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ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Ceol-Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann

LOCAL CENTRE SYLLABUS

OF

SPEECH, DRAMA &ORAL COMMUNICATION

EXAMINATIONS

2009-2011

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SYLLABUS OF EXAMINATIONS2003- 2008

GENERAL INFORMATION

The new syllabus has been extended and contains many revisions and changes. Itis important that these are given special attention.

In addition to the poems listed for each grade in Speech and Drama and ChoricVerse Speaking, candidates may select a poem from the RIAM First Anthology ofPoetry for the relevant grade.

Drama and prose publications may be obtained in the main bookshops.

Popular monologues and sketches are not acceptable after Grade 4. From Grade 5onwards selections must be taken from full plays or adaptations of novels.

In all Grades of Speech and Drama, selections must be memorised, with theexception of prepared reading and talks (for which notes are allowed).

An own choice selection must not be taken from the current syllabus, although thesyllabus may be used as a guide to the required standard of the relevant grade. Suitability of length should also be given consideration, ie neither overly long,causing problems with memorisation, nor too short to allow candidates to show theirskills in interpretation and presentation.

There is no upper age limit. However, in some examinations suggested agesuitability has been included.

Candidates must bring copies of their selections with them for the use of theExaminer; photocopies are not acceptable.

Candidates must bring to the examination room copies of any books used in preparedreading tests.

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GUIDANCE FOR TEACHERS

In the performance of:

VerseCandidates should show good use of voice and speech and a sensitive andimaginative response to the text content, mood and rhythm. Voices reflect emotionsand feelings. Candidates must really enjoy their choice. If they do not enjoy it or arebored with it, it will reflect in their delivery. When they are comfortable with theirpiece all of the requirements to recite a poem should fall into place.

ReadingCandidates should show an appreciation of the style of the writer and convey a senseof enjoyment, with colourful communication and a good eye contact. They shouldchoose a book they would enjoy reading aloud to others. They should ensure thatthey have read the book chosen to read aloud from, as this will aid the overalldelivery.

ProseCandidates should respond imaginatively to the text and show a sensitive approachto content and mood, with an awareness of both narrative delivery and direct speech.By this we mean that the examiner should have a feeling of distinct differencebetween the voice of the storyteller and those of the character dialogue.

DramaCandidates should show an imaginative response to the text, character and situationand also spontaneity of thought, movement, gesture and emotion. Good use of theacting area should also be achieved and effective vocal projection. Always be awareof the suitability of the piece for the candidate’s age and ability. Candidates shouldplan any movements carefully and make sure not to obscure their facial expressions.

DuologuesThe performance of each candidate will be assessed simultaneously. Each part mustbe of equal importance. The standard of the chosen excerpts should be suitable forboth candidate’s age and ability. Examiners will examine the pieces prepared induologue format once. The candidates will be required to be present for the sectionto be performed together and one may then leave the room. This ensures privacy andpersonal attention for the remaining candidate for the next section of the exam.

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Group DramaAll members of the group will be expected to take part in both sections (scene andmime). A sense of group organisation and team work should be shown as well asfull involvement, whether speaking or listening. Interaction with each other shouldbe paramount.

Basic furniture and hand props and other props may be used. Costume, practice dressor leotards and tights may be worn but will not be awarded any marks. Rememberhats may obscure faces and shoes can interfere with movements. Other props maybe fussy and interfere also with the overall performance, so candidates should becareful of their choices.

Maximum time allowed includes any time taken to set and strike the furniture andprops. The Examiner will assess the group as a whole and may refer to individualperformances. Please ensure that a copy of the script is available to the examiner,particularly if the piece is something they have scripted themselves.

MimeMime will be examined as a complete scene where everything, except basicfurniture, is created by the performer B the setting, the properties and, in soloperformances, the character or characters within the scene. There should be no soundwhatsoever. Breathy or breathing sounds should not be utilised to express emotions.

Scenes should be simple and have involvement, credibility and originality. Musicmay be used to enhance the scene, but, except where indicated, will not be rewardedmarks.

ImprovisationImprovisations should always include the use of speech. Music may be useful toenhance the work but marks will not be rewarded except where indicated.Improvisation is included in our syllabus to assist candidates to shed inhibitions andgain in confidence and language flow. The raw material for the work can be foundall around on a daily basis. Simplicity and originality are the key ingredients.

Public Speaking and Oral communicationCandidates should aim to communicate with clarity, conviction, sincerity,spontaneity and suitable use of vocal technique. All talks and speech should be givenwith a specific audience in mind. Candidates should make the type of audience theyhave known to their examiner. Notes may be used but must not hindercommunication or eye contact. These should be on blank cards not larger than a

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postcard. Visual aids may be used where appropriate but no marks will be awardedfor visual aids.

Group ExaminationsCandidates should show team spirit and involvement with each other. There shouldbe a sense of confidence in each other to perform to the best of the team’s ability.Fluency and clarity of expression should be aimed for.

Choral SpeakingGroups should aim to achieve a colourful and controlled vocal orchestration, withgood use of modulation and sense of group communication and enjoyment. Whenthe group speak together there should be precision, good timing and flexibility.

The physical grouping of the choir should be pleasing on the eye as well as the ear.Try to have an interesting arrangement while at the same time not causing the senseof unity to collapse.

English as a Second LanguageCandidates should aim for clarity of speech and thought. There should be anobvious understanding of the vocabulary used. Words which reflect the candidates’thoughts and views are better if used simply and in a straightforward fashion thanthose used to convey thoughts in a convoluted manner. However, this is a matter forthe individual concerned and teachers should allow the person to shine through thelanguage barrier.

TheoryCandidates should be familiar with the theory of previous grades and they shouldbe able to link theoretical knowledge with practical work.

Definitions of play periods for examination purposes: A Modern play is a published play set in any period after 1940. A Restoration play refers to plays written between 1660 and 1730 and must notbe confused with Eighteenth Century Comedy, eg Sheridan and Goldsmith.

A Classical play is a play written by a major Irish, English or Foreign dramatistbefore 1940.

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A Period play is one which is set in a period outside the modern (see above) andwhich demands appropriate awareness of costume and movement.

A Contemporary play is one which is set in the present.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Guidance for Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Recital Certificate Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Speech and Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Reading Prose and Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Solo Verse Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Creative Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Solo Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Duologue Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Group Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Choric Verse Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Public Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Oral Communication and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

English as a Second Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Bilingual Speech and Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Deaslabhra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Cór-Reachtaireacht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Óráidaíocht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Compliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Recital Certificate Programme 1

RECITAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

The Recital Programme is designed to give Speech and Drama students anopportunity to perform pieces of their own choice within the requirements of eachlevel as outlined below.

Each programme will comprise a mix of poetry, prose, drama, and mime.

Individual programmes should exhibit imagination in choice of pieces, shouldhighlight the performer's particular strengths and be appropriate to the age of thecandidate. Each candidate will be required to present his or her programme as acontinuous recital, with a brief introduction and conclusion and short linking scriptbetween the items.

The programme will be marked as follows:

Technique 40%Interpretation 40%Choice of programme, linking script andoverall impression 20%

Pass Mark: 70%

Bronze Medal

Candidates to perform *

1 A poem 2 A prose extract3 An occupational mime 4 Introduction, conclusion and brief linking script

Time limit: 10 minutesSuggested age: from 12 years

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Silver Medal


1 A poem2 A prose extract3 A speech from a published play4 A character mime5 Introduction, conclusion and brief linking script

Time limit: 15 minutesSuggested age: from 15 years

Gold Medal


1 A poem 2 A prose extract3 Scene from a Shakespearean, modern or contemporary drama

(one character)4 An abstract mime5 Introduction, conclusion and brief linking script Time limit: 25 minutesSuggested age: from 17 years

* Programme items may be performed in any order and may be thematic.The Recital may also be performed in Irish or bilingually, in which case theLocal Centre Office should be informed.

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SPEECH AND DRAMA

Kindergarten to Primary Grades

Section A — Poetry 30 Section B — Prose 30Section C — Mime 20 Section D — Conversation 20

Grades 1 - 8: 20 marks in each section (A, B, C, D, E)

All poetry, prose and drama selections must be spoken from memory.Own choice pieces may not be selected from another grade in the syllabus.

• Candidates must bring reading matter to examination where required.• Copies of pieces must be presented to the Examiner on the examination

day. Photocopies of the original text breach copyright regulations and arenot acceptable.

• No marks will be awarded for incorrect texts presented at examination• Candidates using photocopies of text will be disqualified

It is acceptable for two candidates, who have been entered for the same grade in thesame examination session, to present a mime as a Duo. They will be markedseparately.

Candidates should show good use of voice and speech and a sensitive andimaginative response to the text content, mood and rhythm. Voices reflect emotionsand feelings. Candidates must really enjoy their choice. If they do not enjoy it or arebored with it, it will reflect in their delivery. When they are comfortable with theirpiece all of the requirements to recite a poem should fall into place.

Marking SchemeDistinction - 90% or aboveHonours - 80% - 89%Merit - 70% - 79%Pass - 60% - 69%Fail - below 60%


KINDERGARTEN GRADE

Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:Toaster Time by Eve Merriam (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)A Musical Family by John Mole (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)Ten Tom-Toms Anon (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)Acorn Bill by Ruth Ainsworth (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)My New Umbrella by M M Hutchison (The Book of 1000 Poems)The Furry Home by J M Westrup (The Book of 1000 Poems)Here is the Seed by John Foster (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)Bedtime Prayer by Richard Caley (The Works: Poerty, ed Paul Cookson)

or any poem in the RIAM First Anthology of Poetry for this grade.

Section B: ProseStorytelling in candidate's own words — own choice — not more than one minute'sduration.

Section C: MimeTheme: own choice — time limit one minute.

Section D: ConversationDiscussion on work presented, to test understanding and appreciation.

PRELIMINARY GRADE

Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:Please-e! by June Crebbin (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)Biking by Judith Nicholls (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)Summer Days by Anne English (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)Today, in Strong Colours by Sue Cowling (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)Childhood Painting Lesson by Henry Rago (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)Little Brown Seed by Rodney Bennet (The Book of 1000 Poems)Laughter by Olive Enoch (The Book of 1000 Poems)My Father by Kay Umansky (Read me and Laugh)or any poem in the RIAM First Anthology of Poetry for this grade.

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PRIMARY GRADE

Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:Drum by Judith Nicholls (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)My Eyes are Watering by Trevor Hardy (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)It's Spring by John Foster (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)Spaghetti! Spaghetti! by Jack Prelutsky (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)Our Mother by Allan Ahlberg. (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)The Train by Clive Sansom (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)Fairy Music by Enid Blyton (The Book of 1000 Poems)Brother by Mary Ann Hoberman (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)






GRADE 1

Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:At the End of School Assembly by Simon Pitt (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)My Team by Tracey Blance (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)One for the Cluck of an Angry Hen by John Foster (The Works: Poetry, ed PaulCookson)Best Friends by Bernard Young (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)Give Yourself a Hug by Grace Nicholls (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)Danny Murphy by James Stephens (The Book of 1000 Poems)The Pigs Tail by Norman Ault (The Book of 1000 Poems)November Night Countdown by Moira Andrew (100 Best Poems for Childrenchosen by Children ed Roger McGough published by Penguin)




Section D: ReadingTo read aloud a passage which will be selected by the Examiner from the preparedchapter or lesson from any book chosen by the candidate from his/her SchoolEnglish Syllabus, or from a book of comparable standard.

Section E: Conversation and TheoryCandidates will be expected to discuss the selection spoken, and have a knowledgeand understanding of the use of pause in prose.

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GRADE 2

Candidates should show an appreciation of the style of the writer and convey a senseof enjoyment, with colourful communication and a good eye contact. They shouldchoose a book they would enjoy reading aloud to others. They should ensure thatthey have read the book chosen to read aloud from, as this will aid the overalldelivery.

Candidates should show an imaginative response to the text, character and situationand also spontaneity of thought, movement, gesture and emotion. Good use of theacting area should also be achieved and effective vocal projection. Always be awareof the suitability of the piece for the candidate’s age and ability. Candidates shouldplan any movements carefully and make sure not to obscure their facial expressions.

Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:At the End of the School Day by Wes Magee (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)The Mud Mother by Brian Patten (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)Auntie's Boyfriend by Fred Sedgwick (Read me and Laugh)Silver Moon by Frances Nagle (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)My Old Cat by Hal Summers (The Nation’s Favourite Twentieth Century Poems)Kids by Spike Milligan (Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry ed Brian Patten)Louder by Roger Stephens (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)First and Last by June Crebbin (The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems)


Section B: Prose/DramaCandidates to speak one of the following prose excerpts or to perform a speech(edited if necessary) from any play of their own choice (time limit three minutes).

THE TWITS, by Roald Dahl. ‘The Wormy Spaghetti’ from ‘The next dayY’ to ‘...buy the other kind next time.’ (Puffin)

SEARCHING FOR A FRIEND by Maria Quirke Walsh. Chapter One from ‘Andnow here we are...’ to ‘...only one week left..’ (Bright Sparks - Attic Press)

THE WORST WITCH by Jill Murphy. Chapter 3 from ‘Mildred bent downY’ to ‘...Mildred confessed in a small voice.’ (Puffin)


THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE, by Enid Blyton. Chapter 4 ‘The Land of Spells’from ‘...Dick shot round down the insideY’ to ‘...the cushions went swinging up thetree to Moon-Face.’ (Egmont Books)

HORSE SHY (The Saddle Club, 2) by Bonnie Bryant. Chapter 3, from ‘..Stevielaughed and waved at Lisa...’ to ‘ The Reds were ahead one to nothing.’ (A BantamBook)

PADDINGTON ABROAD by Michael Bond. Chapter 2: ‘A Visit to the Bank’from ‘YHaving a banking account ...‘ to ‘...I think I’d like a used one instead.’(Young Lions - Collins)

TOM’S MIDNIGHT GARDEN by Philippa Pearce from ‘There was a manfishing...’ to ‘...to be seen on the riverbed.’ (Oxford University Press)

FIVE CHILDREN AND IT by E Nesbit. Chapter 1 ‘Beautiful as the Day’from ‘ And where on earth have you been ?...’ to ‘...And they never have.’ (Puffin)


Section D: ReadingTo read aloud a passage which will be selected by the Examiner from two preparedchapters or lessons from any book chosen by the candidate from his/her SchoolEnglish Syllabus, or from a book of comparable standard.

Section E: Conversation and TheoryTo answer questions on the selections spoken, and on phrasing, in addition to thesubjects dealt with in the previous grade.

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GRADE 3Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:Space Shot by Gareth Owen (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)Summer Storm by John Foster (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)Chocs by Carol Ann Duffy (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)The Night before the Match by John Foster (The Poetry Chest OUP)The Grobes by Roald Dahl from Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (Songs andVerse Puffin)Cargoes by John Masefield (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)Love a Duck by Roger McGough (Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry ed byBrian Patten)



THE SHAKESPEARE STEALER by Gary Blackwood from ‘Me? I tried to soundas innocent...’ to ‘...perhaps my salvation lay that way.’ (O’Brien Press)

CALL OF THE WHALES by Siobhán Parkinson. Chapter 2 ‘Arctic Summers’ from‘So we’d set up our tent...’ to ‘Ya small earthquake of excitement in my stomach...’(O’Brien Press)

HORSE SHOW (The Saddle Club, 8) by Bonnie Bryant. Chapter 2 from ‘...thegroom working on Topsides coat.’ to ‘...he looked over his shoulder at Lisa.’ (ABantam Book)

THE GHOST BY THE SEA by Eileen Dunlop. Chapter 9 from‘While John messedthe bed clothes...’ to ‘...John’s crazy plan.’ (Poolbeg)

THE DEVOTED FRIEND by Oscar Wilde from ‘...How well you talk !’ to ‘...sothere is a great sympathy between us.’ (Wordsworth Classics - Children’s Fiction)

THE BFG by Roald Dahl. ‘Snozzcumbers’ from ‘...Do we really have to eat it ?...’to ‘After all you is only a tiny little girl.’ (Puffin)


POLLYANNA by Eleanor H Porter from ‘Pollyanna, you are the mostextraordinary child..’ to ‘...Don’t be impertinent Pollyanna.’ (Puffin)

THE SILVER SWORD by Ian Serrallier. Chapter 9 from ‘ For some days Jan wastoo ill to leaveY’ to ‘...Let me see your officer.’ (Puffin)


Section D: ReadingTo read aloud a passage which will be selected by the Examiner from three preparedchapters or lessons from any book chosen by the candidate from his/her SchoolEnglish Syllabus, or from a book of comparable standard.

Section E: Conversation and TheoryTo discuss the selections spoken, to answer questions on the use of pause in proseand verse, in addition to subjects dealt with in previous grades.

GRADE 4

Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:Who by Charles Causley (Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry ed by Brian Patten)Tea by Carol Ann Duffy (Rapture Picador)Sunlight by Seamus Heaney (The New Oxford Book of Irish Verse by ThomasKinsella OUP)Death in Leamington by John Betjeman (The Nation’s Favourite 20th Century Poems)Bringing up Single Parent by Brian Patten (The Works 2, ed Moses & Corbett)A Birthday by Christina Ressetti (The Nation’s Favourite Love Poems)You're by Sylvia Plath (The Nation’s Favourite Love Poems)One Perfect Rose by Dorothy Parker (The Nation’s Favourite Comic Poems)


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HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS by J K Rowling Chapter7 B ‘Mudbloods and Murmurs’ from ‘ ..Ron gulped. Argus Filch, the caretakerY’to ‘...another large pile lay on his desk.’ (Arthur E Levin-Brown Watson)

HUCKLEBERRY FINN by Mark Twain. Chapter 10 B ‘Attending the Circus’from ‘...I went to the circus, and looked around the backY’ to ‘... the most loveliestparasol.’ (Abbey Classics - Brown Watson)

SISTERS...NO WAY! by Siobhán Parkinson. ‘Monday 1st of September’ from‘..School has started Y’ to ‘...it would be dreadful if Alva blurted it out.’ (O’BrienPress)

WHEN HITLER STOLE PINK RABBIT by Judith Kerr. Chapter 7 from ‘..Annawalked back to her own group...’ to ‘...What’s the matter, Vreneli ? she asked.’(Collins Modern Classics)

IN NEED OF CARE by David Rowley B the character of Rita. From ‘ Shirl ... I’msorry I don’t want to let you downY’ to ‘I think I’d rather die.’Solo Scenes for Young Players chosen by Anne Harvey (Samuel French)

THE POWER OF THE DOG by Ellen Dryden B the character of Lisa. From ‘ Nah!She doesn’t like schoolsY’ to ‘...And they’re paid to be in the imagination business,aren’t they? And I’ve got no right to criticize them.’ Audition Speech for 6-16 yearolds by Jean Marlow (A & C Black, London)

SEAN, THE FOOL, THE DEVIL AND THE CAT by Ted Hughes- the characterof Devil. From ‘...What a day ! What a glorious day it’s been!’ to ‘...she actuallythinks that all she can do is miaow and lap milk and run after mice.’The Coming of the Kings and Other Plays by Ted Hughes (Faber&Faber)

ANIMAL FARM the Play of George Orwell’s Animal Farm adapted by Peter Hall-the character of Major. From ‘...Last night I had a strange dream Y’ to ‘...Man isour only enemy.’ (Heinemann)



Section D: ReadingTo read aloud a passage which will be selected by the Examiner from four preparedchapters or lessons from any book chosen by the candidate from his/her SchoolEnglish Syllabus, or from a book of comparable standard.

Section E: Conversation and TheoryTo discuss the selections spoken, to answer questions on the various means ofachieving emphasis, on the classification of vowel sounds and on the specific organsof speech used in their formation, in addition to subjects dealt with in previousgrades.

GRADE 5Suggested age 13 years or over

In sections A and B, the candidate must offer two pieces, one of which will behis/her own choice, as follows:

Own Choice: Poetry Set Piece: Poetry or

Set Piece: Prose/Drama Own Choice: Prose/Drama

In selecting drama, popular monologues are not acceptable from Grade 5 upwards:choose only from published plays.

Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:Harvest by Eva Gore Booth (Poetry for the Spirit ed by Alan Jacobs published byBarnes & Noble New York)In Westminster Abbey by John Betjeman (The Nation’s Favourite 20th Century Poems)The Apple Raid by Vernon Scannell (The Works: Poetry, ed Paul Cookson)The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes (The Nation’s Favourite Poems)From A Christmas Childhood by Patrick Kavanagh (The Bloodaxe Book ofTwentieth Century Poetry)Dublin by Louis McNeice (The Bloodaxe Book of Twentieth Century Poetry)Call out the Mountain Rescue by Pam Ayres (Surgically Enhanced Hodder)The Land of Dreaming by William Blake from Vintage Blake Poems selected byPatti Smith (Vintage Books London) or any poem in the RIAM First Anthology of Poetry for this grade.

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Section B: Prose/DramaCandidates to perform any one of the following:

THE CONNEMARA WHIRLWIND by Ann Henning. Chapter 5 B ‘The Wildest Foal inConnemara’ from ‘...he caught the eye of one of the judges.’ to ‘...introduce himself to hisneighbour .’ (Poolbeg)

ALICE IN THE MIDDLE by Judy Curtin. Chapter 9 from ‘In the morning I wokeY’ to ‘...nothing strange going on.’ (O’Brien Press)

DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD by Roald Dahl. Chapter 9 B ‘Doc Spencer’from ‘...My Father once told me Y’ to ‘...stacks of them my father said.’ (Puffin)

LET THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN by Mildred D Taylor. Chapter 2 from ‘...Stacy glancedat me with harsh disapproval...’ to ‘Most likely that’s the courtroom, I said.’ (Puffin TeenageFiction)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK dramatised by Frances Goodrich & Alber Hackett. Act 1Scene 4. The character of Anne from ‘...Oh Pim, I dreamed that they came to get us...’ to‘Yand have the good Anne outside and the bad Anne inside and be what I’d like to be B andmight be B if onlyY’ ( Samuel French)

THE RAINMAKER by N Richard Nash. The character of Lizzie from ‘..The first three orfour days I was there...’ to ‘YLizzie, you fixin’ to be a schoolmarm?’ (Samuel French)

THE WINSLOW BOY by Terence Rattigan. The character of Ronnie from ‘..Well, it was halfholiday, so we didn’t have any work after dinnerY’ to ‘ ...and ten days later I was sackedB I mean B expelled.’ In Audition Speeches for 6 B16 year olds B chosen by Jean Marlow(Longman)

MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare. The character of Puck. Act 3Scene 2 From ‘...My mistress with a monster is in love...’ to ‘ Titania wak’d and straightwaylov’d an ass.’ (The Arden Shakespeare)

Section C: MimeTheme: own choice — time limit two minutes.

Section D: ReadingTo read aloud a passage of prose or verse at sight.

Section E: Conversation and TheoryTo discuss the selections spoken, including the full text and the background of ONEof the authors. To answer questions on breath-control, relaxation, posture and thesubjects dealt with in previous grades.






In selecting drama, popular monologues are not acceptable: choose only frompublished plays.

Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:Lights Out by Edward Thomas (The Bloodaxe Book of Twentieth Century Poetry)Goodbye by Alun Lewis (The Bloodaxe Book of Twentieth Century Poetry)Death of An Actress by Louis MacNeice (The Bloodaxe Book of Twentieth Century Poetry)Martha's Wall by Paul Durcan (The New Poetry, ed Michael Hulse Bloodaxe Books)Wedding Wind by Philip Larkin (The Nation’s Favourite Love Poems BBCPublications)Love in Life by Robert Browning (The Nation’s Favourite Love Poems BBCPublications)From Summer With Monika by Roger McGough (The Nation’s Favourite LovePoems BBC Publications)As for the Quince by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill (The New Poetry, ed Michael HulseBloodaxe Books)



GOING SOLO by Roald Dahl. The Green Mambo from ‘...The snakeman wasstanding absolutely stillY’ to ‘Yresting on the matting at the foot of the stairs.’(Puffin)

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OH, PLAY THAT THING! by Roddy Doyle from ‘The wallet was the pointY’ to‘I smiled at the fourth Mr Levine.’ (Vintage Random House London)

THE HOMESICK GARDEN by Kate Cruise O’Brien. Chapter 5 from ‘YLate onenight on my way to the showerY’ to ‘...No-one will ever love you the way you loveyou.’ (Poolbeg)

SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS by Arthur Ransome. Chapter 6 ‘Island Life’from‘...on one tack John took her toY’ to ‘Yseem much more piratelike than ever.’ (RedFox - Random House)

THE CRIPPLE OF INNISHMAAN by Martin McDonagh. Scene 7. The characterof Billy from ‘...Mam? I fear I’m no longer for this world, Mam...’ to ‘...But if Idie before I wake ...I pray to GodY(tearfully) I pray to GodY.’ (Methuen)

FANTASTIC MR FOX by Roald Dahl adapted by Sally Reid from ‘Do you knowwhere...’ to ‘...you are too respectable.’ (Audition Speeches for 6-16 year olds byJean Marlow (A & C Black London)

TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare. Act 4 Scene 3. The character ofSebastian from ‘...This is the air, that is the glorious sunY’ to ‘But here the ladycomesY’ (The Arden Shakespeare)

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by William Shakespeare. Act 3 Scene 1. Thecharacter of Hero from ‘...God Margaret, run thee to the parlourY’ to ‘...Close bythe ground to hear our conference’. (The Arden Shakespeare)


Section D: ReadingTo read aloud a passage of prose, verse or drama at sight.

Section E: Conversation and TheoryTo discuss the selections spoken, including the full text and the background of ONEof the authors. To answer questions on resonance, and on the classification ofconsonant sounds and the organs used in their formation, in addition to subjectsdealt with in previous grades.







Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:Two-day-old-Grandchild by Fergus Allen (The New Irish Poets ed SelinaGuinness, Bloodaxe Books)The Lighthouse by Vona Groark (The New Irish Poets ed SelinaGuinness, Bloodaxe Books)Be Careful of the Lilies by Jean Bleakney (The New Irish Poets ed SelinaGuinness, Bloodaxe Books)Faith Healing by Philip Larkin (Philip Larkin Collected Poems Faber & Faber)Maiden Name by Philip Larkin (Philip Larkin Collected Poems Faber & Faber) Written, Directed and Starring by James Simmons (James Simmons Poems 1956-1986 The Gallery Press)Claudy by James Simmons (James Simmons Poems 1956-1986 The GalleryPress)New Year by Carol Ann Duffy (Rapture Picador)



ADRIAN MOLE, THE CAPPUCCINO YEARS by Sue Townsend. ‘ FridayAugust 8th’ from ‘YWe pushed throughY’ to ‘...Who hung on to his everysuggestive word...’ (Puffin)

AH SWEET MYSTERY OF LIFE by Roald Dahl. ‘Mr Feasey’ from ‘...I heardhim talking softly to the dogsY’ to ‘...I would make a bad guess...’ (Penguin)

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THE GRASS IS SINGING by Doris Lessing. Chapter 2 from ‘...For thousandsof people up and down Southern AfricaY’ to ‘...or to find out whether the weeklynewspaper had arrivedY’ (Penguin)

BROWN LORD OF THE MOUNTAIN by Walter Macken. Chapter 8 from‘Everyman, no matter who he isY’ to ‘...if it wasn’t said in Latin? Donn asked.’(Pan Books)

MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD by Charlotte Keatley. The characterof Doris from ‘..Mother! Mother ! Oh, what do you think....’ to ‘...this is thebeginning of my life...’ (Samuel French)

THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller. The character of Mary Warren from ‘...I amsick Goody ProctorY’ to ‘Yand they had her in a flat lie.’ (Penguin Plays)

AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare. Act 3 Scene 5. The Character ofPhoebe from ‘...think not I love himY’ to ‘YGo with me, Silvius’. (The ArdenShakespeare)

TWO GENTLEMAN OF VERONA by William Shakespeare Act 2 Scene 3. The character of Lance from ‘YNay, ‘twill be this hour ere I haveY’ to ‘...but seehow I lay the dust with my tears.’ (The Arden Shakepeare)



Section E: Conversation and TheoryTo discuss the selections spoken, including the full text and the background of ONEof the authors. To answer questions on modulation, on Sonnet Forms, on thestructure and speaking of Blank Verse, and on subjects dealt with in previousgrades.




Own Choice: Poetry Set Piece: Poetryor



Section A: PoetryCandidates to speak one of the following poems:In Memory of My Mother by Cathal McCabe (The New Irish Poets BloodaxeBooks) Colorado Desert Night by Sam Gardiner (The New Irish Poets BloodaxeBooks)The Island by Michael Longley (Michael Longley Poems 1963-1983)Distances by Eavan Boland (The New Poetry Bloodaxe Books)Orchids by Selima Hill (The New Poetry Bloodaxe Books)Apple Blossom by Louis McNeice (Poems for Life selected by Laura Barber(Penguin Classics)Bereft by Robert Frost (Poetry for the Spirit ed by Alan Jacobs Barnes & NobleNew York)Daniel's Duck by Kerry Hardie (The New Irish Poets Bloodaxe Books)



THE REMAINS OF THE DAY by Kazuo Ishiguro. Day 2 ‘Morning BSalisbury’ from ‘...Oh Stevens,’ he began...’ to ‘YIndeed, Sir.’ (Faber & Faber)

ANGELA’S ASHES by Frank McCourt. Chapter 2 from ‘...Eugene is sleepingunder a coat...’ to ‘...you get them in shops.’ (Harper)

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen. Chapter 5 from ‘...Mr Darcy !’ repeated ElizabethY’ to ‘...I must endeavour to be satisfied with ignorance.’(Puffin)

THE INHERITANCE OF LOSS by Kiran Desai. Chapter 8 from ‘...So in orderto make her contributionY’ to ‘...Over the years they grew very fond of Sai.’(Penguin)

SIVE by John B. Keane. From ‘YYour father was never a father,’ to ‘...be sure tothink of what I’ve said.’ B Three plays Sive, The Field, Big Maggie. NewRevised Texts (Mercier Press)

THE ONLY TRUE HISTORY OF LIZZIE FINN by Sebastian Barry. Thecharacter of Lizzie from ‘...I don’t like a person to put shame to meY’ to ‘ And Iam the daughter forever of that singing man’. From Contemporary IrishMonologues ed Jim Culleton and Clodagh O’Donoghue (New Island Books)

THE BEAR by Anton Chekov. The character of Smirnov from ‘...I like that ! Astate of mindY’ to ‘...Bring me a glass of vodka.’ (OUP)

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR by William Shakespeare Act 2 Scene 1.The character of Mistress Page from ‘ What have I scaped love-letters in theholiday time of my beautyY’ to ‘...as sure as his guts are made of pudding.’(The Arden Shakespeare)

Section C: MimeTheme: own choice — time limit three minutes.


Section E: Conversation and TheoryTo discuss the selections spoken, including the full text and the background of ONEof the authors. To answer questions on the main types of English verse, on the artof speaking verse and on the creation of character in drama, in addition to thesubjects dealt with in previous grades.


SENIOR CERTIFICATESuggested age 17 years or over

Practical Examination Candidates to perform a poem, a prose extract AND a drama extract from the setlist of authors. Pieces presented may NOT be selected from previous grades.

MarksPoetry

Fleur Adcock, Kahil Gibran, Louis McNeice, Medbh McGuckian,P B Shelley, Paul Muldoon, Patrick Williams, Simon Armitage,

C Day Lewis, Paula Meehan 20

ProseGabriel Garcia Marquez, Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens, Maya Angelou, Roddy Doyle, Peter Carey, Isabel Allende,George Orwell 20

DramaSamuel Beckett, Tennesse Williams, Christopher Marlowe,J M Synge, David Hare, Sam Shepard, Marina Carr, Tom Murphy 20

Total time limit for the three pieces — twenty minutesMimeTheme: own choice — time limit three minutes. 15

Sight-readingTo read aloud a passage of verse AND a passage of prose 15or drama at sight.

DiscussionTo discuss the selections, the full texts and the background of the authors. 10

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SENIOR CERTIFICATESuggested age 17 years or over

Written Paper

The examination will require the following:

1 Detailed knowledge of the theory of all previous grades

2 Understanding of delivery and performance of verse, prose, drama and mime

3 Research on one of the set authors for this grade (candidate's choice).

The paper will include a question relevant to this.


READING PROSE AND POETRY

Candidates should show an appreciation of the style of the writer and convey a senseof enjoyment, with colourful communication and a good eye contact. They shouldchoose a book they would enjoy reading aloud to others. They should ensure thatthey have read the book chosen to read aloud from, as this will aid the overalldelivery.

Candidates should respond imaginatively to the text and show a sensitive approachto content and mood, with an awareness of both narrative delivery and direct speech.By this we mean that the examiner should have a feeling of distinct differencebetween the voice of the storyteller and those of the character dialogue.

No marks will be awarded for incorrect texts presented at examination. Candidatesusing photocopies of texts will be disqualified.

For students of 8 years and over

GRADE 1

Set Authors: A A Milne, Allen Alhberg, Jill Murphy, Joan Aiken, Roald Dahl, Dick King-Smith, Martin Waddell, Anne Fine, Russell Hoban

Candidates: Marks

1 To read aloud a prepared passage of approximately twohundred words, selected from a book by a set author. 50

2 To prepare a different chapter from the same book. Theexaminer will select a passage to be read from the chapter. 30

3 To discuss the meaning of words and show an understandingof content in both readings. 20

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GRADE 2

Set Authors: Enid Blyton, Cora Harrison, E Nesbit, Don Conroy,Richmal Crompton, Terry Hassett Henry, Ann Carroll, Janet Alhberg, Michael Murpungo

Candidates: Marks

1 To read aloud a prepared passage of approximately two hundredand fifty words, selected from a book by a set author. 50

2 To prepare two contrasting chapters from the same book. The

examiner will select a passage to read. 30 3 To discuss the meaning of words and show an understanding of

content in both readings. 20

GRADE 3

Set Authors: Tom McCaughren, J K Rowling, Eleanor H Porter,Anna Sewell, Michelle Majorian, L M Montgomery,Terry Pratchett, Rosemary Hogan, Noel Streatfield

Candidates: Marks

1 To read aloud a prepared chapter or part of a chapter from a book by a set author — time limit two minutes. 50

2 To prepare three chapters from a book by an author not on the set list. The examiner will select a passage tobe read. 30

3 To discuss the chosen book as a whole and to discuss the 20 meaning of words.


GRADE 4

Set Authors: Frances Hodgson Burnett, Marita Conlon McKenna, C S Lewis, Eoin Colfer, Siobhán Parkinson, Sue Townsend, Susan Coolidge

Candidates: Marks

1 To prepare two readings from two chapters of a book by a set author — time limit two minutes for each reading. 50

2 To prepare a contrasting book from which the Examiner willselect passages to be read. The book must not be from an authoron the set list. 30

3 To discuss both books with the examiner and to summarise the story of one book (candidate's choice). 20

GRADE 5

Set Authors: Jacqueline Wilson, Joan O'Neill, Laurie Lee, Oscar Wilde, Helen Forrester, Charlotte Brontë,Anthony Horowitz, Penelope Lively

Candidates: Marks

1 To read aloud a poem of own choice, not on the current syllabus — time limit three minutes. 30

2 To present a book by a set author and to read aloud oneprepared passage — time limit three minutes — and one passage selected by the examiner. 30

3 To explain the context of both passages. 20

4 To discuss the selections and to show an understanding of thedelivery of verse and prose pieces. 20

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GRADE 6

Set Authors: Walter Macken, Seamus Deane, Joan Lingard, John Steinbeck, Robert Swindells, J R R Tolkien,Richard Adams, Mildred D Taylor, Bryan MacMahon

Candidates: Marks

1 To read aloud a prepared Scripture extract of own choice — time limit three minutes. 30

2 To present a book by a set author. The examiner willselect two passages to be read. 30

3 To explain the context of both passages — time limittwo minutes. 20

4 To discuss the content and delivery of selections. 20

GRADE 7

Set Authors: J D Salinger, Mary Lavin, Ernest Hemingway, Harper Lee, John McGahern, George Orwell, William Trevor, George Eliot, Jennifer Johnston

Candidates: Marks

1 To read two prepared and contrasting Scripture extracts — time limit six minutes in total. 30

2 To present a book by a set author. The examiner will select two passages to be read. 30

3 To explain the context of both passages — time limittwo minutes. 20

4 To discuss the chosen book and show a knowledge of other works by the author. 20


GRADE 8

Set Authors: Salman Rushdie, Brian Keenan, Jane Austen, Alan Bennett, James Joyce, Sebastian Faulks,Virginia Woolf, Niall Williams, Patrick McCabe

Candidates: Marks

1 To read a poem of candidate’s choice, not on the currentsyllabus — time limit three minutes. 20

2 To read a passage from Scripture (own choice) — time limit four minutes. 20

3 To present a book by a set author. The examiner will select two passages to be read. 20

4 To give a résumé and appreciation of the selected book — time limit three minutes. 20

5 To discuss the chosen book and show knowledge of other works by the same author. 20

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SOLO VERSE SPEAKING

For students of 10 years and overSelections must not be taken from the CURRENT Speech and Drama syllabus,although the poems may be useful as a guide to the standard of the relevant grade.

Candidates should show good use of voice and speech and a sensitive andimaginative response to content, mood and rhythm. Voices reflect emotions andfeelings. Candidates must really enjoy their choice. If they do not enjoy it or arebored with it, it will reflect in their delivery. When they are comfortable with theirpiece all of the requirements to recite a poem should fall into place.

GRADE 3

Set Poets: Roger McGough, Eleanor Farjeon, Shel Silverstein, Ian Serrailler, Judith Nicholls, Richard Edwards

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform any poem by a set poet. 40

2 To perform any contrasting poem of own choice. 40

3 To discuss the selections. 20

GRADE 4

Set Poets: Elizabeth Jennings, Siegfried Sassoon, Ogden Nash,Seamus Heaney, Robert Frost, Ted Hughes

Candidates: Marks


2 To perform a contrasting poem of own choice. 40



GRADE 5

Set Poets: Wilfred Owen, Vernon Scannell, John Clare,Paula Meehan, Seamus Heaney, Emily Dickinson

Candidates: Marks


2 To perform any contrasting poem of own choice. 30

3 To read at sight a passage of verse chosen by the examiner. 20


GRADE 6

Set Poets: Gerard Manley Hopkins, Patrick Kavanagh, Philip Larkin,W H Auden, Brendan Kennelly, John Keats

Candidates: Marks


2 To perform two sonnets of contrasting form. 30


4 To discuss the selections and preparation and the reasons forchoosing them. 20

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GRADE 7

Set Poets: Paul Durcan, Douglas Dunn, Philip Gross, Elizabeth Bishop, Michael Hartnett, Eavan Boland

Candidates: Marks


2 To perform a narrative poem or an extract from a narrativepoem — time limit three minutes. 30


4 To discuss the selections and preparation and to show an awareness of other works by chosen poets. 20

GRADE 8

Set Poets: W B Yeats, Louis McNeice, Thomas Hardy, Michael Longley, John Betjeman, Sylvia Plath

Candidates: Marks


2 To perform a passage of Shakespeare's blank verse — time limit three minutes. 30

3 To read at sight two passages of verse chosen by theexaminer. 20

4 To discuss the selections and the preparation and to showan awareness of other works by chosen poets. 20


SENIOR CERTIFICATE

Performance only

Candidates will be required to present their programme as a continuous recital, withbrief words of introduction and short linking script between the poems. Theprogramme should include the following items, spoken from memory:

1 A lyric 152 A ballad or narrative poem 153 A sonnet 154 A modern free verse poem 155 Own choice 15

(Time limit for recital — twenty-five minutes)

In addition candidates will:

6 Read at sight two passages of verse chosenby the Examiner 10

7 Discuss poems presented, as regards form,content and style and also background of thechosen poets, and other examples of their work. 15

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CREATIVE DRAMA

The interpretation of Creative Drama in this instance is the artistic expression of thepoem and the mime. We are as much interested in the physical interpretation as thevocal sense in the case of the poem. In the case of the mime complete absence ofsounds from the candidate is required. In the section referred to as Sound Effects thismay be a noise or sounds from humans or animals etc. Music and sound effects mustbe played by equipment provided by the candidate.

Choice of Poem: Candidates will be required to interpret the poem from the listgiven below using both movement and gesture.

Mime with Sound Effects/Music: Candidates will be required to perform a mimebased on a suitable sound effect or piece of music.

Conversation: Candidates will be expected to engage in conversation with theexaminer about the pieces performed showing suitable appreciation andunderstanding of the work presented.

Marking Scheme:Section A — Poetry 30Section B — Mime 30Section C — Artistic interpretation of sound effect/music 20Section D — Conversation 20

KINDERGARTEN GRADESuggested minimum age 6

Section A : PoetryCandidates to perform one of the following poems:The Tree in Season by Robert Fisher (100 Best Poems for Children chosen byChildren ed Roger McGough published by Penguin)The Greedy Dog by James Hunter (100 Best Poems for Children chosen by Childrened Roger McGough published by Penguin)Undersea by Marchette Chute (RIAM First Anthology of Poetry)Maytime Magic by Mabel Watts (RIAM First Anthology of Poetry)The Pancake by Christina Rossetti (Book of a Thousand Poems published by PeterBedrick Books)Wanted by Rose Fyleman (RIAM First Anthology of Poetry)


Once I saw a Little Bird by Anon ( Book of a Thousand Poems published by PeterBedrick Books)Six Little Mice by Anon (Book of a Thousand Poems published by Peter BedrickBooks)

Section B : Mime to Sound Effects/MusicTheme : own choice – time limit one minute

Section C : ConversationDiscussion on the work presented, to test understanding and appreciation

PRELIMINARY GRADESuggested minimum age 7

Section A : PoetryCandidates to perform one of the following poems:The Word Party by Richard Edwards (100 Best Poems for Children chosen byChildren ed Roger McGough published by Penguin)What on Earth do they think about? By John D. Sheridan (RIAM First Anthologyof Poetry)Getting Up by Lilian McCrea ( Book of a Thousand Poems published by PeterBedrick Books)My Toys by Lilian McCrea (Book of a Thousand Poems published by Peter BedrickBooks)To Let by D Newy-Johnson (Book of a Thousand Poems published by Peter BedrickBooks)Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear by Anonymous (Treasury of Poetry and Rhymes publishedby Parragon Publishing)The Cod by Lord Alfred Douglas (The Usborne Book of Poetry collected by SamTamlin published by Usborne)A Child draws a Bird in Flight by John Shinnors from I’m proud to be me - Poemsfor Children and their Parents by Gabriel Fitzmaurice (Mercier Press) Section B : Mime to Sound Effects/MusicTheme : own choice – time limit one minute

Section C: ConversationDiscussion on the work presented, to test understanding and appreciation

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PRIMARY GRADESuggested minimum age 8

Section A : PoetryCandidates to perform one of the following poems:Who has seen the Wind? by Christina Rossetti (Book of a Thousand Poemspublished by Peter Bedrick Books)The Swing by Robert Louis Stevenson (Treasury of Poetry and Rhymes ParragonPublishing)Eletelephony by Laura E Edwards (The Usborne Book of Poetry collected by SamTamlin published by Usborne)Weasel by Ted Hughes (The Usborne Book of Poetry collected by Sam Tamlinpublished by Usborne)The Woman of Water by Adrian Mitchell (The Oxford Book of Children’s Poetrypublished by OUP)Bed in Summer by Robert Louis Stevenson (The Oxford Book of Children’s Poetrypublished by OUP)Gruesome by Roger McGough (RIAM First Anthology of Poetry)The Pirate by Hugh Chesterman (RIAM First Anthology of Poetry)

Section B: Mime to Sound Effects/MusicTheme : own choice – time limit one minute

Section C : ConversationDiscussion on the work presented, to test understanding and appreciation

GRADE 1Suggested minimum age 9

Section A : PoetryCandidates to perform one of the following poems:The Secret Brothey by Elizabeth Jennings (The Usborne Book of Poetry collectedby Sam Tamlin published by Usborne)The Moon by Robert Louis Stevenson (More Favourite Poems we learned at SchoolMercier Press)The Man Dancing by Sam Tamlin (The Usborne Book of Poetry collected by SamTamlin published by Usborne)How can I? By Brian Moses (The Oxford Book of Children’s Poetry published byOUP)Skateboarder by Charles Connell (Dragon in the Woodshed Folens Publishing)


The Hippopotamus’s Birthday by E V Rieu (Dragon in the Woodshed FolensPublishing)My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson (More Favourite Poems we Learned atSchool Mercier Press)Lone Dog by Irene McLeod (RIAM First Anthology of Poetry)

Section B: Mime to Sound Effects/MusicTheme: own choice – time limit one minute


GRADE 2Suggested minimum age 10

Section A : PoetryCandidates to perform one of the following poems:Practising by Dorothy Gray (RIAM First Anthology of Poetry)The Carol Singers by Margaret G Rhodes (Dragon in the Woodshed FolensPublishing)Springburst by John Travers Moore (Dragon in the Woodshed Folens Publishing)Spaghetti by Frank Flynn (The Kingfisher Book of Children’s Poetry)Waking Up by Eleanor Farjeon (The Kingfisher Book of Children’s Poetry)The Honest Moon by Ted Hughes (The Usborne Book of Poetry collected by SamTamlin published by Usborne)The Shark by Lord Alfred Douglas (The Usborne Book of Poetry collected by SamTamlin published by Usborne)The Visitor by Jack Prelutsky (The Oxford Book of Children’s Poetry published byOUP)

Section B:Mime to Sound Effects/MusicTheme : own choice – time limit one minute


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SOLO ACTING

For students of 10 years and over

Selections must not be taken from the CURRENT Speech and Drama syllabus,although the extracts may be useful as a guide to the standard of the relevant grade.Please note the substantial changes to this section of the syllabus.


GRADE 3

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform any one of the following drama extracts or any pieceof your own choice of a similar standard and length — time limit three minutes. 50

2 To perform a prepared mime on any theme of own choice — time limit two minutes. 30

3 To discuss selections. 20

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl. Adapted as a playby Richard George. The character of VERUCA SALT. From ‘…Where’s my goldenticket ?...’ to ‘...and we have a happy home…once again.’ (Penguin Books)

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C S Lewis. The characterof LUCY. From ‘We’ll see Mr Tumnus first...’ to ‘He wants us to follow him.’ InAudition Speeches for 6 B16 year olds chosen by Jean Marlow (A & C Black)

THE WHIZZIWIG by Marjorie Blackman. The character of WHIZZIWIG. From‘My name is Whizziwig...’ to ‘...but someone has to do it!’ In Audition Speeches for 6B16 year olds chosen by Jean Marlow (A & C Black)


THE WILD SWANS by Hans Christian Anderson adapted by Rona Laurie. Thecharacter of FAIRY. From ‘Do you remember...’ to ‘Remember this!’ In AuditionSpeeches for 6 B16 year olds chosen by Jean Marlow (A & C Black)

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH by Roald Dahl adapted by Richard R George.The character of JAMES. From ‘There is something...’ to ‘...except Earthworm!’In Audition Speeches for 6 B16 year olds chosen by Jean Marlow (A & C Black)

GRADE 4

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform any one of the following drama extracts or any pieceof your own choice of a similar standard and length — time limit three minutes. 50

2 To perform a prepared mime on any theme of own choice — time limit two minutes. 30

3 To discuss selections. 20

SEAN, THE FOOL, THE DEVIL AND THE CAT by Ted Hughes from TheComing of the Kings and other plays. The character DEVIL. From ‘What a day!What a glorious day it’s been!’ to ‘she actually thinks that all she can do is miaowand lap milk and run after mice.’ (Faber & Faber)

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH by Roald Dahl adapted by Richard George.NARRATOR speaking.From ‘Wow! What a beginning to a story’ to ‘Let’s take a closer look at what’shappening.’ (Penguin)

THE BOY WHO FELL INTO A BOOK by Alan Ayckbourn. The character ofKEVIN. From ‘Rockfist Slim, ace detective’ to ‘in deep impenetrable darkness.’(Faber)

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS by Neil Simon. The character of NORA.From ‘Where’s Mom, Aunt Kate’ to ‘I’m going to be in a Broadway show, Momma.’ Omit all other characters. (Samuel French)

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GRADE 5

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform any one of the following scenes or any pieceof your own choice of a similar standard and length — time limit three minutes. 30

2 To perform a speech from any Shakespeare play — time limit three minutes. 30

3 To perform a prepared mime or improvisation, on any theme of own choice — time limit two minutes. 20

4 To discuss selections and their preparation for performance. 20

THE WORST WITCH adapted by Paul Todd from Jill Murphy’s books. Thecharacter of MILDRED.From ‘Mildred Headle...’ to ‘Miss Cackle was ever a little girl.’ (AuditionSpeeches for 6-16 year olds by Jean Marlow published by A & C Black London)

MY VERY OWN STORY by Alan Ayckbourn. ACT 1. The character of PETER.From ‘Thank you, everyone, so very much.’ to ‘Take it away, Mr Notes.’ (CollectedPlays 2, Faber)

BAR AND GER by Geraldine Aron. The character of GER.From ‘My heart has been thumping since I left Cape Town.’ to ‘And changed mymind.’ (Samuel French)

MOLLY SWEENEY by Brian Friel. ACT 1. The character of MOLLY. From ‘By the time I was five years of age...’ to ‘You’re my nemophila.’(Gallery Books)


GRADE 6

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform any one of the following extracts or any pieceof your own choice of a similar standard and length — time limit four minutes 30

2 To perform a scene, written or adapted for one characteronly, from a Restoration play, or Eighteenth Centurycomedy — time limit four minutes. 30

3 To perform a prepared mime or improvisation, on any theme of own choice — time limit three minutes. 20


THE STEWARD OF CHRISTENDOM by Sebastian Barry. ACT 1. The characterof DOLLY. From ‘I was down at the North Wall with the Galligan sisters...’ to ‘Aman that had risked himself like Willie but had reached home at last.’ Omit othercharacters. (Methuen Drama)

EASTER AND OTHER PLAYS by August Stringberg. ACT 1. The character ofELEANORA. From ‘Well you must never take up my words...’ to ‘Then I put onekrona and my card on the counter, took the flower, and went out.’(Translated by E. Classen. Published by Jonathan Cape Ltd) Other translations alsoacceptable.

THE TINKER’S WEDDING by JM Synge. ACT 1. The character of SARAH.From ‘And a big fool I was, too, maybe’ to ‘...and the bats squeaking in the trees.’Omit character of Michael. (Oxford University Press)

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams. SCENE 7. The character ofJIM. From ‘You know B you’re B well B very different!’ to ‘well, you’re B BlueRoses.’ (Heinemann)

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DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller. The character of WILLIE. From‘Business is definitely business...’ to ‘They don’t know me any more.’ (A & CBlack)

A DOLL’S HOUSE by Henrik Ibsen. ACT 3. The character of NORA. From‘...that’s just it. You have never understood me.’ to ‘That’s been our marriageTorvald..’ Oxford World Classics. Translated by James McFarlane and Jens Arup.(Other translations are acceptable).

GRADE 7

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform any one of the following extracts or any pieceof your own choice of a similar standard and length— time limit four minutes. 30

2 To perform a speech, chorus or epilogue from any classical play— time limit four minutes. 30

3 To perform a mime on a theme chosen from a list of three,given ten minutes before the examination — time limit three minutes. 20


AN IDEAL HUSBAND by Oscar Wilde. The character of MABEL. From ‘Tommyhas proposed to me again.’ to ‘...in a manner that attracts some attention.’ (A &C Black)

LOVERS (WINNERS and LOSERS) by Brian Friel. The character of JOE. From‘Mags, I’m not half good enough for you.’ to ‘You’re lucky to have parents likethat.’ (The Gallery Press)

THE LARK by Jean Anouilh, translated by Christopher Fry. The character ofJOAN. From ‘I like to remember the beginning: at home, in the fields, when I wasstill a little girl looking after the sheep.’ to ‘He had gone already, and there I waswith France on my shoulders.’ (Omit the other characters) (A & C Black/MethuenDrama)


THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekov. ACT 4. The character of NINA. From ‘Whydid you say you kissed the ground I trod on?’ to ‘I’m not afraid of life.’ (OxfordWorld Classics, translated by Ronald Hingley - other translations are acceptable)

SOMEONE WHO’LL WATCH OVER ME by Frank McGuinness. SCENE 8. Thecharacter of MICHAEL. From ‘My father was absent at Christmas.’ to ‘I was oldenough to remember every word.’ (Faber)

ABSENT FRIENDS by Alan Ayckbourn. The character of DIANA. From ‘WhenI was a little girl...’ to ‘I want to join the mounted police, please!’ (Penguin)

GRADE 8

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform any one of the following extracts or any piece 30of your own choice of a similar standard and length— time limit six minutes in total.

2 To perform two contrasting speeches from Shakespeare — time limit six minutes in total. 30

3 To perform a mime or improvisation on a theme chosenfrom a list of three, given ten minutes before the examination — time limit three minutes. 20

4 To discuss in detail the plays and the characters portrayed. 20

ARISTOCRATS by Brian Friel. ACT 1. The character of JUDITH. From ‘Wemanage because we live very frugally.’ to ‘Now. Altogether. Please.’ (Gallery BooksIreland)

A NIGHT IN NOVEMBER by Marie Jones. The character of KENNETH. From‘I had pictured Gerry’s house in my head.’ to ‘Where did it all go wrong for me?Where? How? Why?’ (Contemporary Irish Monologues published by New IslandBooks)

THE FIELD by John B Keane. The character of BISHOP. From ‘Five weeks agoin this parish a man was murdered...’ to ‘In the name of the Father and the Son andthe Holy Ghost.’ (Mercier Press)

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THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA by Federico Garcia Lorca. The character ofPONCIA. From ‘Thirty years washing her sheets...’ to ‘...a wolf had got into theChurch.’ contained in Four Major Plays (Oxford World Classics). Other translationsare acceptable.

A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE by Oscar Wilde. ACT 2. The character ofMRS ALLONBY. From ‘An ideal man’ to ‘...with variations.’ (Methuen Drama)

ELECTRA by Sophocles. The character of ELECTRA. Lines 431 to 464. From‘Dear Sister, do not let these offerings come near his tomb.’ to ‘All others, him whonow is dead B our father.’ (Oxford World Classics, translated by H D F Kitto.- othertranslations are also acceptable.)


SENIOR CERTIFICATE

Performance only

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform a scene from a play by one of the following — time limit five minutes:Alan Ayckbourn, Noël Coward, T S Eliot, ChristopherFry, Arthur Miller, Sean O'Casey, Eugene O'Neill, Harold Pinter, Luigi Pirandello, J B Priestley, G B Shaw,Tom Stoppard, J M Synge, Arnold Wesker, Oscar Wilde,Thornton Wilder, Tennessee Williams 20

2 To perform a scene from a play by any contemporary

Irish playwright — time limit four minutes. 20

3 To perform a speech from a verse play — time limit three minutes. 20

4 To perform a mime or improvisation on a theme chosenfrom a list of three, given by the Examiner in the room — time limit four minutes. 10

5 To read at sight a passage of prose AND a passage of verse chosen by the Examiner. 10

6 (a) To discuss the selections chosen and the plays from whichthey are taken, their approach to characterisation and interpretation and their views on the value of improvisational work.

(b) To show an understanding of the evolution of the theatre playhouse from the Greeks to the present day; to discussmodern trends in theatrical presentation, as well as film, television and radio drama.

(c) To discuss preparation for and presentation at audition. 20

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DUOLOGUE ACTINGFor students of 10 years and over

Selections must not be taken from the CURRENT Speech and Drama syllabus,although the extracts may be useful as a guide to the standard of the relevant grade.

The performance of each candidate will be assessed simultaneously. Each part mustbe of equal importance. The standard of the chosen excerpts should be suitable forboth candidate’s age and ability. Examiners will examine the pieces prepared induologue format once. The candidates will be required to be present for the sectionto be performed together and one may then leave the room. This ensures privacy andpersonal attention for the remaining candidate for the next section of the exam.


GRADE 3

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform a scene for two characters from any play of own choice — time limit five minutes. 50

OR To perform any one of the extracts listed below

2 To perform together a prepared mime on any theme of own choice — time limit two minutes. 30

3 To discuss selections with the examiner. 20

Extracts:SKUNGPOONERY by Ken CampbellCharacters of PC Nicholas Wibble and Mrs Wibble:From ‘But all the other policemen wore bootsY’ to ‘Kiss please, I’ve doneyou some sandwiches..’ (The Methuen Book of Duologues for Young Actors)

STAMPING, SHOUTING AND SINGING HOME by Lisa EvansCharacters of Lizzie and Marguerite: From ‘Now there’s several ways to eat out the heart.’ to ‘What do you thinkDummy?’ (The Methuen Book of Duologues for Young Actors)


MIDDLEMARCH by George Eliot. Characters of Celia and Dorothea: From ‘How very ugly Mr Casaubon isY’ to ‘ It is degrading.’ (The Methuen Bookof Duologues for Young Actors)

MY SISTER IN THIS HOUSE by Wendy KesselmanCharacters of Christine and Lea:From ‘I can’t believe it.’ to ‘...of course I want you with me.’ (The Methuen Bookof Duologues for Young Actors)

GRADE 4

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform a scene for two characters from any play of own choice — time limit five minutes. 50


2 To perform together a prepared mime on any theme of own choice — time limit two minutes. 30

3 To discuss selections with the examiner. 20

Extracts:SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE by David CamptonCharacters of Fran and Josie:From ‘HOOTY..HOOTYY.HOOT’ to ‘ Trust you not to think ahead.’ (The MethuenBook of Duologues for Young Actors)

TOP GIRLS by Caryl ChurchillCharacters of Angie and Marlene:From ‘Hello.’ to ‘You can sleep on the sofa.’ (The Methuen Book of Duologues forYoung Actors)

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WALKING THROUGH SEAWEED by Ian Hamilton FinlayCharacters of First Girl and Second Girl:From ‘See them Toffee Apples in the window?’ to ‘we go walking through seaweed!’(The Methuen Book of Duologues for Young Actors)

A PROPER LITTLE NOORYEFF by Leonard Gregory (from the novel by Jean Ure) The characters of Anita and JamieFrom ‘What’s the matter with you?’ to ‘I’m not stopping playing cricket for you oranyone else.’ (The Methuen Book of Duologues for Young Actors)

GRADE 5

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform a scene for two characters from any Shakespeareanplay — time limit five minutes. 30

2 To perform a scene for two characters from any modern play— time limit five minutes.

OR To perform any one of the extracts listed below 30

3 To perform together a prepared mime or improvisation, on any theme of own choice — time limit two minutes. 20

4 To discuss selections and their preparation for performance, with the examiner. 20

Extracts

THE SILVER SWORD by Stuart Henson (from the novel by Ian Serraillier)Characters of Joseph and JanFrom ‘I spent several more days looking for the children.’ to ‘I shall not forgetyou.’ (The Methuen Book of Duologues for Young Actors)

WARRIOR by Shirley GeeCharacters of Hannah and SusanFrom ‘DAVEY ! Oh no!’ to ‘Anyone could tell with half an eye.’ (The Methuen Bookof Duologues for Young Actors)


ANNE BOLEYN by Peter Albery Characters of Katherine and AnneFrom ‘You wished to speak with me?’ to ‘It is all you will have to do in the future.’(The Methuen Book of Duologues for Young Actors)

THE SEA by Edward BondCharacters of Rose and WillyFrom ‘I must sit down.’ to ‘How just. How sane.’ (The Methuen Book of Duologuesfor Young Actors)

GRADE 6

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform a scene for two characters from a Restoration play,or Eighteenth Century comedy — time limit five minutes. 30

2 To perform a scene for two characters from any contemporary Irish play — time limit five minutes. 30


3 To perform together a prepared mime or improvisation, on any theme of own choice — time limit three minutes. 20

4 To discuss selections and their preparation for performance, with the examiner. 20

Extracts

EASY VIRTUE by Noel CowardCharacters of Marion and LaritaFrom ‘Hallo ! old girl’ to ‘How dare you speak to me like that!’ (The Methuen Bookof Duologues for Young Actors)

MY CHILDREN MY AFRICA by Athol FugardCharacters of Isabel and ThamiFrom ‘I think you’ll like my folks.’ to ‘I need time to think about it.’ (The MethuenBook of Duologues for Young Actors)

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A PROPER LITTLE NOORYEFF by Leonard Gregory(from the novel by Jean Ure)Characters of Anita and JamieFrom ‘What’s the matter with you ?’ to ‘Don’t worry. I will.’ (The Methuen Bookof Duologues for Young Actors)

THE CONSTANT NYMPH by Margaret Kennedy and Basil DeanCharacters of Tessa and FlorenceFrom ‘Florence ! The taxi is here.’ to ‘I must get away from this!’ (The MethuenBook of Duologues for Young Actors)

GRADE 7

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform a scene for two characters from any play by an American or European playwright — time limit five minutes. 30


2 To perform a scene for two characters from any Shakespeare play(showing contrast in mood to previous scene ie comedyor tragedy) — time limit five minutes. 30

3 To perform together a mime on a theme chosen from a list ofthree, given ten minutes before the examination — time limitthree minutes. 20

4 To discuss selections and their preparation for performance,with the examiner. 20

Extracts

BOLD GIRLS by Rona MunroCharacters of Cassie and Marie From ‘How do you stand it here, Marie?’ to ‘ We were both lying to you for years.’(Duologues for All Ages and Accents by Eamon Jones & Jean Marlowe publishedby A & C Black)


THE VIRTUOUS BURGLAR by Dario FoCharacters of Burglar and Burglar’s WifeFrom ‘HelloYHello...’ to ‘Don’t forget the present!’ (The Methuen Book ofDuologues for Young Actors)

KATE AND EMMA by Monica DickensCharacters of Kate and EmmaFrom ‘ HelloYhello, SammyY’ to ‘I bet you’re glad you came.’ (The Methuen Bookof Duologues for Young Actors)

THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur MillerCharacters of Elizabeth and ProctorFrom ‘Oh! The Noose !...The Noose is up!’ to ’She has an arrow in you yet, JohnProctor, and you know it well’ (Duologues for All Ages and Accents by EamonJones & Jean Marlowe published by A & C Black)

GRADE 8

Candidates: Marks

1 To perform a scene for two characters from any period play— time limit five minutes. 30


2 To perform a scene for two characters from a modernor a contemporary play — time limit five minutes. 30

3 To perform a mime or improvisation on a theme chosenfrom a list of three, given ten minutes before the examination— time limit three minutes. 20

4 To discuss in detail the plays and the characters portrayed,with the examiner. 20

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Extracts

THE SHOEMAKER’S HOLIDAY by Thomas DekkerCharacters of Rose and SybilFrom ‘Sit thou down on this flowr’y bank,...’ to ‘I will sit and sigh for his lostcompany.’ (Duologues for All Ages and Accents by Eamon Jones & Jean Marlowepublished by A & C Black)

AN IDEAL HUSBAND by Oscar WildeCharacters of Mrs Cheveley and Lady Chiltern.From ‘Wonderful woman, Lady Markby,’ to ‘Can he deny it? Does he dare to?’(Duologues for All Ages and Accents by Eamon Jones & Jean Marlowe publishedby A & C Black)

THE BEAU STRATAGEM by George FarquharCharacters of Mrs Sullen and DorindaFrom ‘Well, sister.’ to ‘...and that’s as much as the best of us can do.’ (Duologuesfor All Ages and Accents by Eamon Jones & Jean Marlowe published by A & CBlack)

DR FAUSTUS by Christopher MarloweCharacters of Mephistophilis and FaustusFrom ‘Now Faustus,...’ to ‘ Til Mephistophilis return again.’ (Duologues for AllAges and Accents by Eamon Jones & Jean Marlowe published by A & C Black)


GROUP DRAMA

Each group must consist of a minimum of three and a maximum of twelve members.Plays chosen should be suited to the age and ability of performers. Groups may wishto choose an excerpt from a play on the school or college curriculum.

All members of the group will be expected to take part in both sections (scene andmime). A sense of group organisation and team work should be shown as well asfull involvement, whether speaking or listening. Interaction with each other shouldbe paramount.

Basic furniture and hand props and other props may be used. Costume, practice dressor leotards and tights may be worn but will not be awarded any marks. Rememberhats may obscure faces and shoes can interfere with movements. Other props maybe fussy and interfere also with the overall performance, so candidates should becareful of their choices.

Maximum time allowed includes any time taken to set and strike the furniture andprops. The Examiner will assess the group as a whole and may refer to individualperformances. Please ensure that a copy of the script is available to the examiner,particularly if the piece is something they have scripted themselves.

A script of the play and a written synopsis of the mime must be provided for theExaminer.


Marks

DramaVoice Production — Clarity and Expression 30Interpretation and Characterisation 20Stage Technique and Production 20Team Work 10

Mime 20

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INTRODUCTORY GRADEFor students of 6 years and over

Group to perform two pieces — time limit fifteen minutes:

1 A dramatisation of one of the following Nursery Rhymes:Baa Baa Black Sheep, Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet,Little Jack Horner, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick,The Queen of Hearts

2 A mime of own choice to a specific sound effect eg thunder, bells, telephone ring, doorbell or other sound— time limit three minutes.

PREPARATORY GRADEFor students of 8 years and over

Group to perform two pieces — time limit fifteen minutes:

1 A dramatisation of a suitable poem of own choice, orA scene from any play of own choice

2 A mime of own choice — time limit four minutes.

JUNIOR GRADEFor students of 10 years and over

Group to perform two pieces — time limit twenty minutes:

1 A dramatisation of a suitable extract from a book of own choice, orA scene from a play of own choice

2 A mime of own choice — time limit four minutes.


PRE-INTERMEDIATE GRADEFor students of 11 years and over

Group to perform two pieces — time limit twenty minutes

1 A scene from any play of own choice, or An adaptation of a book of own choice, orA dramatisation of any fairy tale

2 A mime of own choice using appropriate sound effects

— time limit five minutes.

INTERMEDIATE GRADEFor students of 13 years and over

Group to perform two pieces — time limit twenty-five minutes:

1 A scene from any play of own choice, orDramatised verse of own choice, orA short one act play of own choice

2 A mime of own choice using music — time limit five minutes.

SENIOR GRADEFor students of 15 years and over

Group to perform two pieces — time limit thirty minutes:

1 A scene from any play of own choice, orDramatised verse of own choice, orA book extract of own choice

2 A mime or improvisation with dialogue of own choice— time limit six minutes.

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CHORIC VERSE SPEAKING

Groups should aim to achieve a colourful and controlled vocal orchestration, withgood use of modulation and sense of group communication and enjoyment. Whenthe group speak together there should be precision, good timing and flexibility. Thephysical grouping of the choir should be pleasing on the eye as well as the ear. Tryto have an interesting arrangement while at the same time not causing the sense ofunity to collapse.

Groups to comprise from ten to forty members, and to perform three pieces: one from the following list for each grade and two pieces of the teacher's choice. Groups should aim to achieve a colourful and controlled vocal orchestration, withgood use of modulation and a sense of group communication and enjoyment.Appropriate effects, although not essential, will be accepted.


MarksTechniqueVoice Production and Tone (flexibility, range 50and volume)Enunciation (vowels and consonants)Modulation, Breathing and Control, Synchronisation

ArtistryInterpretation and Characterisation 50Relation of Mind and BodyRhythm, Pace, PhrasingFacial Expression and General Effect


KINDERGARTEN GROUPSuitable for Primary School Students

Boats Sail on the Rivers by Christina RossettiTrouble at the Farm by Ivy O EastwickWho likes the Rain (Anonymous)When we are Men by E Stella MeadWishes by F RogersMarketing by E J FalconerAll of the above poems are featured in The Book of a Thousand Poems (publishedby Peter Bedrick Books)

orAny poem from the RIAM First Anthology in the Choric Verse Speaking section forthis grade.

PRELIMINARY GROUPSuitable for Primary School Students

My Party by Queenie Scott-HopperMy New Rabbit by Elizabeth GouldStrange Talk by L E YatesMrs Brown by Rose FlyemanThe Dream Fairy by Thomas HoodA Little Finger Game by E J FalconerAll of the above poems are featured in The Book of a Thousand Poems (publishedby Peter Bedrick Books)orAny poem from the RIAM First Anthology of Poetry in the Choric Verse Speakingsection for this grade.

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JUNIOR GROUPSuitable for Primary School Students

The Mouse, the Frog and the Little Red Hen (Anonymous)The Holiday Train by Irene ThompsonThe Pigeons by Rodney BennettWho’ll help a Fairy (Anonymous)Jack O’ Dreams by Rose FlyemanThe Two Families by Joyce L BrisleyThe Fairy Shoemaker by Phyllis GarlickAll of the above poems are featured in The Book of a Thousand Poems (publishedby Peter Bedrick Books)orAny poem from the RIAM First Anthology of Poetry in the Choric Verse Speakingsection for this grade.

INTERMEDIATE GROUPSuitable for Secondary School Students

Romance by Gabriel SetounThe Song of the Grass by Leigh HuntThe Blind Men and the Elephant by John Godfrey SaxeThe Ships by J J BellA Thank You for Friends by Rodney BennettA Night in the Wood by Nancy M HayesThe Frog and the Bird by Vera HeseyAll of the above poems are featured in The Book of a Thousand Poems (publishedby Peter Bedrick Books)

orAny poem from the RIAM First Anthology of Poetry in the Choric Verse Speakingsection for this grade.


SENIOR GROUPSuitable for Secondary School Students

The Three Little Pigs by Sir Alfred A Scott-Gatty (The Book of a Thousand Poems)Peter Bedrick BooksA Night in the Wood by Nancy M Hayes (The Book of a Thousand Poems) PeterBedrick BooksDoes the Bird Sing by T S Eliot (Murder in the Cathedral) FaberI am of Ireland by W B Yeats (The Winding Stair and Other Poems 1933) KessingerPublishingFrom Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti (The Book of a Thousand Poems) PeterBedrick BooksThe Priest and the Mulberry Tree by Thomas Love Peacock (The Book of aThousand Poems) Peter Bedrick BooksBullfight by Miroslav Holub (The Rattle Bag) Faber & FaberThe Elfin Pedlar by George Darley (The Book of a Thousand Poems) Peter BedrickBooks

orAny poem from the RIAM First Anthology of Poetry in the Choric Verse Speakingsection for this grade.

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PUBLIC SPEAKINGCandidates should aim to communicate with clarity, conviction, sincerity,spontaneity and suitable use of vocal technique. All talks and speech should be givenwith a specific audience in mind. Candidates should make the type of audience theyhave known to their examiner. Notes may be used but must not hindercommunication or eye contact. These should be on blank cards not larger than apostcard. Visual aids may be used where appropriate but no marks will be awardedfor visual aids.

MarksGrade 1

For students of 10 years and over(a) To give a prepared talk of up to three minutes on

any hobby, occupation or place of interest. 50(b) To read a prepared passage chosen by the Examiner

from a book of the candidate's choice (passage to be taken from one prepared chapter). 30

(c) Conversation with Examiner on points of interest arising from (a) and (b) and to answer questionson pause in prose. 20

Grade 2For students of 11 years and over

(a) To give a prepared talk of up to three minutes ona favourite book, radio or television programme. 50

(b) To read a prepared passage chosen by the Examinerfrom a book of candidate's choice (passage to be taken from two prepared chapters). 30

(c) Conversation with the Examiner on points of interestarising from (a) and (b) and to answer questions onphrasing and theory of previous grade. 20


(a) To deliver a prepared talk of not more than threeminutes on a particular hobby or give an explanationas to how a certain object works (diagrams or othervisual aids to be used where necessary). 50

(b) To read a passage chosen by the Examiner from a book of the candidate's choice (passage to be taken from three prepared chapters). 30


(c) Conversation with Examiner on matters of interestarising from (a) and (b) and to answer questions onthe use of pause and emphasis, and theory of previous grades. 20


(a) To deliver a prepared talk of not more than four minutes on any historical episode using maps or anyother visual aids. 30

(b) To read a passage of prose chosen by the Examiner. 30(c) To give an oral précis of the passage. 20(d) Conversation with the examiner on matters arising

from (a) and (b). An elementary knowledge of howthe voice works. To discuss breath control, relaxation, deportment and posture. A knowledge of the theory of previous grades is also expected. 20


(a) To deliver a prepared talk of not more than five minutes on a subject of the candidate's choice. 30

(b) To read at sight a passage of prose chosen by the Examiner. 30(c) To give an oral précis of the passage 20(d) To discuss matters arising from (a) and (b) and to

answer questions on breath control and theory from all previous grades. 20


(a) To deliver a prepared talk of not more than six minutes on a subject of the candidate's choice. 30

(b) To deliver a speech introducing a speaker, proposinga vote of thanks, appealing for funds or selling a product or service (not more than four minutes). 30

(c) To read at sight a passage of prose chosen by the Examiner. 20

(d) Discussion with Examiner on (a), (b) and (c) above. Vowel sounds, resonance and theory from previous grades. 20

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(a) To deliver a prepared talk of not more than six minutes on a subject of the candidate's choice. 30

(b) To give a talk (not more than two minutes) on asubject of current interest chosen by the candidate from a list of three subjects. These will be given 30 minutes before the examination When the subjectis selected further consultation with the teacher is not allowed. 30

(c) To read at sight a passage of prose chosen by the Examiner. 20

(d) Discussion with Examiner on (a), (b), and (c) above. Definition and importance of vowel and consonant sounds. 20


(a) To deliver a prepared talk on a subject of the candidate's choice (not more than eight minutes). 30

(b) Extempore speech (not more than four minutes) on asubject chosen by the candidate from a list of three,given 30 minutes before the examination, without consultation with teacher. 30

(c) To read at sight a passage of prose or verse chosenby the Examiner. 20

(d) Discussion with Examiner on (a), (b) and (c) above. Questions on chairmanship and conduct of meetings. Detailed knowledge of the theory of the previous grades. 20


ORAL COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMANCE

Candidates should aim to communicate with clarity, conviction, sincerity,spontaneity and suitable use of vocal technique. All talks and speech should be givenwith a specific audience in mind. Candidates should make the type of audience theyhave known to their examiner. Notes may be used but must not hindercommunication or eye contact. These should be on blank cards not larger than apostcard. Visual aids may be used where appropriate but no marks will be awardedfor visual aids.

Marks — All grades: 20 marks in each section

JUNIOR GRADEFor students of 12 years and over

Candidates:

1 To read aloud a prepared passage of approximately 250 words from a novelon their English programme.

2 To read at sight a passage chosen by the Examiner from the same book.

3 To perform from memory a poem or a prose extract from their Englishprogramme — time limit three minutes.

4 To give a prepared talk on a character in history — time limit threeminutes.

5 To discuss the work presented.

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INTERMEDIATE GRADEFor students in Transition Year

Candidates:

1 To read at sight a passage chosen by the Examiner from a novel on theirEnglish programme (the entire novel to be prepared).

2 To give a summary of the prepared book in a structured style — time limit three minutes.

3 To perform from memory a poem from their English programme.

4 To give a talk in a formal style on a subject of current interest, or a projectrecently undertaken, or work experience — time limit four minutes.


SENIOR GRADEFor students of 17 years and over

Candidates:

1 To read a passage chosen by the Examiner from a book of candidate’s ownchoice.

2 To read at sight a passage of prose chosen by the Examiner.

3 To give a talk in a formal style on the author of the prepared book, showingknowledge of his/her other works — time limit four minutes.

4 To give a talk in a formal style for a sporting, cultural, or social occasion— time limit four minutes.



ADVANCED GRADEFor Post-Leaving Certificate students

Candidates:

1 To give a prepared talk on a subject of own choice — time limit fiveminutes.

2 To give a social talk introducing, welcoming or thanking a speaker — time limit three minutes.

3 To give a talk on a subject chosen from a list of six given by the Examinerfifteen minutes before the examination — time limit four minutes.

4 (a) To prepare a book from which the Examiner will choose a passage tobe read, and (b) To explain the context of the passage.


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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Candidates should aim for clarity of speech and thought. There should be anobvious understanding of the vocabulary used. Words which reflect the candidates’thoughts and views are better if used simply and in a straightforward fashion thanthose used to convey thoughts in a convoluted manner. However, this is a matter forthe individual concerned and teachers should allow the person to shine through thelanguage barrier.


Marks: all grades - 20 marks in each section

PRELIMINARY GRADE

Candidates will be asked:

1 To read a passage of prose in English, of their own composition, such asa letter which the candidate might write to a relative or friend - time limitone minute.

2 To read a short passage of their own choice from any book which they haveenjoyed - time limit two minutes.

3 To give straightforward directions to a specific place or landmark in thelocality (candidate’s choice) - time limit two minutes.

4 To hold a conversation with the Examiner on any topic chosen by thecandidate.

5 To discuss one of the following three topics which will be chosen by theexaminer at the time of the examination: cultural norms/differences,language learning or fashion.


INTERMEDIATE GRADE


1 To read a passage of prose selected by the candidate from a book of ownchoice - time limit two minutes.

2 To discuss the meaning of words and phrases in the prose passage.

3 To prepare one of the following topics for discussion with the examiner:lifestyles, the media, travel/tourism, health, the arts or sport.

4 To talk with the Examiner on a subject of current interest in the media,chosen by the candidate.

5 To discuss the importance of pause and the formation of consonant soundsin the English language.

SENIOR GRADE


1 To give an informal talk, as if to a group of friends of the candidate’s ownage, about any aspect of life in Ireland which they find particularlyinteresting - time limit three minutes.

2 To read an extract from a newspaper chosen by the Examiner. The passagewill contain factual information and will be narrative in style.

3 To give a précis of the passage from the newspaper in the candidate’s ownwords - time limit one minute.

4 To prepare the following topics for discussion with the examiner: society,human emotions (eg success, happiness, etc), tastes, education,entertainment/leisure, sport, consumerism, and progress. The examiner willchoose two of these topics for discussion.

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DEASLABHRA AGUS DRÁMAÍOCHT DHÁ-THEANGACHBILINGUAL SPEECH AND DRAMA


Candidates should respond imaginatively to the text and show a sensitive approachto content and mood, with an awareness of both narrative delivery and direct speech.By this we mean that the examiner should have a feeling of distinct differencebetween the voice of the storyteller and those of the character dialogue.


Mime will be examined as a complete scene where everything, except basicfurniture, is created by the performer B the setting, the properties and, in soloperformances, the character or characters within the scene. There should be no soundwhatsoever. Breathy or breathing sounds should not be utilised to express emotions.

Scenes should be simple and have involvement, credibility and originality. Musicmay be used to enhance the scene, but, except where indicated, will not be rewardedmarks.

Candidates should be familiar with the theory of previous grades and they should beable to link theoretical knowledge with practical work.

Kindergarten to Primary Grades:Section A — Poetry 30 Section B — Prose 30Section C — Mime 20 Section D — Conversation 20

Grades 1 - 8: 20 marks in each section (A, B, C, D, E)

All poetry, prose and drama selections must be spoken from memory.Own choice pieces may not be selected from another grade in the syllabus.• Candidates must bring reading matter to examination where required• Copies of pieces must be presented to the Examiner on the examination

day


• No marks will be awarded for incorrect texts presented at examination• Candidates using photocopies of text will be disqualified

If two candidates who have been entered for the same grade in the same examinationsession, wish to present a mime as a Duo, this will be accepted. They will be markedseparately.

NAÍONÁIN

A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Scríbhneoir gan ainm An Ghaoth (Futa Fada)Art O’Sullivan Prionsa na bhFrog (Futa Fada)Vivian Uibh Eachach Gearóid Gabhar (RIAM Anthology)Gabriel Fitzmaurice Nach Iontach mar Atá (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Gabriel Rosenstock Ar Strae (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ón leabhar Gugalaí Gug

B: ProseStorytelling in candidate's own words — own choice — not more than one minute'sduration.

C: MímDo rogha ábhar gan dul thar nóiméad amháin.

D: Comhrá/ConversationSimple questions in Irish or English on the work presented.

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RÉAMHGHRÁD

A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Éamonn Ó Ríordán Seilide (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Scríbhneoir gan ainm Mo Dheirfiúirín Bheag (An Gúm)Gabriel Rosenstock An Béar Bán (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Gabriel Fitzmaurice Tinn (RIAM Anthology)Róisín Ní Ríordán An Bus (An Gúm)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ón leabhar Bun Na Spéire, Cló Iar-Chonnachta




BUNGHRÁD

A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Scríbhneoir gan ainm Is Maith Liom gach Dath (RIAM Anthology)Scríbhneoir gan ainm Luch Chliste (RIAM Anthology)Scríbhneoir gan ainm An dTiocfaidh tú Liom? (An Gúm)Breandán Ó Conaire Caitlín (RIAM Anthology) Jeff Mac An Bhaird An Siopa (RIAM Anthology)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Deirdre Brennan





GRÁD 1A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Ní fios cé cum Ag Ní (RIAM Anthology) E Ó Tuathail Iascaireacht (RIAM Anthology)Deirdre de Buitléir Cé hÍad (RIAM Anthology)Pádraig Mac Concoille An Dall (RIAM Anthology)Scríbhneoir gan ainm Síofra Sióg (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Máire Áine Nic Ghearailt Neadacha (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Deirdre de Buitléir Deaslabhra B: ProseStorytelling in candidate's own words — own choice — not more than one minute'sduration.


D: ReadingTo read aloud a passage in Irish which will be selected by the Examiner from aprepared chapter or lesson from any book chosen by the candidate from his/herSchool Syllabus, or from a book of comparable standard.

E: Comhrá/Conversation and TheorySimple questions in Irish or English on the work presented and on the use of pausein prose.

GRÁD 2A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Brendán de Bhal Is fuath liom na hÉadaí (Carroll Educational Co)

seoGabriel Rosenstock Plandaí Bialainne (Cló Ceilteach) Gabriel Rosenstock Teilifís (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Con Ó Tuama An Geansaí Glas (Carroll Educational Co)Seán Ó Dúróis Meán Oíche (Carroll Educational Co)


Éamonn Ó Ríordáin Liathróid i bPáirc an (Carroll Educational Co)Chrócaigh

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Daithí Ó Diollúin

B: Prose/DramaCandidates to speak one of the following prose excerpts or to perform a speech(edited if necessary) from any play of their own choice (time limit three minutes).

THE TWITS, by Roald Dahl. ‘The Wormy Spaghetti’ from ‘The next dayY’ to ‘...buy the other kind next time.’ (Puffin)

SEARCHING FOR A FRIEND by Maria Quirke Walsh. Chapter One from ‘Andnow here we are...’ to ‘...only one week left..’ (Bright Sparks - Attic Press)

THE WORST WITCH by Jill Murphy. Chapter 3 from ‘Mildred bent downY’ to ‘...Mildred confessed in a small voice.’ (Puffin)

THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE, by Enid Blyton. Chapter 4 ‘The Land of Spells’from ‘...Dick shot round down the insideY’ to ‘...the cushions went swinging up thetree to Moon-Face.’ (Egmont Books)

HORSE SHY (The Saddle Club, 2) by Bonnie Bryant. Chapter 3, from ‘...Stevielaughed and waved at Lisa...’ to ‘ The Reds were ahead one to nothing.’ (A BantamBook)

PADDINGTON ABROAD by Michael Bond. Chapter 2: ‘A Visit to the Bank’from ‘YHaving a banking account ...‘ to ‘...I think I’d like a used one instead.’(Young Lions - Collins)

TOM’S MIDNIGHT GARDEN by Philippa Pearce from ‘There was a manfishing...’ to ‘..to be seen on the riverbed.’ (Oxford University Press)

FIVE CHILDREN AND IT by E Nesbit. Chapter 1 ‘Beautiful as the Day’from ‘ And where on earth have you been ?...’ to ‘...And they never have.’ (Puffin)



D: ReadingTo read aloud a passage in Irish which will be selected by the Examiner from twoprepared chapters or lessons from any book chosen by the candidate from his/herSchool Syllabus, or from a book of comparable standard.

E: Comhrá/Conversation and TheorySimple questions in Irish or English on the work presented, and on phrasing, inaddition to the subject dealt with in the previous grade.

GRÁD 3

A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Dominic Ó Braonáin Faigh dom Subh Oráistí (An Chomhlacht Oideachais)Dónall Ó Colchúin An Teilifís Thaibhsiúil (Cló Ceilteach)Deaglan Collinge Seomraí na Ríomhairí (Gill and MacMillan)Seán Ó Ríordáin Spideoigín (Cló Ceilteach) Daithí Ó Diollúin Clapsolas sa Bhaile Mhór (Cló Ceilteach) Gabriel Rosenstock Folúsghlantóir (Cló Ceilteach)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Mícheal Ó hUanacháin B: Prose/DramaCandidates to speak one of the following prose excerpts or to perform a speech(edited if necessary) from any play of their own choice (time limit three minutes).

THE SHAKESPEARE STEALER by Gary Blackwood from ‘Me? I tried to soundas innocent...’ to ‘..perhaps my salvation lay that way.’ (O’Brien Press)

CALL OF THE WHALES by Siobhán Parkinson. Chapter 2 ‘Arctic Summers’ from ‘So we’dset up our tent..’ to ‘Ya small earthquake of excitement in my stomach...’ (O’Brien Press)

HORSE SHOW (The Saddle Club, 8) by Bonnie Bryant. Chapter 2 from ‘...the groomworking on Topsides coat.’ to ‘...he looked over his shoulder at Lisa.’ (A Bantam Book)

THE GHOST BY THE SEA by Eileen Dunlop. Chapter 9 from‘While John messed the bedclothes...’ to ‘...John’s crazy plan.’ (Poolbeg)


THE DEVOTED FRIEND by Oscar Wilde from ‘...How well you talk !’ to ‘...sothere is a great sympathy between us.’ (Wordsworth Classics - Children’s Fiction)

THE BFG by Roald Dahl. ‘Snozzcumbers’ from ‘...Do we really have to eat it ?...’to ‘After all you is only a tiny little girl.’ (Puffin)

POLLYANNA by Eleanor H Porter from ‘Pollyanna, you are the mostextraordinary child...’ to ‘...Don’t be impertinent Pollyanna.’ (Puffin)

THE SILVER SWORD by Ian Serraillier. Chapter 9 from ‘ For some days Jan wastoo ill to leaveY’ to ‘...Let me see your officer.’ (Puffin)


D: ReadingTo read aloud a passage in Irish which will be selected by the Examiner from threeprepared chapters or lessons from any book chosen by the candidate from his/herSchool Syllabus, or from a book of comparable standard.

E: Comhrá/Conversation and TheoryQuestions in Irish or English on the work presented and on the use of pause in proseand verse, in addition to subjects dealt with in previous grades.

GRÁD 4

A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Máire Nic Gearailt Cluiche Ceannais i (Cló Ceilteach)

bPáirc an ChrócaighÁine Ní Ghlinn Ardán a hAon (An Gúm) Mícheál Ó hUanacháin Dilemma (Coiscéim)Louis de Paor Cartaí Poist (Gill and MacMillan) Seán Ó Ríordáin An Dall sa Stiúideo (RIAM Anthology)Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill Máthair (RIAM Anthology)Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Louis de Paor

B: Prose/Drama


Candidates to speak one of the following prose excerpts or to perform a speech(edited if necessary) from any play of their own choice (time limit three minutes).

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS by J K Rowling Chapter7 B ‘Mudbloods and Murmurs’ from ‘ ..Ron gulped. Argus Filch, the caretakerY’to ‘...another large pile lay on his desk.’ (Arthur E Levin-Brown Watson)

HUCKLEBERRY FINN by Mark Twain. Chapter 10 B ‘Attending the Circus’from ‘...I went to the circus, and looked around the backY’ to ‘... the most loveliestparasol.’ (Abbey Classics - Brown Watson)

SISTERS...NO WAY! by Siobhán Parkinson. ‘Monday 1st of September’ from‘..School has started Y’ to ‘...it would be dreadful if Alva blurted it out.’ (O’BrienPress)

WHEN HITLER STOLE PINK RABBIT by Judith Kerr. Chapter 7 from ‘...Annawalked back to her own group...’ to ‘...What’s the matter, Vreneli ? she asked.’(Collins Modern Classics)

IN NEED OF CARE by David Rowley B the character of Rita. From ‘ Shirl ... I’msorry I don’t want to let you downY’ to ‘I think I’d rather die.’Solo Scenes for young Players chosen by Anne Harvey (Samuel French)

THE POWER OF THE DOG by Ellen Dryden B the character of Lisa. From ‘ Nah!She doesn’t like schoolsY’ to ‘...And they’re paid to be in the imagination business,aren’t they? And I’ve got no right to criticize them.’ In Audition Speech for 6-16year olds by Jean Marlow (First Writes Publications, London)

SEAN, THE FOOL, THE DEVIL AND THE CAT by Ted Hughes- the characterof Devil. From ‘...What a day ! What a glorious day it’s been!’ to ‘...she actuallythinks that all she can do is miaow and lap milk and run after mice.’The Coming of the Kings and Other Plays by Ted Hughes (Faber&Faber)

ANIMAL FARM the Play of George Orwell’s Animal Farm adapted by Peter Hall-the character of Major. From ‘...Last night I had a strange dreamY’ to ‘...Man isour only enemy.’ (Heinemann)


D: Reading


To read aloud a passage in Irish which will be selected by the Examiner from fourprepared chapters or lessons from any book chosen by the candidate from his/herSchool Syllabus, or from a book of comparable standard.

E: Comhrá/Conversation and TheoryQuestions in Irish or English on the work presented, on the various means ofachieving emphasis, on the classification of vowel sounds and on the specific organsof speech used in their formation, in addition to subjects dealt with in previousgrades.

GRÁD 5

Suggested age 13 years or over


Own Choice: Filíocht Set Piece: Filíochtor


In selecting drama, popular monologues are not acceptable from Grade 5 upwards;choose only from published plays.

A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Mícheál Ó Ruairc Bliúanna Thráthnóna (RIAM Anthology)

dé hAoine S E Ó Cearbhaill Maidin Shamhraidh i (RIAM Anthology)

Nua Eabhrac Gabriel Rosenstock Uaireanta is Fear Bréige (any published edition)

Mé Mícheál Ó Ruairc Dia-Chéille (RIAM Anthology)Dónall O Colchúin Lá le Stiofáin (Gill and MacMillan)Déaglan Collinge Réiteóg Mharfach (Gill and MacMillan)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Séamus Ó NeillB: Prose/Drama


Candidates to perform any one of the following:

THE CONNEMARA WHIRLWIND by Ann Henning. Chapter 5 B ‘The Wildest Foal inConnemara’ from ‘..he caught the eye of one of the judges.’ to ‘...introduce himself to hisneighbour .’ (Poolbeg)

ALICE IN THE MIDDLE by Judy Curtin. Chapter 9 from ‘In the morning I wokeY’ to ‘...nothing strange going on.’ (O’Brien Press)

DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD by Roald Dahl. Chapter 9 B ‘Doc Spencer’from ‘...My Father once told me Y’ to ‘...stacks of them my father said.’ (Puffin)

LET THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN by Mildred D Taylor. Chapter 2 from ‘..Stacy glancedat me with harsh disapprovalY’ to ‘Most likely that’s the courtroom, I said.’ (Puffin TeenageFiction)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK dramatised by Frances Goodrich & Alber Hackett. Act 1Scene 4. The character of Anne from ‘...Oh Pim, I dreamed that they came to get us...’ to‘Yand have the good Anne outside and the bad Anne inside and be what I’d like to be B andmight be B if only...’ ( Samuel French)

THE RAINMAKER by N Richard Nash. The character of Lizzie from ‘..The first three orfour days I was there...’ to ‘YLizzie, you fixin’ to be a schoolmarm?’ (Samuel French)

THE WINSLOW BOY by Terence Rattigan. The character of Ronnie from ‘...Well, it washalf holiday, so we didn’t have any work after dinnerY’ to ‘ ...and ten days later I wassacked B I mean B expelled.’ In Audition Speeches for 6 B16 year olds B chosen by JeanMarlow (Longman)

MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare. The character of Puck. Act 3Scene 2 From ‘YMy mistress with a monster is in love...’ to ‘ Titania wak’d and straightwaylov’d an ass.’ (The Arden Shakespeare)

C: MímDo rogha ábhar gan dul thar dhá nóiméad.

D: ReadingTo read aloud at sight in Irish a passage of prose or verse.

E: Comhrá/Conversation and TheoryTo discuss in Irish or English the selections spoken, including the full text and thebackground of ONE of the authors. To answer questions on breath-control,relaxation, posture and the subjects dealt with in previous grades.


GRÁD 6

Suggested age 14 or over

In sections A and B, the candidate must offer two pieces, one of which will be his/her own choice, as follows:



In selecting drama, popular monologues are not acceptable: choose only from published plays.

A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Biddy Jenkinson Éiceolaí (RIAM Anthology)Mícheál Ó hUanacháin Gan Tideal (Coiscéim)Colm Breathnach Stiurthóir Cóir (Coiscéim)Conleth Ellis Sa Stáisiún (Coiscéim) Rita Kelly Dán Grá (Arlen House)Seán Hutton Sráid Uí Chonaill I (RIAM Anthology)Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Áine Ní Ghlinn

B: Prose/DramaCandidates to perform any one of the following:

GOING SOLO by Roald Dahl. The Green Mambo from ‘...The snakeman wasstanding absolutely stillY’ to ‘Yresting on the matting at the foot of the stairs.’(Puffin)

OH, PLAY THAT THING! by Roddy Doyle from ‘The wallet was the pointY’ to‘I smiled at the fourth Mr Levine.’ (Vintage Random House London)

THE HOMESICK GARDEN by Kate Cruise O’Brien. Chapter 5 from ‘YLate onenight on my way to the showerY’ to ‘...No-one will ever love you the way you loveyou.’ (Poolbeg)


SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS by Arthur Ransome. Chapter 6 ‘Island Life’.from‘...on one tack John took her toY’ to ‘Yseem much more piratelike than ever.’ (RedFox - Random House)

THE CRIPPLE OF INNISHMAAN by Martin McDonagh. Scene 7. The characterof Billy from ‘...Mam? I fear I’m no longer for this world, Mam...’ to ‘...But if Idie before I wake ...I pray to GodY(tearfully) I pray to God...’ (Methuen)

FANTASTIC MR FOX by Roald Dahl adapted by Sally Reid from ‘Do you knowwhere...’ to ‘...you are too respectable.’ (Audition Speeches for 6-16 year olds byJean Marlow (A & C Black London)

TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare. Act 4 Scene 3. The character ofSebastian from ‘...This is the air, that is the glorious sunY’ to ‘But here the ladycomesY’ (The Arden Shakespeare)

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by William Shakespeare. Act 3 Scene 1. Thecharacter of Hero from ‘...God Margaret, run thee to the parloutY’ to ‘...Close bythe ground to hear our conference.’ (The Arden Shakespeare)


D: ReadingTo read aloud at sight in Irish a passage of prose, verse or drama.

E: Comhrá/Conversation and TheoryTo discuss in Irish or English the selections spoken, including the full text and thebackground of ONE of the authors. To answer questions on resonance, and on theclassification of consonant sounds and the organs used in their formation, in additionto subjects dealt with in previous grades.


GRÁD 7

Suggested age 15 year or over





A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Biddy Jenkinson Aubade (RIAM Anthology)Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill Leaba Shíoda (Coiscéim)Pearse Hutchinson Litir Folamh (Coiscéim)Dolores Stuart Prométheus sa Bhearna (Arlen House)S E Ó Cearbhaill Ellis Island (RIAM Anthology)Deirdre Brennan Sealbhóirí (Coiscéim) Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill


ADRIAN MOLE, THE CAPPUCCINO YEARS by Sue Townsend. ‘ Friday August8th’ from ‘YWe pushed throughY’ to ‘...Who hung on to his every suggestiveword...’ (Puffin)

AH SWEET MYSTERY OF LIFE by Roald Dahl. ‘Mr Feasey’ from ‘...I heardhim talking softly to the dogsY’ to ‘...I would make a bad guess..’ (Penguin)

THE GRASS IS SINGING by Doris Lessing. Chapter 2 from ‘...For thousands ofpeople up and down Southern AfricaY’ to ‘...or to find out whether the weeklynewspaper had arrivedY’ (Penguin)


BROWN LORD OF THE MOUNTAIN by Walter Macken. Chapter 8 from‘Everyman, no matter who he isY’ to ‘...if it wasn’t said in Latin? Donn asked.’ (PanBooks)

MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD by Charlotte Keatley. The character ofDoris from ‘...Mother! Mother! Oh, what do you think...’ to ‘...this is the beginningof my life...’ (Samuel French)

THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller. The character of Mary Warren from ‘...I amsick Goody ProctorY’ to ‘Yand they had her in a flat lie.’ (Penguin Plays)

AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare. Act 3 Scene 5. The Character ofPhoebe from ‘...think not I love himY’ to ‘YGo with me, Silvius’. (The ArdenShakespeare)

TWO GENTLEMAN OF VERONA by William Shakespeare Act 2 Scene 3. Thecharacter of Lance from ‘YNay, ‘twill be this hour ere I haveY’ to ‘...but see how Ilay the dust with my tears.’ (The Arden Shakepeare)



E: Comhrá/Conversation and TheoryTo discuss in Irish or English the selections spoken, including the full text and thebackground of ONE of the authors. To answer questions on modulation, on thedifferent types of Irish poetry (dán grá, amhrán grá, aisling) and on subjects dealtwithin previous grades.


GRÁD 8

Suggested age 16 years or over





A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Caitlín Maude Concerto (Coiscéim)Celia de Fréine Morning Ireland (Arlen House)Séan Ó Curraoin An Portán (Coiscéim)Seán Ó Leochain An Carbadóir (Coiscéim)Bríd Ní Mhóráin Ag dul ón tobar arís (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Mícheál Davitt An Scathán (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó M F Ó Conchúir


THE REMAINS OF THE DAY by Kazuo Ishiguro. Day 2 ‘Morning B Salisbury’from ‘...Oh Stevens,’ he began...’ to ‘YIndeed, Sir.’ (Faber & Faber)

ANGELA’S ASHES by Frank McCourt. Chapter 2 from ‘...Eugene is sleepingunder a coat...’ to ‘...you get them in shops.’ (Harper)

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen. Chapter 5 from ‘...Mr Darcy !’repeated ElizabethY’ to ‘...I must endeavour to be satisfied with ignorance.’(Puffin)


THE INHERITANCE OF LOSS by Kiran Desai. Chapter 8 from ‘...So in order tomake her contributionY’ to ‘...Over the years they grew very fond of Sai.’ (Penguin)

SIVE by John B. Keane. From ‘YYour father was never a father,’ to ‘...be sure tothink of what I’ve said.’ Three plays Sive, The Field, Big Maggie. New RevisedTexts (Mercier Press)

THE ONLY TRUE HISTORY OF LIZZIE FINN by Sebastian Barry. The characterof Lizzie from ‘...I don’t like a person to put shame to meY’ to ‘ And I am thedaughter forever of that singing man’. From Contemporary Irish Monologues edJim Culleton and Clodagh O’Donoghue (New Island Books)

THE BEAR by Anton Chekov. The character of Smirnov from ‘...I like that ! Astate of mindY’ to ‘...Bring me a glass of vodka.’ (Oxford University Press)

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR by William Shakespeare Act 2 Scene 1.The character of Mistress Page from ‘ What have I scaped love-letters in the holidaytime of my beautyY’ to ‘...as sure as his guts are made of pudding.’ (The ArdenShakespeare)

C: MímDo rogha ábhar gan dul thar trí nóiméad.


E: Comhrá/Conversation and TheoryTo discuss in Irish or English the selections spoken, including the full text and thebackground of ONE of the authors. To answer questions on the Irish short story, onthe art of speaking verse and on the creation of character in drama, in addition to thesubjects dealt with in previous grades.


SENIOR CERTIFICATE BILINGUALSuggested age 17 years or over

Practical Examination

Candidates to perform a poem, a prose extract AND a drama extract from the set listof authors. Pieces presented may NOT be selected from previous grades.

Marks Filíocht

Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, Michael Davitt, Biddy Jenkinson, Deirdre Brennan, Seán Ó Ríordáin, Tomás Mac Siomóin 20

ProseVirginia Woolf, Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, E M Forster, Alice Walker, Edna O'Brien 20

DramaNeil Simon, Arthur Miller, Sean O'Casey, Tom Stoppard, Jean Anouilh, John Osborne, Brian Friel 20

Total time limit for the three pieces — twenty minutes

MímDo rogha ábhar gan dul thar trí nóiméad 15

Sight-readingTo read aloud at sight in Irish a passage of verse ANDa passage of prose or drama. 15

Comhrá/ConversationTo discuss in Irish or English the selections, the full texts and the background of the authors. 10


SENIOR CERTIFICATE BILINGUALSuggested age 17 years or over

Written Paper

The examination will require the following:

1 Detailed knowledge of the theory of all previous grades

2 Understanding of delivery and performance of verse, prose,drama and mime

3 Research on one of the set authors for this grade(candidate's choice). The paper will include a question relevant to this.

At least two questions must be answered in Irish.

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DEASLABHRA

Grád na Naíonáin, Réamhghrád, Bunghrád

Aonad A — Filíocht 30 Aonad B — Prós/Scéal 30Aonad C — Mím 20 Aonad D — Comhrá 20

Grád 1 - Grád 8: 20 marc i ngach aonad (A, B, C, D, E)

Ní foláir do na hiarrthóirí na sliochtanna, idir phrós, dráma agus filíocht, a aithris deglanmheabhair. Ní féidir sliocht roghnaithe na n-iarrthóirí a roghnú as grád ar bitheile ar an siollabas.

• Ba chóir go mbeadh ábhar léitheoireachta ag an iarrthóir, más gá.• Ní mór do na hiarrthóirí cóipeanna dá rogha dréachtaí a thabhairt

don scrúdaitheoir ar lá an scrúdaithe.• Dícháilfear aon iarrthóir a úsaideann fótochóipeanna.• Glacfar le mím beirte ó iarrthóirí atá ar chomhghrád.

NAÍONÁIN

Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Scríbhneoir gan ainm An Ghaoth (Futa Fada)Art O’Sullivan Prionsa na bhFrog (Futa Fada)Vivian Uibh Eachach Gearóid Gabhar (RIAM Anthology)Gabriel Fitzmaurice Nach Iontach mar Atá (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Gabriel Rosenstock Ar Strae (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ón leabhar Gugalai Gug

Aonad B: ScéalScéal gairid gan dul thar nóiméad amháin.

Aonad C: MímDo rogha ábhar gan dul thar nóiméad amháin.

Aonad D: ComhráCeisteanna simplí faoi shaol an pháiste agus ábhair a bhaineann leis.


RÉAMHGHRÁD

Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Éamonn Ó Ríordán Seilide (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Scríbhneoir gan ainm Mo Dheirfiúirín Bheag (An Gúm)Gabriel Rosenstock An Béar Bán (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Gabriel Fitzmaurice Tinn (RIAM Anthology)Róisín Ní Ríordán An Bus (An Gúm)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ón Leabhar Bun Na Speire, Cló Iar-Chonnachta



Aonad D: ComhráCeisteanna simplí faoin rogha dáin agus faoi bheatha an pháiste.

BUNGHRÁD

Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Scríbhneoir gan ainm Is Maith Liom gach Dath (RIAM Anthology)Scríbhneoir gan ainm Luch Chliste (RIAM Anthology)Scríbhneoir gan ainm An dTiocfaidh tú Liom? (An Gúm)Breandán Ó Conaire Caitlín (RIAM Anthology) Jeff Mac An Bhaird An Siopa (RIAM Anthology)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Deirdre Brennan



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Aonad D: ComhráCeisteanna simplí faoin rogha dáin agus faoi bheatha an pháiste.

GRÁD 1

Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Ní fios cé cum Ag Ní (RIAM Anthology) E Ó Tuathail Iascaireacht (RIAM Anthology)Deirdre de Buitléir Cé hÍad (RIAM Anthology)Pádraig Mac Concoille An Dall (RIAM Anthology)Scríbhneoir gan ainm Síofra Sióg (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Máire Áine Nic Ghearailt Neadacha (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Deirdre de Buitléir Deaslabhra

Aonad B: ScéalScéal gairid gan dul thar dhá nóiméad.


Aonad D: LéitheoireachtAlt as do rogha ceacht ón leabhar scoile.

Aonad E: Comhrá agus TeoiricCeisteanna simplí faoin rogha dáin agus faoin luas léitheoireachta agus an úsáid abhaintear as moilliú sa phrós.


GRÁD 2

Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Brendán de Bhal Is fuath liom na hÉadaí (Carroll Educational Co)

seoGabriel Rosenstock Plandaí Bialainne (Cló Ceilteach) Gabriel Rosenstock Teilifís (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Con Ó Tuama An Geansaí Glas (Carroll Educational Co)Seán Ó Dúróis Meán Oíche (Carroll Educational Co)Éamonn Ó Ríordáin Liathróid i bPáirc an (Carroll Educational Co)

Chrócaigh

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Daithí Ó Diollúin

Aonad B: Prós / DrámaíochtSliocht as leabhar ar rogha an iarrthóra a chur le dráma. Ba chóir go mbeadhcaighdeán an tsleachta oiriúnach don ghrád.

nó

Do rogha de na sleachta luaite a aithris:

Máirtín ‘Bhrostaigh sé anuas de.....madraSiobhán Ní Shúilleabháin bocht a mharú.’ lth 47(Cló Iar-Chonnachta Teo)

An Turas Scoile ‘Bhí Senor Ramones.....ar fad.’ Bob Eymon lth 38/39(An Gúm)

An Turas Scoile ‘Isteach sa halla.....ró láidir.’ Bob Eymon lth 15/16 (An Gúm)

Na Saoithe Anoir ‘Oíche anfhuar.....tsráidbhaile.’ Michael Mullen lth 12(Coiscéim)

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Aonad D: LéitheoireachtRoghnaigh dhá chaibidil ó leabhar ar chaighdeán do chúrsa scoile agus roghnóidhan scrúdaitheoir sliocht duit le h-aithris.

Aonad E: Comhrá agus TeoiricCeisteanna simplí faoin rogha dáin agus faoi bhundifríochtaí na n-gutaí fada agusgearra sa Ghaeilge chomh maith le leagan amach sliocht próis ó thaobh ráiteachaisde. Táthair ag súil to bhfuil tuiscint ag an iarrthóir ar obair na ngrádanna go dtí seo.

GRÁD 3

Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Dominic Ó Braonáin Faigh dom Subh Oráistí (An Chomhlacht Oideachais)Dónall Ó Colchúin An Teilifís Thaibhsiúil (Cló Ceilteach)Deaglan Collinge Seomraí na Ríomhairí (Gill and MacMillan)Seán Ó Ríordáin Spideoigín (Cló Ceilteach) Daithí Ó Diollúin Clapsolas sa Bhaile Mhór (Cló Ceilteach) Gabriel Rosenstock Folúsghlantóir (Cló Ceilteach)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Mícheal Ó hUanacháin

Aonad B: Prós/DrámaíochtSliocht as leabhar ar rogha an iarrathóra a chur le dráma. Ba chóir go mbeadhcaighdeán an tsleachta oiriúnach don ghrád.

nó

Do rogha de na sleachta luaite a aithris:

Dialann Chaoimhe ‘Dhúisigh sí de phreab.....deirfiúr.’Muireann Ni Bhrolcháin Caibidil 4: lth 35/36(Cló Iar-Chonnachta)


Olé, Olé, Olé ‘Nuair a chuaigh sé isteach sa teach...Mícheál Ó hUanacháin bhí a aghaidh dearg.’(Coiscéim) lth 10/11

Lasair na Gréine ‘Oíche an tseó a bhí ann....Níl ann ach piseoga’Claire Lyons lth 36(Coiscéim)

Harry Potter agus an Órchloch Do rogha sliocht gan dul thar trí nóiméad J K Rowling(Bloomsbury)

Aonad C: MímDo rogha ábhair gan dul thar nóiméad amháin.

Aonad D: LéitheoireachtRoghnaigh tri chaibidil ó leabhar ar chaighdeán do chúrsa scoile agus roghnóidh anscrúdaitheoir sliocht le haithris duit.

Aonad E: Comhrá agus TeoiricCeisteanna simplí faoina sleachta roghnaithe, faoi uirlisí na cainte agus á n-úsáidchomh maith le moilliú san fhilíocht. Beidh an scrúdaitheoir ag súil go mbeidhtuiscint ag an iarrthóir ar obair na ngrádanna a tháinig go dtí seo.

GRÁD 4

Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Máire Nic Gearailt Cluiche Ceannais i (Cló Ceilteach)

bPáirc an ChrócaighÁine Ní Ghlinn Ardán a hAon (An Gúm) Mícheál Ó hUanacháin Dilemma (Coiscéim)Louis de Paor Cartaí Poist (Gill and MacMillan) Máirtín Ó Direáin Fís an Dall (RIAM Anthology)Deirdre Brennan An Bás (RIAM Anthology)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Louis de Paor

Deaslabhra 89

Aonad B: Prós/DrámaíochtSliocht as leabhar ar rogha an iarrathóra a chur le dráma. Ba chóir go mbeadhcaighdeán an tsleachta oiriúnach don ghrád.

nó

Do rogha de na sliochtanna luáite a aithris:Soraidh Slán ‘Bhí an chéad.....do Chríost.’ Clíodhna Cussen lth 76/77(Coiscéim)

Artemis Fowl Do rogha sliocht gan dul thar ceithreEoin Colfer (Máire Nic Mhaoláin) nóiméad(Puffin)

Eití Samhraidh ‘Bhí Bríd ar crith.....ag na Iarla Mac Aodh Bhuí dúchasaigh.’ lth 78/79(Coiscéim)

Cuairteoir ‘Fadhb ar bith... ar an úrlar dúinn’Áine Ní Ghlinn (Seán)(Cois Life)

Cuairteoir ‘Caithfimid cuid mhaith den lá...Áine Ní Ghlinn Ag snámh in aghaidh easa’ (Aisling)(Cois Life)


Aonad D: LéitheoireachtRoghnaigh ceithre chaibidil ó leabhar ar chaighdeán do chúrsa scoile agus roghnóidhan scrúdaitheoir sliocht le haithris duit.

Aonad E: Comhrá agus TeoiricBa chóir go mbeadh tuiscint ag iarrthóir ar shaintréithe chonsain na Gaeilge,bundifríochtaí na gcanúintí Gaelacha chomh maith le béim an ghlóir. Táthar ag súilgo bhfuil tuiscint ar obair na ngrádanna go dtí seo.


GRÁD 5

I roinn A agus B ní mór do na hiarrthóirí dhá shliocht a aithris. Tá ar iarrthóirírogha amháin dá chuid féin a chur i láthair faoi mar atá léirithe thíos:

Rogha an Iarrthóra: Dán Rogha ón Siollabas: Dánnó

Rogha ón Siollabas: Prós/Drama Rogha an Iarrthóra: Prós/Dráma

Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Mícheál Ó Ruairc Bliúanna Thráthnóna (RIAM Anthology)

dé hAoine S E Ó Cearbhaill Maidin Shamhraidh i (RIAM Anthology)

Nua Eabhrac Gabriel Rosenstock Uaireanta is Fear Bréige (any published edition)

Mé Mícheál Ó Ruairc Dia-Chéille (RIAM Anthology)Dónall O Colchúin Lá le Stiofáin (Gill and MacMillan)Déaglan Collinge Réiteóg Mharfach (Gill and MacMillan)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Séamus Ó Neill

Aonad B: Prós/DrámaíochtCuairteoir ‘Níl tuairim dá laghad agam... tá sé Áine Ní Ghlinn greanta ar d’aghaidh.’ (Seán)(Cois Life)

Aililiú Bop Siuaidí ‘Tá mé ag iarraidh bheith i mo Ruaidhrí Ó Báille dhoctúir.....féin aici.’(Cló Iar-Chonnachta) lth 28/29

Teifeach ‘Lean Marika den siúl ...thit sí i laige’Pól Ó Muirí (Comhar)

Cuairteoir ‘Draíocht ... Sheas mé suas.’ (Aisling)Áine Ní Ghlinn(Cois Life)

Deaslabhra 91

Trasna na dTonnta ‘Bhí sé ag druidim le mean lae... iMícheál Ó Ruairc mbun Taighde.’(Comhar)

Aonad C : MímDo rogha gan dul thar nóiméad amháin.

Aonad D: LéitheoireachtRoghnaigh ceithre chaibidil ó leabhar ar chaighdeán do chúrsa scoile agus roghnóidhan scrúdaitheoir sliocht le haithris duit.

Aonad E: Comhrá agus TeoiricBa chóir go mbeadh tuiscint ag iarrthóir ar shaintréithe chonsain na Gaeilge,bundifriochtaí na gcanúintí Gaelacha chomh maith le béim an ghlóir. Táthar ag súilgo bhfuil tuiscint ar obair na ngrádanna go dtí seo.

GRÁD 6

I roinn A agus B ní mór do na hiarrthóirí dhá sliocht a aithris. Tá ar iarrthóirí roghaamháin dá gcuid féin a chur i láthair faoi mar atá léirithe thíos:


Rogha ón Siollabas: Prós/Dráma Rogha an Iarrthóra: Prós/Dráma

Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Biddy Jenkinson Éiceolaí (RIAM Anthology)Mícheál Ó hUanacháin Gan Tideal (Coiscéim)Colm Breathnach Stiurthóir Cóir (Coiscéim)Conleth Ellis Sa Stáisiún (Coiscéim) Rita Kelly Dán Grá (Arlen House)Seán Hutton Sráid Uí Chonaill I (RIAM Anthology)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Áine Ní Ghlinn


Aonad B: Prós/DrámaíochtAn Svaistíce Glas ‘Dhúisigh Kurt...an té a sceith orainn’Liam Mac Uistín (An Chéad Chló)

Teach na gColúr ‘Taím reidh, táim reidh ... cártaAisling Ní Leidhin & Liam Nollag fiú’Mac Amhlaigh

An Buille ‘Ar an nóiméad sin d’árdaigh.....agLiam Ó Flaithearta sileadh lena dhrad.’(Dúil le Liam Ó Flaithearta, Sáirseal & Dill)

An Gnáthrud ‘Amuigh ar an tsráid agus ceo.....Deirdre Ní Ghrianna tobán beag curry lena chos.’ (‘Réaltra’ le Micheál Ó hOibicín lth 208/209 An Cló Ceilteach)

Ar Ais Arís ‘Tá mé ag obair.....i dtreo anMuireann Ní Bhrolcháin chairr.’ lth 20/21(Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Aonad C: MímDo rogha ábhar gan dul thar dhá nóiméad.

Aonad D: LéitheoireachtLéitheoireacht: gan ullmhú.

Aonad E: Comhrá, Litríocht na Gaeilge agus TeoiricTáthar ag súil go mbeadh tuiscint níos iomláine ag an iarrthóir ar theoiric nangrádanna go dtí seo. Ina theannta sin beidh ceisteanna ar mhodhnú agus arathshonadas sa ghlóir. Beidh béim ar leith ar Fhilíocht an Ghrá idir Dhánta Grá agusAmhráin Grá chomh maith leis an Aisling Phoilitúil, An Caoineadh agus na príomhnósanna a ghabhann leo.

Deaslabhra 93

GRÁD 7

I roinn A agus B ní mór do na hiarraithóirí dhá shliocht a aithris, Ní mór do nahiarraithóirí rogha amháin dá gcuid fein a chur i láthair faoi mar atá mínithe thíos:



Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Biddy Jenkinson Aubade (RIAM Anthology)Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill Leaba Shíoda (Coiscéim)Pearse Hutchinson Litir Folamh (Coiscéim)Dolores Stuart Prométheus sa Bhearna (Arlen House)S E Ó Cearbhaill Ellis Island (RIAM Anthology)Deirdre Brennan Sealbhóirí (Coiscéim) Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill

Aonad B: Prós / DrámaíochtIn Ainm an Athar Do rogha sliocht gan dul thar cúig Ríona Nic Congáil nóiméad(I Divas, 2005 - Arlen House)

Consortium Mulierum ‘D’oscail Bréanainn leathshúil ... aBiddy Jenkinson mhalairt’(Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Na Trí Chliche Do rogha sliocht gan dul thar cúig Séamas Mac Annaidh nóiméad(Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Iníon Mhaor an Uachta ‘A Mhuire na ngrást.....na Cásca.’Breandán Ó Doibhlín Radharc 6, lth 33/34(Coiscéim)

Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire Eibhlín Dubh línte 151-194 san (Clóchomhar) áireamh


Cúirt An Mheán Oíche ‘Dar coróin na carraige.....ganBrian Merriman bhiogadh.’ líne 683 i leith(Clóchomhar)

Discó Dé ‘Braithim go gcaithfidh mé scrian...Séamas Mac Annaidh cad é an slionne a bhí air.’(Coiscéim)

Dís ‘Sheáin ...cad a déarfá?’Siobhán Ní Shuilleabháin(Arlen House)

Aonad C: MímDo rogha gan dul thar dhá nóiméad.

Aonad D: LéitheoireachtSliocht (gan ullmhú) as dán, dráma nó leabhar próis a aithris.

Aonad E: Comhrá, Litríocht na Gaeilge agus TeoiricBheifeá ag súil go mbeadh tuiscuint níos iomláine ag an iarrthóir ar theoiric nangrádanna go dtí seo. Ina dteannta sin beidh ceisteanna ar mhodhnú agusathshonadas sa ghlór. Beidh béim ar leith ar Fhilíocht an Ghrá idir Dhánta Grá agusAmhráin Grá chomh maith leis an Aisling Phoilitúil, An Caoineadh agus na príomhnósanna a ghabhadh leo.

GRÁD 8

I roinn A agus B ní mór d'iarrthóirí dhá shliocht a aithris. Tá ar iarrthóirí roghaamháin dá chuid féin a chur i láthair faoi mar atá leirithe thíos:



Aonad A: FilíochtDán amháin as an liosta thíos:Caitlín Maude Concerto (Coiscéim)Celia de Fréine Morning Ireland (Arlen House)

Deaslabhra 95

Séan Ó Curraoin An Portán (Coiscéim)Seán Ó Leochain An Carbadóir (Coiscéim)Bríd Ní Mhóráin Ag dul ón tobar arís (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)Mícheál Davitt An Scathán (Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Aonad B: Prós/DrámaíochtGeiniseas ‘Tann tú ansan i Paddington...TagannPádraig Ó Cíobháin tú go dtí an cúntar.’(Gearrscéalta ár Linne, Cló Iar-Connachta)

Tagann Godot Progastaron: ‘Go hiontach thar aAlan Titley bhfaca mé.....Cad a deir tú ha?’ (An Clóchomhar) lth 28

O Dialann Chaoimhe Do rogha sliocht gan dul thar tríMuireann Ní Bhrolcháin nóiméad(I Divas, 2005 - Arlen House)

77 Sráid Hume Nurse Cadden: ‘Kelly Ha!.....SráidSíle Ní Bhroin na Faiche.’ lth 73(Práta)

77 Sráid Hume O Carthy: ‘An Mhóráltaíocht.....goSíle Ní Bhroin dtéann im ghlaic agam.’ lth 92/93(Práta)

Beag agus Mór ‘Is mise an stiúrthóir scannán...sin aDaithí Ó Muirí cheap mé sin a cheap.’(Gearrscéalta ár Linne,Cló Iar-Chonnachta)

Tuige Mise ‘Tá tú í a phosadh mar sin...rachaidhTina Nic Einrí mé isteach arís.’(I Divas, 2005 - Arlen House)

Aonad C: MímDo rogha gan dul thar trí nóiméad.


Aonad D: LéitheoireachtLéitheoireacht: gan ullmhú.

Aonad E: Comhrá, Litríocht na Gaeilge agus TeoiricMar atá luaite i siollabas na ngrádanna go dtí seo chomh maith le ceisteanna arÚrscealaíocht agus ar Ghearrscéalaíocht sa Ghaeilge agus tuiscint ar Ré nahAthbheochana. Táthar ag súil go mbeadh eolas ag an iarrthóir faoi phriomhthréithena scribhneoirí nua-aimseartha agus gluaiseacht na Nua-Litríochta.

Cór-Reacaireacht 97

CÓR-REACHTAIREACHT

Ní cheadófar níos lú ná deichniúr ná níos mó ná tríocha (nó mar sin) a bheith sachór. Caithfear gach chór dhá shliocht éagsula a aithris ó na dréachtanna sa liostaluaite thíos agus dréacht ina dteannta sin.

Roinnfear na marcanna mar seo a leanas:

Teicníocht 50 marcFoghraíochtForbairt gutha agus tónModhnú, análú agus glór smachtSioncróineacht

Ealaíontacht 50 marcLéiriú agus tréithriúComhordánaidRithim, luas agus mír-roinntAghaidh-dreach agus éifeacht

GRÁD ULLMHÚCHÁIN

Pádraig Mac Concoille An Clog (Folens) Treasa Ní Ailpín Tá an Ghealach ina Suí (An Gúm)Treasa Ní Ailpín Cogar Beag ón nGaoth (An Gúm)Ní fios cé cum Cois Trá (Gill and Macmillan)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Máiréad Nic Con Iomaire nó TreasaNí Ailpin


NA SOISIR

Colm Mac Lochlainn Chuala mé an Ghaoth (RIAM Anthology) Liam Ó Flaithearta Na Blátha Craige (RIAM Anthology) Gabriel Rosenstock Smugairle Roin (Cló Ian-Chonnachta) Colm Mac Lochlainn Siopadóireacht (RIAM Anthology)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Eamonn Ó Riordáin nó Joe SteveÓ Neachtáin

AN MHEÁN GHRÁD

Seán Ó hEanaigh Ag Éisteacht leis an (RIAM Anthology)Raidió

Mícheál Ó hUanacháin Tios ar an Dart (Coiscéim)Dónall Ó Colchúin Lá Lúnasa i Londain (An Cló Ceilteach)Conleth Ellis Sa Stáisiún (Coiscéim)Maidhc Ó Sé Cuairt ar an gCathair (An Gúm)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Collette Ní Aodha nó GabrielRosenstock

NA SINSIR

Tomás Mac Siomóin As Achadh Mhoirnin (Coiscéim)Mícheál Ó hUanacháin Siorcas an tSamhraidh (Coiscéim)Mícheál Mac Liammóir An Laoch (An Gúm) Deirdre Brennan An Tobar (Coiscéim)Séamus Ó Ceileachair Uaigneas (Coiscéim)

Nó do rogha dáin, ar an gcaighdeán céanna, ó Liam Hodder nó Seán ÓLeacháin

Óráidaíocht 99

ÓRÁIDAÍOCHT

NA SOISIR

Aonad A:

Caithfidh iarrthóirí óráid a ullmhú idir trí agus cúig nóiméad.Ba chóir go mbeadh téama na h-óráide seo bunaithe ar ghnéithear leith i dtaithí an iarrthóra cosúil leis ‘an leabhar is fearrliom’ nó ‘an t-ábhar spéise is mó dom’. 50 marc

Aonad B:

Dréacht Próis neamhullamh a léamh. 30 marc

Aonad C:

Ceisteanna a fhreagairt ar scileanna óráidaíochta, stad, frásaíocht agus béim an ghutha. 20 marc

AN MHEÁN GHRÁD

Aonad A

Ag baint úsáid as uirleislí oiriúnacha eagsúla, caithfidh an t-iarrthóir óráid a thabhairt ar ábhair a bhaineann le ré stairiúilfaoi leith nó ócáid spóirtiúil. 50 marc

Aonad B

Dréacht próis a léamh gan ullmhú. Príomhphointí an phíosa a aimsiú agus a mhíniú don scrúdaitheoir. 30 marc

Aonad C

Ceisteanna agus comhrá bunaithe ar A agus B. Beidh ceisteannaar análú, modhnlú agus béim chomh maith le na hábhair ar an gcúrsa sóisearach. 20 marc


NA SINSIR

Aonad A

Ba chóir don iarrthóir suíomh a chruthú don óráid sa ghrád seo agus an óráid a dhíriú ar an lucht éisteachta áirithe seo. Is féidir fearas a úsáid a bheadh oiriúnach don téama agus suíomh na cainte. 30 Marc

Aonad B

Dréacht próis a léamh gan ullmhú. 20 Marc

Aonad C

Óráid a tabhairt ar ábhar ó liosta a bheidh ar fáil ón scrúdaitheoirleath uair roimh an scrúdú. Ní féidir cabhair nó comhairle a fháil i réiteach na píosa cainte seo. 30 Marc

Aonad D

Cómhrá leis an scrúdaitheoir faoin óráidaíocht chomh maith le ceisteanna faoi leith ar ghutaí, ar chonsain agus ar fhograíochtna Gaeilge. Ba chóir go mbeadh tuiscint níos iomláine ag aniarrthóir ar na hábair luaite sna grádanna go dtí seo. 20 Marc

Compilers 101

Compilers

All the sections of this syllabus were compiled by Ms Maria Walsh (SeniorExaminer), assisted by Ms Audrey Behan, Ms Meriel Grant, and an tUas Gerry MacRuairc (who are all members of the RIAM Local Centre panel of examiners).

Library services were provided by Mr Philip Shields (RIAM Librarian), proof-reading was completed by Mr Eoin Garrett (Chairman, Senior Examiners) and MrsAilish Houston (retired member of RIAM Local Centre panel of examiners) and theproject was coordinated by Ms Theresa Doyle (Local Centre Manager).

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