Excellence in Texts Higher Level 2027 is a comprehensive package that helps students towards success in Leaving Certificate English Paper 2.

The complete text of Othello with:

• Clear, student-friendly annotation to explain unfamiliar words and phrases
• Summaries, key quotes and questions for each scene
• Comprehensive study notes and analysis on important characters and key themes
• Invaluable section on Approaching the Essay, complete with sample answers

Two options for comparative study:

• Option One: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, Sive by John B. Keane and The Shawshank Redemption directed by Frank Darabont

• Option Two: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen and Barbie directed by Greta Gerwig

Each comparative option includes comprehensive notes on each of the three modes of comparison, analysis grids showing students how to compare and contrast their texts using comparative phrases, and past exam questions.