Sharon R Wilson-Strann

Mastering Poetry for the CSEC English B Examination Sharon R Wilson-Strann

Mastering Poetry for the CSEC English B Examination is a new concept in preparing Caribbean secondary school students for the regional literature exams. This handbook explores the poems that will be covered in the 2018-2023 and the 2023-2027 CSEC English B examination in a systematic way in order to guide students through their studies. Alongside sections 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 or issues, a description of the poetic techniques used, a variety of pre- and post-reading activities, and a list of websites or books that relates to the text.