Textual analysis can be challenging for pupils, particularly when the subject matter is a poem. However, it is a skill required in Intermediate 2 and Higher levels in Scotland, as well as examinations throughout England and Wales. This book serves as a guide through the stages of analysis, providing pupils with the confidence and ability to express their opinions on different kinds of poetry. Each poem examined in this book is provided with annotations and accompanied with questions set in the style of the Intermediate and Higher papers.

 

 

There are 72 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 2002 by Hodder Education .