Includes all poems for Ordinary and Higher Level examinations, perfect for mixed-ability groups
Student-friendly layout with colourful photographs and visually attractive design
Relevant biographical details are provided for each poet, plus a timeline for the lives of all Higher Level poets with emphasis on social and cultural background
Each poem is accompanied by:
Detailed guidelines and excellent commentaries
‘Before you read’ sections that suggest questions and activities to do in class
Comprehensive questions that explore themes, imagery, language and form
Useful glossaries that contain important poetic terms
A snapshot of each Ordinary Level poem
A list of examination-style questions for each prescribed poet at Ordinary Level
A sample examination-style essay to aid revision for all Higher Level poets with examiner-style comments and self-assessment checklist
Exam preparation questions and student-friendly revision chart for each Higher Level poet
Examines Higher Level poets in previous years and features sidebars with interesting information
Advice on preparing for the examination and guidelines for answering exam questions
Guidelines for students on approaching the Unseen Poetry section of the course, with sample poems and questions
Students will also find the glossary of poetic terms a valuable resource in reading and responding to poetry
Personal response is encouraged throughout, as recommended by the syllabus committee of the Department of Education and Skills
Colour-coded sections for easy reference
Icons are used to indicate group work exercises and poems recorded on CD
FREE CD with audio recordings featuring poems from prescribed poets
