Discovery 2024

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

• 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