Signs Author:John McCarthy, Anne Clancy This title contains poems that are presented in a clear and attractive style to engage the student. Concise biographies of each poet give the student a context for the poem. This book features: glossaries of terms; exploration questions that develop understanding, as the poem is read and re-read; unique 'Links to Language' questions that connect... more » the student to the skills of the language section; comprehensive notes for each poem that is provided in a separate section; suggestions that are given for approaching the unseen poem; and, past exam questions included. Language Skills Paper 1 is covered in an accessible and progressive way: comprehension samples and questions are provided. Practical guidelines on how to approach writing skills are given. Sample exam questions and answers included.« less