Signs: Complete Poetry and Language Skills Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level For examination in 2015 and onwards
No. of pages 256
Published: 2013
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New edition of this unique anthology covering the full four-year poetry cycle from 2015 with an integrated approach to Language Skills specifically for Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level students
- Poems presented in a clear, accessible style allowing student reflection
- Concise biographies of each poet provide the student with a context for the poems
- Glossaries of terms included
- Exploratory questions develop understanding, as the poem is read and re-read
- Past Exam Questions appear in context, providing real exam practice
- Comprehensive notes for each poem provided in a separate section allow students to form initial reactions to each poem
- Includes tips for approaching the unseen poem and sample questions for practice
- The Poetry section and Paper 1 composing questions are integrated through the Link to Language assignments. This allows students time to cover the full range of writing assignments after they finish each poem
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Paper 1 is presented in an accessible and progressive way
- Practical guidelines and sample material illustrate how to approach writing skills
- Comprehension samples and questions included
- Important words and terms for the study of English and common exam terms explained
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Gill .
Anne Clancy and John McCarthy are experienced teachers of English. Anne and John taught together at St Oliver's Community College in Drogheda for many years and John now teaches at Colaiste Dun Iascaigh in Cahir.