Discovery - New Poetry for 2025

Discovery NEW POETRY FOR 2025 For Leaving Certificate Higher & Ordinary Level With Notes and Guidelines

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NEW POETRY FOR 2025

Get top marks in Leaving Certificate Poetry with the newest addition to our best-selling Discovery series.

Discovery – New Poetry for 2025, written by our highly successful author team, includes a poetry anthology, a student portfolio and FREE audio app.

POETRY ANTHOLOGY 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 of the lives of all Higher Level poets with emphasis on social and cultural context Each poem is accompanied by: l Detailed guidelines and commentaries l Comprehensive questions that explore themes and technique l Useful glossaries that contain important poetic terms ckinson

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For Leaving Certificate Higher & Ordinary Level With Notes and Guidelines 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 Colour-coded sections for easy reference Personal response is encouraged throughout, as recommended by the syllabus committee of the Department of Education and Skills NEW Free Audio App allows students to listen to a selection of Audio Poems.

The app can be downloaded to a mobile or desktop device at www.edcoaudioapp.ie

FREE STUDENT PORTFOLIO Discovery – New Poetry for 2025 comes with a FREE Student Portfolio that is a useful aid in preparing for the Leaving Certificate English examination. It contains: Key words charts Revision of themes and imagery Additional exam-style questions with prompts Digital Resources Teachers can access the Discovery – New Poetry for 2025 interactive e-book at www.edcolearning.ie, as well as the audio tracks in digital format

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