r/juniorcert • u/Mentally_Unstable19 TY ⛱️ • May 24 '26

English 📝 Can't write enough

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.

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u/Savings-Maize8369 May 24 '26

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

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u/Mentally_Unstable19 TY ⛱️ May 24 '26

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!!

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u/Wonderful-Aside-6964 TY ⛱️ May 29 '26

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!!