Year 11 - English
Analysing an extended and developed response on Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry
Conflict poetry continued
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupis read and analyse three poems from the '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 practise crafting a sophisticated comparative essay,
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify 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.
- Context can be used to develop arguments and shape our interpretations of a text.
- Responses should focus on the intention of the author to avoid re-telling the story of the poem.
- Comparative vocabulary should be used to compare the language, form and structure of poems.
Vocabulary To Learn
- nuanced: characterised by subtle distinctions or variations
- evaluate: assess the value, significance or quality of something in relation to something else
- uphold: support or maintain a belief, decision or idea
- challenge: question or dispute a belief, decision or idea
- subtle: less obvious or more complex
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Context is required 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. 'nuanced'
characterised by subtle distinctions or variations.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Context is required in every paragraph of a comparative analytical response. Correction: Context is important to include in your response but it isn't necessary in every paragraph. In order to avoid 'bolt-on' context, it should only be used when it is relevant to the point you're making in that paragraph.
More Lessons In This Unit
- A comparison of 'Poppies' by Jane Weir with other Edexcel 'Conflict' poems Study Guide
- Analysing the poem 'Catrin' by Gillian Clarke Study Guide
- Analysing the poem 'Cousin Kate' by Christina Rossetti Study Guide
- Analysing the poem 'Poppies' Study Guide
- Comparing women's conflict in the Edexcel 'Conflict' anthology Study Guide
- Making connections between poems in the Edexcel 'Conflict' cluster Study Guide
- Planning an extended and developed response on Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry Study Guide
- Understanding the poem 'Catrin' by Gillian Clarke Study Guide
- Understanding the poem 'Cousin Kate' by Christina Rossetti Study Guide
- Understanding the poem 'Poppies' Study Guide
- Writing an extended and developed response on Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry Study Guide
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