Students are always asking how to structure a response. It's really easy to do, so long as you know how to PLAN. In our classes, we use the BOX PLAN to plan a great response.
Firstly, you need to do a WPSLIP analysis of your poem. In case you don't remember, here's what the acronym means:
W: What's it all about?
P: What's the point of view?
S: Structure - how is the poem built?
L: Language - what words are used to create effect?
I: Imagery - which techniques are used to build a strong image?
P: Personal response - what do you think of the poem?
Next, you scribble down a box plan. It should look like this:
In the top box - the introduction - you need to make some bullet points for W and P.
In the top box - the introduction - you need to make some bullet points for W and P.
In the middle boxes, you need to write three PEAR chains - one for structure, one for language and one for imagery. Make short notes.
The bottom box is used for your CONCLUSION - your personal response.
Each section is ONE paragraph. Your plan should look like this:
If you use this plan, you will be sure to end up with a well-structured essay - and you won't run out of time!
GOOD LUCK!
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