VERSE 2023 – LEAVING CERT POETRY – ORDINARY LEVEL – TEXTBOOK

Verse 2023 – Leaving Cert Poetry – Ordinary Level – Textbook

This innovative write-in poetry anthology for Ordinary Level contains a full exam-style question for every poem, comprehensively preparing students to answer their poetry section with confidence.

Complimentary ebook edition included
Contains all of the poetry prescribed for the 2023 Ordinary Level examination.
Features a clear, A4 layout, with bright, colourful imagery.

Write-in book, leaving students with an invaluable revision guide at exam time.

Glossary of poetic terms gives clear explanations to refer back to when needed.
A short biography for each poet details key events from their life.

Pre-reading questions promote discussion and aid understanding.
Each poem is accompanied by a key image and a glossary.
Understanding sections provide brief summaries and stanza-by-stanza or line-by-line guides.
Exploring sections analyse language and imagery, tone and theme.
Responding sections for each poem feature a write-in poetic techniques table, comprehension questions and a full exam-style question.

Exam advice sections provide useful information on preparing for and answering on prescribed and unseen poetry, including sample answers and analysis.

Unseen poetry section offers a variety of fresh poems to practise answering this question.