Learn: Unseen Poetry Mark Scheme

Welcome!Welcome back! You've already learned about the basics of the Unseen Poetry Question and explored key methods and techniques. Today, we'll focus on the Unseen Poetry Mark Scheme to help you understand how marks are awarded and how to structure your answers effectively.

What is the Unseen Poetry Mark Scheme?The Unseen Poetry Mark Scheme shows how examiners award marks based on your response. It focuses on three main areas: analysis of language, form, and structure (AO2), your personal response (AO1), and how well you write in accurate English (AO4).

Assessment Objectives for Unseen PoetryThere are three key Assessment Objectives (AOs) in Unseen Poetry:AO1: Your ability to explain your interpretation of the poem and support it with evidence.AO2: Analysing the poet's use of language, form and structure to create meaning and effect.AO4: Writing with accuracy, clarity, and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Levels in the Mark SchemeThe mark scheme is divided into levels, each describing the quality of the response. For example:Level 1: Simple and limited answers with little evidence or analysis.Level 3: Clear, detailed responses with good evidence and analysis.Level 5: Sophisticated and convincing answers, with perceptive analysis and strong evidence.

How to Achieve High MarksTo score well in Unseen Poetry, you need to:Identify and analyse key methods like imagery, structure, and tone.Support your interpretation with short, embedded quotations.Write clearly and avoid errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Using Methods EffectivelyWhen analysing an unseen poem, focus on one method per paragraph (e.g., metaphor, enjambment, tone). Explain the effect and how it supports your interpretation of the poem.

Review Time!Great work! You've learned about the Unseen Poetry Mark Scheme, including how marks are awarded and how to structure your answers. Let's review your understanding with a few final questions.

Well Done!You've completed the lesson on the Unseen Poetry Mark Scheme. Remember to practise structuring your responses and using specific evidence to achieve high marks. Great job!