Introduction Poem 1 Poem 2 Poem 3 Poem

Introduction • • Poem 1 • • Poem 2 • • Poem 3 • • Poem 4 • • Poem 5 • • Conclusion • • • Each Poetry question has two parts: Theme (What is the poem about) & Language (Techniques used by the poem to highlight theme). Write a topic sentence that covers both. In the introduction, mention the full title of each poem. From then on you may use abbreviations for the poems. (For Example Aunt Jennifer's Tigers = AJT. ) Use the words of the question (or synonyms) as your first sentence Discuss Poem 1 Address both parts of the question Personal Response Link to poem 1 and use the words of the question (or synonyms) as your first sentence Discuss Poem 2 Address both parts of the question Personal Response Link to poem 2 and use the words of the question (or synonyms) as your first sentence Discuss Poem 3 Address both parts of the question Personal Response Link to poem 3 and use the words of the question (or synonyms) as your first sentence Discuss Poem 4 Address both parts of the question Personal Response Link to poem 4 and use the words of the question (or synonyms) as your first sentence Discuss Poem 5 Address both parts of the question Personal Response Refer to what you’ve written i. e. As I have discussed, As outlined above… Personal response to question- Sum up what you have said, comment on the poet, main themes, techniques, provide a personal response. Finish with a flourish, quote from a poem, quote from the poet, quote about the poet. Make it relevant!

A Perfect Poetry Paragraph Starting sentence • Use the words of the question (or synonyms) as your first sentence. In paragraph 2, 3, 4, & 5 Link to the previous poem: • In the previous paragraph • In the same way… • Just like… • I previously discussed… • We just explored how… • This is also evident… Identify techniques used • • • Onomatopoeia Alliteration Assonance Personification Metaphor Simile Structure Rhythm Rhyme Quote from the poem • • Use “quotation marks” Use lots of short quotes instead of huge big chunks Explore Themes and issues Use Analytical Verbs The poet _____ • Criticises • warns • explores • Describes • Celebrates • Reveals • Challenges • Reveals the importance Personal Response • • • Mood after reading Personal Connections to poem. Use the word “I” Other text connections

Identify Key words of the question: Adrienne Rich’s poetry is worth reading for its challenging themes and powerful use of language. Write a personal response to the above question in which you outline why Rich’s themes and style might appeal to the general reader Identify Synonyms: Challenging: provoking, questioning, uncomfortable, difficult, disturbing Powerful: robust, substantial, effective, engaging, impactful Challenging Themes Aunt Jennifer's Tigers Uncle Speaks in the drawing room Trying to talk with a man Power Living in Sin Powerful Use of Language