macmillan study companion: poetry for the english b examination (new edition)

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Macmillan Study Companions 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 www.macmillan-caribbean.com December 2011 • 168pp • 9780230418028 ALSO A ALSO AVAILABLE: AILABLE: Sharon R. W Sharon R. Wilson-Strann ilson-Strann has taught for twenty years in public and private schools in Trinidad and Antigua. She currently teaches English and Caribbean History at the Ottos Comprehensive School in Antigua.

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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.

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Page 1: Macmillan Study Companion: Poetry for the English B Examination (New Edition)

Macmillan Study CompanionsMacmillan Study Companions are anew concept in preparing Caribbean

secondary school students for literatureexams.

This companion explores thepoems that will be covered in the 2012-2014

and the 2015-2017 CSEC English Bexamination 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 literaryterms, 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

www.macmillan-caribbean.com

December 2011 • 168pp • 9780230418028

ALSO AALSO AVVAILABLE:AILABLE:

Sharon R. WSharon R. Wilson-Strann ilson-Strann has taught for twenty years in public and private schools inTrinidad and Antigua. She currently teachesEnglish and Caribbean History at the Ottos

Comprehensive School in Antigua.