a word or phrase used to link ideas and signpost the direction of the writing

measured or judged by estimating the similarity or difference between one thing and another

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

explains the focus or main idea of an analytical paragraph

Writing excellent model answers on Edexcel's Belonging anthology

English

In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of culture and identity. In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', pupils explored how Angelou uses her poetry to present strong relationships to people and place. In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry', pupils analyse how a variety of different relationships to culture and place have been presented across time.

In this unit, pupis explore 12 of the 15 poems from the 'Belonging' 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.

Poetry anthology: first study

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

a word or phrase which signposts different parts of your response

explains the focus or main idea of a paragraph

Match the key terms to their definitions.

weave ideas about both poems into paragraphs.

always include one poem only in each paragraph.

When writing a comparative response you should ...

your analysis should move back and forth between both texts in each paragraph.

you should always lead by identifying similar methods in the two texts.

there should only be 1 quotation per paragraph or it will be confusing.

you should refer to context in every paragraph.

Which of these options is a correct pair of correlative conjunctions?

__________ must be comparative when comparing texts.

When comparing poems your comparisons should focus on ...

the simple pleasures of engaging with nature

feeling a sense of belonging while spending time with family

feeling a sense of dislocation after leaving your home country

the evidence you use to support your answer.

how detailed the writer has been in their text.

Textual detail in a written response is ...

Whereas Clare uses natural imagery to depict scenes of joy.

Bridges explores the power of nostalgic memories.

Both Clare and Bridges use natural imagery to create a vivid scene of joy.

Which example uses correlative conjunctions?

Starting with the first, put the elements of a single paragraph outline in to chronological order.

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning is known as an {{}}.

Which of these are examples of comparative discourse markers?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision recommended

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

Writing excellent model answers on Edexcel's Belonging anthology

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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