[OLD EDITION] Poetry Focus 2018

 

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

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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 

 

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