Practice for Unseen Poetry
Practice for Unseen Poetry
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2017/june/AQA-87022-QP-JUN17.PDF
Follow these basic steps below and you will be able to write about the unseen poems. Remember that the first (the 24 marker), requires you to write a full essay response.
The 8 mark comparative requires you to compare the techniques used in both poems for effect. 2 points on each poem, with extended analysis of the the effects of the techniques used, is enough.

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2018/june/AQA-87022-QP-JUN18-CR.PDF
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-87022-SQP.PDF MORE PRACTICE
ENGLISH LITERATURE PAPER 2 ARE YOU READY FOR THE POETRY? Learn how to read and work out the story and message/s of a poem. This skill is essential in completing the responses to the unseen poems.
Top up on your comparative skills as well!

YEAH! One down! Now, TOP-UP on your knowledge of the set poems. and review and revise your comparative skills.
REMEMBER! You are comparing the techniques both poem use to express the key ideas of their poem. It might no be advantageous to try to learn a new acronym ( BOOTSE – SLIMER etc) as a structure at this stage. Have confidence in what you’ve been taught, but use any ideas from the videos that you think will be of help.
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Make your response stand out. Give alternative interpretations alongside your own clear line of argument. Add a bit of wider reading!
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Yep! Get cracking. You can do this.
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Not long to go! Keep your memory of the text fresh!
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