Poetry Focus
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A new and exciting modern poetry anthology for Leaving Certificate Poetry Higher Level 2014, which takes the mystique out of theexam and shows how to achieve top marks
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 with Examiner's Comment
- 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
- Examiner's Comments and essential Exam Advice build student confidence
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 a useful overview
individual poem glossaries assist and extend understanding
striking images paired with key quotes ignite the imagination
initial response questions encourage and improve personal interaction
study notes on each poem provide a focused discussion of theme and style
Fresh commentary shows students how to articulate and express to a top-grade standard
analysis sections provide 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 plan
FREE eBOOK with this textbook! Your unique code is on the inside front cover
EXTRA FEATURES IN YOUR eBOOK
* Key pop-up quotes selected for each poem
* additional sample graded paragraphs focusing on Developing your Personal response
* Investigate Further feature provides carefully selected and placed weblinks
Resources for Poetry Focus 2018 are also available on Gillexplore.ie, our new smart, reliable and easy-to-use resources platform.
This popular poetry anthology for Leaving Certificate Higher Level 2015 takes the mystique out of the exam and shows how to achieve top marks
Poems
- Concise biographical introductions to each poet provide context for understanding the poet's work
- Useful overview of the prescribed poems of each poet
- A glossary accompanies each poem, improving understanding
- Exploratory questions encourage and improve personal responses
Study Notes
- In-depth, accessible study notes on each poem
- Clear, focused discussion of theme and style
- Comprehensive Glossary of Common Literary Terms
Analysis
- Structured analysis of typical exam questions
- Realistic sample A-grade paragraphs with Examiner's Comment
- Key Quotes and guidelines on identifying and using relevant quotations effectively
Sample Essays
- Full sample essays with Examiner's Comment
- Sample questions, marking scheme guidelines and coherent essay plans for each poet
- Essential exam advice builds student confidence
A new and exciting modern poetry anthology for Leaving Certificate Poetry Higher Level 2013, which takes the mystique out of the exam and shows how to achieve top marks
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 with Examiner's Comment
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
Examiner's Comments and essential Exam Advice build student confidence
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
FREE eBook available with this textbook! See your textbook for full information.
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
Teachers, take some moments and treat yourself to Frances Rocks' emotive and inspirational keynote speech at INOTE 2014: The Desire to Inspire.
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 poet's 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 Examiner's 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
- Written by experienced teachers and examiners FRANCES ROCKS and MARTIN KIERAN
- Sample essays and essay plans with invaluable Examiner’s Comments
- Audio of Eavan Boland and Derek Mahon reading their poems
- DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ACHIEVING TOP MARKS in the 2025 exam
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Textbook
- FREE eBook*
- Digital resources on www.gillexplore.ie
*included with the textbook
FRANCES ROCKS and MARTIN KIERAN’s best-selling poetry anthology for Leaving Certificate Higher Level English.
UNIQUE EXAM-FOCUSED FEATURES
- Critical Literacy notes on each poem
- Sample paragraphs with Examiner’s Comments for each poem
- Exam-style Class/Homework Exercises
- Revision Overviews include visual memory aids
- Guidelines and sample questions and answers for Unseen Poetry
- Sample exam questions, (updated in line with the latest SEC questions) full essays, plans, marking scheme guidelines and Examiner’s Comments
DIGITAL RESOURCES
- UNIQUE! Audio feature: selection of poets reading their prescribed poems
- Selected key quotes for each poem
- UNIQUE! Additional sample graded paragraphs with Examiner’s Comments
- Investigate Further feature: carefully selected and placed weblinks
This established and best-selling poetry anthology for Leaving Certificate Higher Level English is the DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ACHIEVING TOP MARKS in the 2026 exam.
For each poet, Poetry Focus 2026 provides these unique exam-focused features:
- Critical Literacy notes on each poem include a focused discussion of theme and style
- Writing About the Poem sections provide sample paragraphs with Examiner’s Comments, which help students articulate their responses to the highest standard
- Examination-style Class/Homework Exercises develop effective writing skills
- Revision Overviews provide summaries and visual memory aids for exam preparation
- Guidelines and sample questions and answers for the Unseen Poetry question
- Sample Leaving Cert questions (updated in line with the latest SEC questions), full essays, plans, marking scheme guidelines and Examiner’s Comments on the work of each poet
Poetry Focus comes with a FREE eBook! See the inside front cover for details. Gill Education eBooks are accessible both online and offline.
Extra features in your eBook:
- Audio feature exclusive to Poetry Focus: Listen to Seamus Heaney, Paula Meehan and Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin read a selection of their prescribed poems
- Selected key quotes for each poem in pop-up feature
- Additional sample graded paragraphs on each poet with Examiner’s Comments called ‘Developing your personal response’
- Investigate Further feature provides carefully selected weblinks