by Sharon R. Wilson-Strann
Paperback, 168 Pages, Published 2011
ISBN 9780230418028
0230418023 | 0-230-41802-3 | 978-0230418028 | 978-0-230-41802-8
Macmillan Study Companions are a new concept in preparing Caribbean secondary school students for literature exams. This companion explores the poems that will be covered in the 2012-2014 and the 2015-2017 CSEC English B examination in a systematic way in order to guide students through their studies. Alongside a section on understanding figurative language, tips on essay writing, sample essays and a glossary of literary terms, the treatment of each poem includes the following features: – A summary of the text – An exploration of the subjects/issues – A description of the poetic techniques used – A variety of pre- and post-reading activities – A series of extension activities – A list of websites or books that relates to the text.