How to write about a poem

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
How to write about a poem
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Reading: Poetry
Resource type
Student activity
A student friendly guide to approaching an unseen poem. The resource explores the key areas to look for when analysing a poem including language patterns, themes and imagery. 

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13/06/2021

I wrote this for KS3 students. I spent most of my time in an Upper School environment where students joined us in Yr9. It meant you had just one year to get then ready for GCSE. When we were working on a poem that required a written response this format was the one I started with. Once this was mastered they moved on to the more detailed sheet available on this site.

Ruth Newbury

22/07/2013

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13/06/2021

I wrote this for KS3 students. I spent most of my time in an Upper School environment where students joined us in Yr9. It meant you had just one year to get then ready for GCSE. When we were working on a poem that required a written response this format was the one I started with. Once this was mastered they moved on to the more detailed sheet available on this site.

Ruth Newbury

22/07/2013

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