Exam question exercises: Exercises to do: Try and complete the sophisticated SMILE grid for the first few poems listed below. Attempt to write a response to the questions allow yourself – as much time as you need. Gradually start only giving yourself a set time to finish 45 – minutes first then cut down to 30 minutes. Show your English teacher anything you have written and ask for feedback go to the English drop in sessions to – improve your writing. Praise Song for My Mother You were water to me deep and bold and fathoming You were eye to me moon’s pull and grained and mantling You were sunrise to me
Exam question exercises: Exercises to do: Try and complete the sophisticated SMILE grid for the first few poems listed below. Attempt to write a response to the questions – allow yourself as much time as you need. Gradually start only giving yourself a set time to finish – 45 minutes first then cut down to 30 minutes. Show your English teacher anything you have written and ask for feedback – go to the English drop in sessions to improve your writing. Praise Song for My Mother You were water to me deep and bold and fathoming You were moon’s eye to me pull and grained and mantling You were sunrise to me
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