Higher Level Composition Revision Pack | Leaving Certificate English

A polished and exam-focused revision PowerPoint designed for a one-hour Higher Level Leaving Certificate English composition revision class.

This resource breaks down the main composition options in a clear, student-friendly way, helping students understand how to approach the Personal Essay, Speech and Short Story with confidence. It focuses on planning, structure, PCLM, past questions, common mistakes and practical writing strategies.

What’s included:

• Composition overview and exam approach
• PCLM 100-mark breakdown
• Personal Essay overview, question types and planning ideas
• Speech overview, persuasive techniques, openings and conclusions
• Short Story overview, structure, character creation, dialogue, description and show-don’t-tell
• Past question mind maps and planning examples
• Mistakes to avoid for each writing style
• Final comparison slide showing the difference between Personal Essay, Speech and Short Story

This resource is ideal for:
6th Year Higher Level revision
One-hour composition revision classes
Last-minute Paper 1 preparation
Helping students choose the right composition option
Supporting students who struggle with structure, tone or originality

The slides use a clean, mature visual style suitable for Leaving Certificate students, with clear headings, concise notes and practical examples throughout.

Perfect for revision before Paper 1.