Hands-On Paper 1 – The Essential Comprehending and Composing Toolkit provides students with the tools they need to get to grips with Leaving Certificate English Higher Level Paper 1. Hands-On Paper 1 is the only dedicated Paper 1 book to take a thematic approach, and offer three texts together at a time, as they appear on the examination. This book contains everything a student will require to be fully prepared for their Paper 1 examination. • Practical examination advice • Answering strategies • Six full sample examination papers • A range of comprehension text types – feature article, memoir, speech, novel, interview, opinion piece, visual text, preface, letter, news article • Commentary on the different genres • Comprehending questions modelled on recent examinations • Annotated sample answers for all Comprehending question types • A dedicated Composing section, with information on the different essay types • Annotated sample answers for recent Composing examination questions • Grammar advice integrated throughout • A full spelling and grammar section at the end As students work through this book, they will become equipped with the skills and knowledge to be successful in Paper 1.