The Study Ireland Poetry series was provided by the 大象传媒 at the request of the Education Broadcasting Council for Northern Ireland. The series follows five themes, examining the works of contemporary poets to discover how and why they write. The series is designed for pupils following the Northern Ireland Curriculum for English Language and Literature to GCSE - Key Stage 3-4 (12-16). It supports the process of change happening to the English curriculum. |
 looks at how some writers experience life from early
childhood to adolescence. 
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 examines the complex webs that bind people together and
hold them apart. 
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 draws on a long Irish written tradition that deals with animals and the world that they live in. 
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 contains poetry written in response to the painful experiences of the people of Northern Ireland during the 30 years of the Troubles. 
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 is about how some writers respond to places that are
very familiar to them. 
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 Download teachers notes for programmes 1 - 5 
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Diana Press and Peter Hollywood wrote the teachers notes accompanying this series.
Diana has wide experience of teaching English to all levels. She is presently principal moderator for English Literature at Key Stage 4 for CCEA. She is vice principal of a Belfast co-educational grammar school. Recently she published a text book for Key Stage 3 "English Revision".
Peter Hollywood is Head of English at Aquinas Grammar School, Belfast. He has taught English to "A" level for many years. He writes short stories and has contributed successfully to literary publications. He has also written a collection of short stories entitled "Jane Alley" (Pretani Press).