Work through the list without notes. If you cannot do a statement, follow its link, then come back. Guide = study guide; Practice = practice questions.
Understanding
- I can explain what makes evidence from a poem relevant and what makes it sufficient. (Guide: “Evidence from a poem”; Practice question 1)
- I can explain why evidence must be accompanied by commentary that explains the logical relationship. (Guide: “Evidence from a poem”; Practice question 4)
- I can name six purposes of evidence: illustrate, clarify, exemplify, associate, amplify, qualify. (Guide: “Evidence from a poem”; Practice question 6)
- I can explain the three levels of coherence and the role of transitional elements. (Guide: “Composition”; Practice question 5)
Skills
- I can quote the smallest accurate phrase that proves a point. (Guide: “Quoting poetry”; Practice question 2)
- I can integrate a quotation into my own sentence. (Guide: “Quoting poetry”; Practice questions 2 and 7)
- I can show line breaks with a slash and keep capitals and punctuation exact. (Guide: “Quoting poetry”; Practice question 3)
- I can use topic sentences, transitions, repetition and clear reference. (Guide: the coherence table; Practice questions 5 and 7)
Reasoning
- I can test a set of quotations for relevance and save some for another claim. (Guide: Worked example 1; Practice question 1)
- I can judge whether the evidence for a claim is sufficient. (Guide: Worked example 1; Practice question 6)
- I can revise a disjointed paragraph so that it flows and links to a thesis. (Guide: Worked example 2; Practice question 7)
- I can write a complete poetry essay with a thesis, a line of reasoning that follows the poem’s movement, accurate evidence and commentary. (Practice question 8)
All ticked? Take the Unit 5 diagnostic and the Unit 5 mixed review, or revisit the revision notes.