Poetry Focus 2017: Leaving Certificate Poems & Notes for English Higher Level (Poetry Focus)

by Martin Kieran and Frances Rocks

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The trusted guide to achieving top marks in Leaving Cert Poetry

For each poet, Poetry Focus provides the following exam-focused features:

  • A concise biographical introduction puts the poet in context

  • A synopsis of each prescribed poem provides an overview of the set

  • Individual poem glossaries assist and extend understanding

  • Striking images paired with key quotes ignite the imagination

  • Initial response questions encourage and improve personal reactions

  • Study Notes on each poem provide a focused discussion of theme and style

  • Fresh, inspiring commentary shows students how to articulate and express to A-grade standard

  • Analysis sections use graded sample paragraphs with examiner's comments

  • Class/Homework exercises are examination-style for extra practice

  • Summary Points provide a snapshot of the key aspects of each poem

  • Leaving Cert Sample Essays with marking scheme and examiner's comments

  • Updated Sample Leaving Cert Questions with sample Essay Plans

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Extra features in your Ebook

* Key pop-up quotes selected for each poem

* Additional sample graded paragraphs on each poet with examiner's comments

* Investigate Further feature provides carefully selected and placed weblinks

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  • ISBN13 9780717162031
  • Publish Date 16 March 2015
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 23 January 2017
  • Publish Country IE
  • Publisher Gill
  • Imprint Gill Education
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 480
  • Language English