Poems Useful overview of all the poems for each of the prescribed poets. Clear, lively presentation of each poem accompanied by a brief glossary and exploratory questions. Study Notes In-depth, accessible study notes on every poem. Exam-focused, succinct and user-friendly. Clear discussion of both theme(s) and style. Each poem can be dealt with successfully over two or three lessons. Analysis Structured analysis of typical exam questions. Realistic sample A-grade paragraphs. Examiners Comment on each sample paragraph. Guidelines on identifying and using relevant quotations effectively. Tried and tested techniques for improving personal responses. Sample essays Full sample essays and coherent essay plans for each higher level poet. Examiners Comments and essential Exam Tips build student confidence. Takes the mystique out of the exam and shows how to achieve top marks.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Poetry Focus .

There are 432 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Gill .

Martin Kieran and Frances Rocks teach in St Vincent's Secondary School, Dundalk. They are both experienced examiners and have written several Leaving Cert English textbooks.