I have learnt many ways to understand a poem.
When we come across an unseen poem, an unfamiliar poem, the first step is try to read non-stop and understand the poem.
The second step is to pick out the words and phrases which you do not know thoroughly.
The third step is to write down our feeling and where the attention is drawn to.
Asking questions about the observable features of a poem will also help us find a way in.
I have also learnt to answer unseen prose passage by using two techniques:
- IBC
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
- PEEL
Point
Explain
Evidence/Example
Link
How to quote is also a very important skill to answer a question!
- ABCs
Attention
Brief
Context
I have learnt skills to organize and write the essay!
Organization is the key to write an essay. If you organize the skeleton of your essay, the rest of the content will quickly fall into place.
An essay should have an introduction with points that you will made in the body. The body should be organizing into five to eight paragraphs, with a clear point supporting the initial assertion. Lastly, the conclusion should summarize all the key point
