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Edexcel Lit: Here to Eternity: 'Home' Poetry Study Guide

Endorsed by Edexcel

Edexcel Literature Here To Eternity Anthology: 'Home' Poetry for A Level is Endorsed by Edexcel for use with Edexcel A Level in English Literature (Unit 1) (8ET01).

A complete guide to the "Home" poetry of Here To Eternity, edited by Andrew Motion.

The guide is structured to provide (1) contextual background notes (2) an intelligent analysis (3) fun activities and tasks (4) links for further study for every poem!

Special notes introduce:

  • The concept of “home”
  • The context of every poet
  • Interpreting home poetry

BONUS EXAMINATION MATERIALS: perfect for examination preparation!

Examination questions in the style of the new Edexcel Literature Unit 1 specimen materials. Sample examination answer with commentary

The resource offers a clear approach to the teaching of the poetry with both contextual background on each poet and tasks to focus students. The different sections were good, especially the pre-reading tasks. These enable students to gain a better perspective of the importance of literature to the world around them and help them to think outside their own personal experiences. The sample questions and essay will enable the students to appreciate what is expected of them at this level. Independent Reviewer