Write a 3000 word essay on a period in British poetry, a literary group related to British poetry, or a British poet.

In order to write this essay, you will have to decide on a topic that falls within the parameters of the prompts. British poetry obviously has many interesting potential topics. Before choosing what to write about it might be helpful to do some free writing in order to discover what most interests you within the general subject matter. Then you can narrow your focus a bit and choose a specific topic.

In addition to choosing a topic, you will want to formulate a thesis for your essay. This is a way of summarizing your main idea and explaining briefly the primary purpose of your essay. This can take the form of presenting a question you want answered or a particular issue you want to explore more closely. Having a thoughtful thesis will make your essay stand out and also help guide you through the process of thinking and writing.

Think about the British poetry you're read or studied recently; which poems stood out that you found particularly enjoyable or thought-provoking? Perhaps you are  fan of Elizabethan sonnets, and want to write about Shakespeare. Maybe you enjoy the poems of the Romantic poets, such as Shelley or Keats. Many British poets from across the centuries have written about nature in some way, and this theme might also help you construct an interesting thesis for your essay.