Thankyou,this was really perceptive i just wanted to ask do we not need to talk about the lack of rhyme scheme or rhyme scheme,form like caesura,enjambment because after reading grade 9 model answers including yours ive noticed most of them dont mention form but go into depth with the language analysis.As an examiner what woul you recommend,also how long should you typically spend on the last 2 questions? Sorry for asking so many questions—I really appreciate your help!
Hi Mariya, I cover structure with my comment comparing the first and last stanzas of the poem.
In regards to form, it's difficult to make a meaningful comment about the lack of form. If there isn't an identifiable form, I would keep the focus on structure and language.
Do you have access to model answers as a tutor (I know that these ones are written by you). It is just that I never seem to be getting more than 15 marks, and I feel like I am lost when I attempt to answer the question. I know it may seem a bit silly, but if possible could you from now on like maybe add a comment here or there under the analysis. You know how the examiner writes 'Level 4 AO3' could you please do something like that and explain how it hits the top of the mark scheme.
I would be happy to give some of my work! I can give a mixture of some of my November mocks and also the most recent ones (once I get my hands on them).
What would you like me to do first? (And is your email somewhere that I can find it?)
I don't mind you breaking my answer down and please do critique it as much as you can - I need the harsh (but constructive) feedback.
Thankyou,this was really perceptive i just wanted to ask do we not need to talk about the lack of rhyme scheme or rhyme scheme,form like caesura,enjambment because after reading grade 9 model answers including yours ive noticed most of them dont mention form but go into depth with the language analysis.As an examiner what woul you recommend,also how long should you typically spend on the last 2 questions? Sorry for asking so many questions—I really appreciate your help!
Hi Mariya, I cover structure with my comment comparing the first and last stanzas of the poem.
In regards to form, it's difficult to make a meaningful comment about the lack of form. If there isn't an identifiable form, I would keep the focus on structure and language.
Thank you so much—oh yes, I see where the structure comes in now. That really helped
Do you have access to model answers as a tutor (I know that these ones are written by you). It is just that I never seem to be getting more than 15 marks, and I feel like I am lost when I attempt to answer the question. I know it may seem a bit silly, but if possible could you from now on like maybe add a comment here or there under the analysis. You know how the examiner writes 'Level 4 AO3' could you please do something like that and explain how it hits the top of the mark scheme.
I actually plan to start sharing answers written by students and I think that's a great idea!
If you're happy to share your work which you can do anonymously, I'm happy to mark it and give some free feedback.
I would be happy to give some of my work! I can give a mixture of some of my November mocks and also the most recent ones (once I get my hands on them).
What would you like me to do first? (And is your email somewhere that I can find it?)
I don't mind you breaking my answer down and please do critique it as much as you can - I need the harsh (but constructive) feedback.
I also do have practice papers (mostly for lang) that I think I am improving with.
You can actually just reply to my newsletters or email me directly at morgan@bluefishtuition.com.
It's up to you what you would like to send, but I can only provide feedback for a question or two for free.