Year 11 - English
Comparing 'Tissue' with other poems
Power and conflict poetry continued
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupis read and analyse three more poems from the 'Power and Conflict' anthology. Pupils complete two lessons about each poem: one on understanding and one on analysis. At the end of the unit, pupils analyse themes from across the anthology and write a sophisticated comparative essay,
Lesson Summary
You will learn to evaluate interesting choices of poems to compare with 'Tissue' and create a meaningful comparative plan.
Key Notes
- 'Tissue' and 'London' explore the futility of hierarchy and systemic control in society.
- Both 'Tissue' and 'Extract from The Prelude' show the triumph of nature over human pride.
- 'Tissue' and 'Ozymandias' explore the ephemerality of human power.
- 'Tissue' and 'Ozymandias' explore the failed attempts of man to immortalise their power through man made structures.
Vocabulary To Learn
- ephemeral: lasting for a short time
- futile: useless or pointless
- subvert: undermine the authority of
- immortalise: to cause someone or something to be remembered forever
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may immediately want to compare 'Tissue' with 'The Émigrée' due to the immediate connection with light and displacement.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Tissue' and 'London' explore the futility of hierarchy and systemic control in society. Both 'Tissue' and 'Extract from The Prelude' show the triumph of nature over human pride.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'ephemeral'
lasting for a short time.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may immediately want to compare 'Tissue' with 'The Émigrée' due to the immediate connection with light and displacement. Correction: If we look more closely at 'Tissue', we can find solid links between poems about the ephemerality of human power.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'Power and Conflict' poetry: writing a sophisticated comparative response Study Guide
- Analysing the Poem 'Checking Out Me History' Study Guide
- Analysing the poem 'The Emigree' Study Guide
- Analysing the Poem 'Tissue' by Imtiaz Dharker Study Guide
- Comparing 'Checking Out Me History' and 'The Émigrée' Study Guide
- Exploring theme, message and intent across the 'Power and Conflict' anthology Study Guide
- Refining comparative essay writing Study Guide
- Revising key themes in the 'Power and Conflict' anthology Study Guide
- Understanding the poem 'Checking Out Me History' Study Guide
- Understanding the poem 'The Emigree' Study Guide
- Understanding the Poem 'Tissue' by Imtiaz Dharker Study Guide
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