Writing PEE example Jump Up – John Agard

Point Your point is a short sentence followed by some evidence It can be about a technique, the style of the poem or your views There is alliteration in the poem The poem is filled with fun and joy The poem uses personification

Point – suggested phrases The writer tries to The writer uses language to create the effect that

Evidence ‘Words dancin Words dancin’ The poet uses repetition and personification to describe poetry. I know this because it says ‘words dancin words dancin’ Evidence is used to support your point. You must always use quotation marks (‘’) Only use the evidence that is necessary

Evidence – useful phrases The evidence that shows this is The quote that supports my point is The word/s that show this is

Explore/Explain The poet uses repetition and personification to describe poetry. I know this because it says ‘words dancin words dancin.’ This quotation suggests that poetry is a living, breathing person that enjoys having fun. When you explore your point and evidence, you are exploring the effect of your point. Remember not to repeat your point in the exploration.

Explain – useful phrases The poet creates a sense of The use of the word/s This creates the impression that.. This quote shows… This suggests that This shows/implies/reveals…

Adding more detail The poet uses repetition and personification to describe poetry. I know this because it says ‘words dancin words dancin’ at the beginning of the poem. This quotation suggests that poetry is a living, breathing person that enjoys having fun. These are the first lines of the poem, which immediately makes the reader feel poetry is happy and carefree.

Synonyms for shows Reveals Implies Exemplifies Indicates Suggests Infers Portrays Conveys demonstrates

Connectives However, but Firstly, Secondly, etc In the end or At the end In the final verse At first In contrast Therefore, so, In addition, furthermore, also

Grammar Use the present tense to write your analysis apart from the sentence when you say who wrote the poem Remember to check the third person ‘s’ on the end of verbs Check your punctuation – commas, full-stops Check your spelling – rhythm etc In poems we talk about lines and verses rather than sentences.