Checklist for Wordsworth/Blake Poetry Coursework Essays

____ TITLE of the essay is at the top of the page, aligned LEFT.

____ Your NAME is at the top of the page, aligned LEFT.

____ All pages are numbered, aligned CENTRE at bottom of page.

____ Spacing of lines is 1.5

____ All mentions of the poems' titles are in ITALICS.

____ The essay has a complete introduction, separate body paragraphs,and a conclusion
according to the guidelines on the Planning Your Essay handout.

____ Each paragraph begins with a clear TOPIC SENTENCE.

____ You compare the Wordsworth poem and the Blake poem in ALL five aspects:
CONTENT/THEME, STRUCTURE, LANGUAGE, IMAGERY, and PERSONAL
RESPONSE.

____ You have made some relevant mention of the personal/historical context for the
poets and these particular poems.

____ All points are supported using the POINT, EVIDENCE, EXPLANATION model.