Summary of task:

The students selected a poem from a poetry anthology. Then copied and analysed the poem using the ‘SMILE’
framework. The anagram SMILE represents elements to be considered: Subject, Mood (and Movement), Imagery,
Language and Evaluation.

The students were then asked to write a letter to their favourite singer or band convincing them to set a classic
poem to music. Students referred to their analysis of the chosen poem to support their argument.

Good, showing personal knowledge of the

band to connect with them.

Consider how this sentence is structured, can you put

more information about why you are suggesting this
poem?

Give examples of the language.

Expand on this, what is their style? What features

of the poem match their style? Use the ‘SMILE’
framework to provide more information and give
evidence to support your argument.

Make sure the information that you are giving

is relevant to the point that you are trying to
make.

Remember that you are trying to persuade

Wolfe Brothers to use your poem, consider
the words and the writing style that you use.