Signs: Complete Poetry and Language Skills Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level for Examination in 2015 and Onwards - Softcover

John McCarthy; Anne Clancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0717155692 ISBN 13: 9780717155699

Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

New edition of this unique anthology covering the full four-year poetry cycle 2015-2018 with an integrated approach to Language Skills specifically for Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level students. * Poems presented in a clear, accessible style allowing student reflection * Concise biographies of each poet provide the student with a context for the poems * Glossaries of terms included * Exploratory questions develop understanding, as the poem is read and re-read * Past Exam Questions appear in context, providing real exam practice * Comprehensive notes for each poem provided in a separate section allow students to form initial reactions to each poem * Includes tips for approaching the unseen poem and sample questions for practice * The Poetry section and Paper 1 composing questions are integrated through the Link to Language assignments. This allows students time to cover the full range of writing assignments after they finish each poem LANGUAGE SKILLS * Paper 1 is presented in an accessible and progressive way * Practical guidelines and sample material illustrate how to approach writing skills * Comprehension samples and questions included * Important words and terms for the study of English and common exam terms explained

About this title

About the Author

Anne Clancy and John McCarthy are experienced teachers of English to Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate students. John now teaches at Colaiste Dun Iascaigh, Cahir and Anne at Presentation College, Headford, Co. Galway.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0717155692
• ISBN 13: 9780717155699
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 256