when something supports something else or makes it more effective

if one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it

the reason or purpose behind a decision or action

to form an idea or principle in your mind

Planning a written response on the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology

English

In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry', pupils analyse how themes of identity and belonging are presented over a variety of poetry spanning different eras. In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry continued', pupils critically analyse the the remaining poems in the cluster, exploring these themes in a more nuanced way.

In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', pupils explored how Angelou used language, form and structure to describe strong bonds to people and place. In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry', pupils analyse poems from a range of cultures and traditions, exploring how themes of identity and belonging are presented..

Poetry anthology: first study

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Match the keywords with their definitions.

key language, form, structure or contextual detail

conclusive summary of the writer’s message

Match the key elements of a multiple paragraph outline with their function.

If considering the theme of change and revolution, which poem would you choose to compare with 'England in 1819'?

have a sharp focus on the writer’s purpose.

It is useful to consider the similarities between poems and then consider on any subtle {{}} between them.

What key themes does the poem 'Name Journeys' by Raman Mundair include?

Which other poem in the anthology would compare well with 'Lines Written in Early Spring' as it explores human's connection with nature?

Starting with the first, put the following sections of a multiple paragraph outline in chronological order.

to outline the arguments of each paragraph

to summarise the argument in each paragraph

to give a conclusive summary of the writer’s message

showing something supports something else 

showing an obvious difference between two things

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Planning a written response on the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.