Comparing how poets explore relationships

English

In 'Poetry anthology', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems. In 'Poetry anthology continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets presents the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'Poetry anthology', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

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 to their definitions. 

outlines your overarching argument for your essay

supports the main argument you're making in a response

When writing analytically your context must be {{}} to the point you're making.

you'll be able to make subtle comparisons 

What's the impact of choosing poorly selected evidence?

Well chosen evidence (quotations) should...

Choosing the best evidence involves you {{}} it. You have to weigh up which you think best supports the point you're making.

When we {{}} two poems, we look at the similarities and differences between them.

Comparative connectives signpost when we are comparing. Identify the comparative connectives.

Dove's 'Cozy Apologia' mocks __________ expressions of love.

Duffy's 'Valentine' is an {{}} presentation of love.

Barrett Browning's 'Sonnet 43' presents __________ view of love.

to look at all the similarities and differences between the poems

to look at the obvious similarities and differences between the poems

to look at the less obvious similarities and differences between the poems

To look at subtle differences and similarities when comparing poetry means ... 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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