Learning Log 5

An unseen poem or prose passage is simply one you may not have read before.There is nothing special about an unseen  poem/prose passage:and should be approached in the same way any piece of prose or poem.The poem should be read at least two times.The first time, once through without stopping.Picking out the words that are  interesting or difficult.When answering questions,use the peel method. First write the point which is usually a sentence.Next,one should elaborate on the point or why the student thinks it is correct.He should support his elaboration with an evidence or quotation.Lastly one should write how this is connected with the question.One should use inverted commas when quoting.One should pick words or/and phrases that draw attention to oneself.A quotation should be kept short and sweet.In essay writing,a literature student should display a close engagement with the text in the essay.One should not spend more than ten minutes on reading the text and analyzing the text before jotting down important points.After having understood the meaning of the text they should then interpret the text.Highlight any interesting words in the text and then ask yourself why that particular word is chosen instead of another.It could be used to convey a certain word or feeling.Students should convey a clear understanding of the text and also explain the implied meaning of it.The student should be able to offer a insight into the text.One should follow the PEEP format which stands for point,evidence,elaboration,and personal response.