How should I approach an unseen poem?

This is your opportunity to engage with an unfamiliar poem and to clearly communicate your thoughts about the poem before you. To help you draw as much meaning as possible from the poem, and to properly structure your answer, you should:
Read through the poem twice without taking notes.Look for and makes notes on the following in your subsequent readings of the poem:Rhyme Scheme MeterFormNarrative VoiceSubject matterWord Choice Literary devices, key stylistic features and punctuationHow the poem makes you feelMake sure that you allow enough time to properly plan your answer (usually ¼ of the time should be spent reading through the poem, making notes and planning).ANSWER!