide 5 into every question you get to see how many quotes and different ideas you need to talk about.