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Analysing model answers on Edexcel conflict poetry

'Conflict'

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupis explore 12 of the 15 poems from the 'Conflict' anthology. Pupils complete two lessons on each poem: one on understanding and one on analysis. Pupils study the poems in a thematically linked order so they can complete comparative and thematic lessons at key points in the unit.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to analyse a range of model answers to explore what makes an effective comparative analysis.

Key Notes

  • Topic sentences need to be clear, comparative and linked to the question.
  • Relevant quotations from the text are used to justify arguments.
  • Relevant contextual information can be used to develop arguments.
  • Responses should focus on the intention of the author to avoid retelling the story of the poem.
  • Comparative conjunctions should be used to compare key ideas as well as language, form and structure.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • compelling: strongly captures attention or interest, often persuading or captivating; hard to ignore
  • ingrained: deeply embedded or firmly established, often difficult to change
  • comparative conjunctions: linking words used to compare similarities or differences
  • topic sentence: a sentence expressing the main idea of a paragraph, guiding its focus
  • context: information linked to text, shaping our interpretation of it (e.g. when/where it was published)

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Context should be used in every paragraph of a comparative analytical response.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Topic sentences need to be clear, comparative and linked to the question. Relevant quotations from the text are used to justify arguments.

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

strongly captures attention or interest, often persuading or captivating; hard to ignore.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Context should be used in every paragraph of a comparative analytical response. Correction: While it is extremely important to use relevant contextual information to shape interpretations of the two poems being compared, it isn't necessary to include it in every paragraph unless it is relevant to the overall argument you are making.

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