Many of you are expressing frustration when being asked to develop your analytical skills.
While there are a variety of ways you can improve your writing, the most important factor to be aware of is the need to practise!
The following task is designed to assist you in your efforts to practise your analytical writing. Hopefully, by knowing that the task is not being assessed you will be able to write freely, without the stress factor.
Having said this, you should still be aiming to write to the best of your ability.
To complete this task you will need to copy of the poem, 'Homecoming' by Bruce Dawe and a copy of the 'Elements of Close Analysis' template - I have e-mailed you all a copy of this document and the poem.
You should read and annotate the poem carefully and then complete the template.
Once you have completed those steps, you will then be ready to attempt the following writing task:
The following claim has been made regarding the subject matter and purpose of Bruce Dawe's poem, 'Homecoming'.
'Homecoming' by Bruce Dawe is an example of anti-war poetry. It was written and published in order to achieve two specific things:
1. To explore the impact of the Vietnam War on those directly involved
2. To alter the perceptions society had/has towards conflict
Analyse the poem in detail and then write an analytical essay that addresses the validity of this claim.
Once you are happy with your essay response, post it onto you Blog so that we can share ideas and suggestions.
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