What the task rewards
What the task rewards
A critical commentary is a sustained argument about how a text creates meaning. Your response should establish a defensible interpretation, select precise evidence, analyse language and structure, and organise ideas into a coherent discussion.
Step-by-step lessons on CIE IGCSE English Literature 3.1.1 Write a critical commentary on an unseen poem or poem extract. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the poetry and unseen-text skills before moving on to the longer, comparison-heavy essay questions on the set prose and drama texts.