What is Unseen Poetry?

An introduction to unseen poetry - including a breakdown of the key concepts needed to analyse it.

This 5-page digital + printable pdf resource includes:

• A breakdown of the term ‘unseen poetry’
• How to respond to a completely unseen poem
• How to turn your response into a structured essay answer
• Suggested length and plan for unseen responses
• Troubleshooting tips and support
• Recommended Reading List
• A suggested list of great poets

Reasons to love this resource:

• Great for students who are starting out with unseen poetry concepts
• A good document to use, before practicing any real unseen poetry questions
• Demystifies mark schemes and essay structures
• Lots of recommended reading to help students gain confidence and build interest in poetry

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