Learning Log 5

A very long time had passed since I did the learning log4.This time, it will be about the worksheet, THE UNSEEN. After reading through it, I think that it is quite useful to me and now I will share my understanding about this resource.
Firstly, I have to read the poem twice. The first time is to read without stopping whereas the second time we will have to pick up the words which we do not understand. Once finished, we should then read the whole poem again and again with slowly with feelings. Then it is time for us to answer the questions and there are many important things to take note.Firsty, understand the passage and question, then use the technique of PEEL to answer the question. Not to forget to quote important information from the text and make sure that they are not too long. Lastly are to express our feeling in our answers and try to use our own words as much as possible. The PEEL are short forms for Point, Explain, Elaboration and Link. Quoting also cannot be lack of as it is the quickest way to show evidence.
Secondly I will talk about the way to organize and write the essay in literature well. The main points are COMPREHENSION, INTERPRETATION, ANALYSIA and INSIGHT. Firstly, we should not spend too long reading and analysis the poem. After reading, jot down our impression of the poem's meaning immediaely. Then try to interpret the poem. As we are reading, underline the interesting or difficlt words and try to figure out the meaning and why the writer chose those words. After that, we will move on to analysis. As we are reading, pick out various literary devices, moods abd changes of language used in poem and to state what the purpose of the technique is and how it affects the reader. Lastly, an excellent essay needs the help of offering an insight into the text. This means the ability to step out of the poem to give a philosophical interpretation of what the text may be saying about human nature and the world.
Lastly,it will be the skills in organization of an essay. For the introduction, always start with a statement which immediately answer the question and will states your standpoint. Then for the point, begin with first sentence of paragraph with point that answer the question. For the evidencem all the major points should be always supported by evidence from the text. Then we will need to further explain the evidence to proves the points we have made. After all, a personal response is needed to express how we feel towards the character or event. Last but not least, for the conclusion, we can reiterate the major clam and argument of our essay, summarize the key points and provide a philosophical insight.
In conclusion, I really benefited from the resource a lot as it had taught me about unseen poem and the ways to tackle it. Lastly, I felt grateful Mrs Woo as this is the only resource I have to help me along for my journey in literature.