Discovery
NEW POETRY FOR 2027
Kevin McDermott
Ellen O’Reilly
Simon Coury
Get top marks in Leaving Certificate Poetry with the newest addition to our best-selling Discovery series.
Discovery – New Poetry for 2027, written by our highly successful author team, includes a poetry anthology, a student portfolio and exam guide & 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:
- Detailed guidelines and commentaries
- Comprehensive questions that explore themes and technique
- Useful glossaries that contain important poetic terms
A snapshot of each Higher Level poet’s work and sample examination-style essay to aid revision
Exam preparation questions and student-friendly revision chart for each Higher Level poet
A list of examination-style questions for each prescribed poem at Ordinary Level with a snapshot of the poem
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
The Educational Company of Ireland
Please contact your Local Edco Representative for further information and to request a sample copy Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edcolearning.ie, Website: www.edcopublications.ie
For Leaving Certificate Higher & Ordinary Level With
Notes and Guidelines
FREE Audio App allows students to listen to a selection of Audio poems. The app can be downloaded to any device at www.edcoaudioapp.ie
FREE STUDENT PORTFOLIO AND EXAM GUIDE
Discovery – New Poetry for 2027 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
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
Digital Resources
Teachers can access the Discovery – New Poetry for 2027 interactive e-book at www.edcolearning.ie, as well as the audio tracks in digital format
