The Trusted Guide to Achieving Success in Leaving Cert Poetry This established poetry anthology for Leaving Certificate Higher Level is the definitive guide to achieving top marks in the exam Poems Concise biographical introductions and overview of prescribed poems provide context for understanding each poets work Exploratory questions encourage and improve personal responses Study Notes on each poem In-depth, yet accessible, providing a focused discussion of theme and style Structured analysis of typical exam questions Realistic sample graded-paragraphs and full sample essays with Examiners Comment Guidelines on identifying and using Key Quotes effectively Exam-focused Sample exam questions, marking scheme guidelines and structured essay plans for each poet Essential exam advice builds student confidence

 

 

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

There are 586 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 2014 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.