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Planning a written response 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 use a multiple paragraph outline to plan a written response.

Key Notes

  • The anthology poems all arguably consider conflict and its impact on the people who experience it.
  • 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
  • thesis: a central argument or main idea that a writer develops and supports in their work

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • You should always write about the poem you know best.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The anthology poems all arguably consider conflict and its impact on the people who experience it. The poems that you choose to compare should both be linked to the focus and nuances of the question you are asked.

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: You should always write about the poem you know best. Correction: You should write about the two poems that form the best complementary pairing for the question.

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