Filled with a variety of extracts in a variety of media, each chapter contains specific critical thinking and composition tasks. It also provides examples of critical thinking analysis and introduces key Leaving Cert concepts: the language genres, the comparative modes and how to execute a successful composition. These are concepts that are vital to success in the Leaving Cert.

It provides the facility to record the student’s responses and creative work. It also suggests a broad range of careers associated with relevant topics and contains a focused, comprehensive scheme of work for 4th year