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Comparing 'Power and Conflict' war poems

'Power and Conflict'

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupis explore 12 of the 15 poems from the 'Power and Conflict' anthology. Pupils complete two lessons about each poem: one on understanding and one on analysis. Pupils study the poems in three groups, and they pause after each group to compare how those poems present common themes.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to draw interesting comparisons between two war poems.

Key Notes

  • The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their exploration of who war effects.
  • The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their exploration of the effect of war during and after the conflict.
  • The poems that you choose to compare should both be linked to the focus and nuances of the question you are asked.
  • It is useful to consider the similarities between poems and then consider any subtle differences between them.
  • Concluding sentences should have a sharp focus on the writer's intention.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Complement: when something supports something else or makes it more effective
  • Contrast: if one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it
  • intention: the reason or purpose behind a decision or action

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Students may think that all war poems are equally suitable for comparison.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their exploration of who war effects. The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their exploration of the effect of war during and after the conflict.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Complement'

when something supports something else or makes it more effective.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Students may think that all war poems are equally suitable for comparison. Correction: Grouping the war poems into distinct categories can help students see the subtle differences between poems that seem to be largely about the same thing.

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