Verse 2027 OL

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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 questions with confidence!

Contains all of the poetry prescribed for the 2027 Ordinary Level examination.
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, comprehending questions, and a full exam-style question.
Exam advice sections provide useful information on preparing for and answering questions on prescribed and unseen poetry, including sample answers and analysis.
Unseen poetry sections offer a variety of fresh poems which students will love.

2027 Ordinary Level Poems

‘kitchenette building’ by Gwendolyn Brooks

‘Mammy Dozes’ by Colette Bryce

‘Valentine’ by Carol Ann Duffy

‘If Love Was Jazz’ by Linda France

‘My Father’s Kites’ by Allison Joseph

‘Memo from the Benefits Department’ by Rachel Loden

‘Genetics’ by Sinéad Morrissey

‘The Loaf’ by Paul Muldoon

‘In Praise of the Great Bull Walrus’ by Alden Nowlan

‘For Our Mothers’ by Felicia Olusanya

‘Lament for Christy Ring’ by Billy Ramsell

‘Reuben Bright’ by Edwin Arlington Robinson

‘Commercial Break: Roadrunner, Uneasy’ by Tim Seibles

‘Sonnet XVIII Shall I Compare Thee’ by William Shakespeare

‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley

‘Swimming’ by Degna Stone

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2027 Ordinary Level Poems

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