Unseen Poetry

• What is the focus of the lesson in the video?

  Unseen poetry exams preparation
• How long until the GCSE English 2024 exam?

  About 3 weeks
• What is the recommended duration for the lesson?

  Less than 10 minutes
• What are the two types of questions in the Unseen poetry section?

  24 marker and 8 marker
• What is a common anxiety among GCSE students regarding poetry?

  Misinterpretation of poems
• What does AQA provide in the questions for Unseen poetry?

  Heavy clues about the poem's content
• What should students look at first in the Unseen poetry exam?

  The questions themselves
• What does the question about romantic relationships indicate?

  The poem is about relationships
• What is the first major hack for the 24 marker question?

  Write three separate PEEL paragraphs
• What does PEEL stand for?

  Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link
• What should the first paragraph of the 24 marker summarize?

  The main message of the poem
• What does 'form' refer to in poetry?

  How the poem is visually structured
• What should the second PEEL paragraph focus on?

  A contrast or shift in the poem
• What does 'volta' refer to in poetry?

  A shift or turning point
• What should the final paragraph of the 24 marker include?

  Interesting descriptions that create imagery
• What should students avoid in the 8 marker question?

  Recycling ideas from the 24 marker
• What does 'methods' refer to in the context of poetry?

  The use of language or structure
• What should students do before reading the second poem in the 8 marker?

  Read the question first
• What are the key points for answering the 24 marker question in Unseen poetry?

  • Write three distinct PEEL paragraphs
  • Summarize the main message linked to form
  • Identify a contrast or shift in the poem
  • Use vivid descriptions and language analysis
• What are the steps to approach the 8 marker question in Unseen poetry?

  1. Read the question first
  2. Write one comparative PEEL paragraph
  3. Discuss similarities or differences
  4. Analyze methods used by the poets
• What is the purpose of the upcoming unseen poetry master class?

  To prepare students for the exam
• What should students do if they want to join the master class?

  Sign up for the class
• When is the master class scheduled?

  Two weeks before the exam
• What are common poetic techniques to analyze in poems?

  • Similes
  • Metaphors
  • Alliteration
  • Oxymoron
  • Sibilance
  • Enjambment
  • Caesura