Get top marks in Leaving Certificate Poetry with the newest addition to our best-selling Discovery series.
- Includes all poems for Ordinary and Higher Level examinations, perfect for mixed-ability groups
- Student-friendly layout with colourful photographs and visually attractive design
- Relevant biographical details are provided for each poet, plus a timeline for the lives of all Higher Level poets with emphasis on social and cultural background
- Each poem is accompanied by:
- Detailed guidelines and excellent commentaries
- ‘Before you read’ sections that suggest questions and activities to do in class
- Comprehensive questions that explore themes, imagery, language and form
- Useful glossaries that contain important poetic terms
- A snapshot of each Ordinary Level poem
- A list of examination-style questions for each prescribed poet at Ordinary Level
- A sample examination-style essay to aid revision for all Higher Level poets with examiner-style comments and self-assessment checklist
- Exam preparation questions and student-friendly revision chart for each Higher Level poet
- Examines Higher Level poets in previous years and features sidebars with interesting information
- Advice on preparing for the examination and guidelines for answering exam questions
- Guidelines for students on approaching the Unseen Poetry section of the course, with sample poems and questions
- Students will also find the glossary of poetic terms a valuable resource in reading and responding to poetry
- Personal response is encouraged throughout, as recommended by the syllabus committee of the Department of Education and Skills
- Colour-coded sections for easy reference
- Icons are used to indicate group work exercises and poems recorded on CD
- FREE CD with audio recordings featuring poems from prescribed poets