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
Teachers, take some moments and treat yourself to Frances Rocks' emotive and inspirational keynote speech at INOTE 2014: The Desire to Inspire.
This is Book 4 in the Poetry Focus Series. See all Poetry Focus books here.
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Martin Kieran is Chief Advising Examiner for Leaving Certificate Higher Level English since 2006 and has written several Leaving Certificate English textbooks.
Frances Rocks is an experienced examiner and has written several Leaving Certificate English textbooks.
Both authors teach in St Vincent's Secondary School, Dundalk.
Martin Kieran and Frances Rocks teach at St Vincent's Secondary School in Dundalk, Co. Louth. They have been responsible for implementing a TY programme in that school and are both experienced examiners of Junior and Leaving Certificate English.
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