This text is part of a series of literature guides for students from Key Stage 3 to "A" Level. It develops useful skills and techniques for literature coursework and exams, encouraging explorative readings of texts. The graphic presentation aims for easy reference and active learning, and provides introductions to plot, characters and themes. Each title has a detailed commentary on the text, with icon symbols alowing selective study of themes and characters. It includes self-test questions, with guidance on literary terms, memorable quotations, and examination essays.

 

This book is part of a book series called Letts Literature Guide .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 3. KS3 covers school years 7, 8 and 9, and ages 12-14 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1994 by Letts Educational .

This book has the following chapters: The impact of the Great War; who's who - the poets; themes and subjects; poetic techniques; text commentary; we will remember them; the home front; peace; the higher ranks; the Germans; in battle; the wounded and the dead; sleep and dreams of death; looking back; self-test questions; self-test answers; where to find the poems; writing an examination essay.