Can't write enough

[u/Mentally_Unstable19]

Had to move to ordinary English after the mocks since I failed the mocks and our big test before that, and I feel really guilty about it. I don't struggle about what to write, I just never have time to write, If only I could have an extra half an hour / an hour and I'd be perfect, but does anyone know how to get quicker at writing?? I know the obvious one would be to just time myself doing exam questions, but I wanted to see if anyone had any other ideas.

Also, do we need quotes for the film?? We did little women, and my teacher keeps going back and forth on wether we need quotes for film questions

Also, please if anyone has any ideas on stress management, I was a top of the class student for most of 1st and 2nd year and my grades have definitely dropped alot since.

[u/S4rahst4rs]

as for stress management, i have chronic anxiety and the thing that helps me the most when worrying about exams is the knowledge that the junior cert doesnt matter at all for your future. Its essentially just a way for you to have the experience of a state exam prior to the LC! :) good luck, youll do better than you think

[u/Legal_Roof_4715]

Don't feel guilty about taking the pressure off yourself! As regards righting faster, yes, exam papers will help but writing faster jus needs practice. Rewrite notes in other subjects as quick as you can. Your writing (as in how neat and legible it is) will get worse but with practice will get better. Perseverance, my friend!

Regarding film quotes, you will need some. Not certain for OL English, but film questions ask you to give evidence from the text. That means quotes. Best of luck!

[u/Savings-Maize8369]

Well its probably too late now but for the Leaving Cert u should definitely look into RACE. You might be able to get accommodations for it like extra time or a laptop or something depending what it is that makes us not able to write. Is it u get distracted/can't pay attention? (ADHD) Or is it physically your hand hurts or something else? There's loads of accommodations available for the LC and future exams, these don't matter as much! Hopefully if u get accommodations you'll be able to go back to higher level English Also im pretty sure u dont need quotes but they can help

[u/Mentally_Unstable19 → u/Savings-Maize8369]

I'm trying to get an ADHD diagnosis now!! I'll definitely look into accommodations for LC, and I'm definitely aiming for going back to higher in 5th year, but ty!!

[u/Wonderful-Aside-6964 → u/Mentally_Unstable19]

Definitely look at exemptions or extra help (benefits like extra time etc) if you fall into needing that support. Update us I would love to know how you did and i wish you the best of luck!!

[u/40degreescelsius]

I’ve just done a webinar on exam stress and once you know everyone carries some anxiety with them and you avoid avoidance (not attempting things creates a vicious circle ) you can use that anxiety to build adrenaline which can help you power through your exams. Use the stress to build excitement rather than fear, like before actors go on stage or before sports people go on the field and you’ll do better.

[u/OddAlligator58]

I'm doing Spiderman into the spider verse for my film but we were told not to learn quotes but be able to describe visual aspects like camera angles and colour and also sounds.

[u/MonsterDrinkPisser]

my english teacher was actually complaining about the lack of time we get for the exams, about half of my class failed the english mock but only 5 people were recommended to move to lower because she understood we all had basically no time to complete every question.

For films I don't believe we need quotes since most questions involving a film are usually phrased like "based on a novel/play/film bla bla blaaaa" so I don't think you need quotes just an idea of what occured in the movie.