Hello, and welcome to today's lesson.

My name is Ms. Watson and I'm really looking forward to teaching you today.

We're going to be comparing how poets explore relationships.

In order to do that, I need to remind you to have a copy of the "Eduqas Poetry Anthology" with you.

As soon as you have it, you're ready and we can get started.

So the outcome of today's lesson is that you will be able to describe the differences between different presentations of love that are explored in the anthology.

As ever, we will begin with the keywords.

They are idealistic, unconventional, subtle, and mundane.

Now, to be idealistic means to have unrealistic expectations.

Something that is unconventional, doesn't conform to what is usually or typically done or expected.

Something that is subtle is so precise that it is difficult to notice, but it is important, you need to remember that and something that is mundane is very ordinary and not very exciting.

Now, if you'd like a little bit of time to familiarise yourself with the keywords, please feel free to pause the video and do that, and then join us when you're ready.

So today's learning, we're going to start by drawing comparisons, and then we're going to look at how you will support your argument.

So let's get started.

So here are two poems: "Valentine," and "Sonnet 43", and this is what I'd like you to discuss.

I'd like you to think of one similarity and one difference between these poems. You can pause a video while you discuss that.

Now, Alex said that, "Both of these poems are about romantic love, both poets are expressing their love for another person.

However, Duffy's poem presents us with a realistic view of love, whereas Barrett Browning's presentation of love is more idealistic." That's a really great answer.

Now, which words in Alex's answers show us comparison? That's right, both, however, and whereas, well done, let's move on.

Let's have a check for understanding.

Which of the following comparative connectives can be used to show the difference between two poems? Is it A, moreover, B, Similarly, or C, whereas? Have a think.

Did you say, whereas? If you did, you're 100% right.

Well done, let's move on.

Now, when comparing two poems, it is a good idea to highlight the similarities between them, but also to explore their subtle differences, and vice versa.

So subtle differences and subtle similarities, you're looking to draw out the similarities and differences that aren't obvious.

Now I'm gonna give you some questions that will help you think about the poems that you're studying.

Now, do the poets present the same kind of love? Here are some possibles that they could be talking about.

Romantic, unrequited, that means you love, but you aren't loved in return.

Familial, temporary, eternal.

Do the poems have the same perspective on love? Do they think the same thing about love? And why might the poet's life experience have given them similar or different perspectives? And are the methods the poets use to present love similar or different? Now let's have a check for understanding.

True or false? I have to pick whether to discuss the similarities or the differences between poems. Is that true or false? Have a think.

It's false, well done.

But why is it false? Is it because of A, in your thesis statement, you should outline a key "big" similarity difference between the poems, but brilliant responses will also unpick the subtle variations in theme between the poems? Or is it B? You should always only discuss the similarities between poems, there are shades of difference, but you should only acknowledge these, they should not be explored in detail, is it A or B? Have a think.

Very good, it's A, good responses, high-level responses are about understanding the subtleties of the poet's writing, intentions, use of methods.

Very well done, let's move on.

Now let's see that kind of thinking in action.

So here's an example.

Both 'Afternoons' and 'Valentine' present relationships in a realistic, and at some points, bleak way, however.

Discuss how might you finish this sentence? Remember to consider, do the poets present the same kind of love, romantic, unrequited, familial, temporary, eternal? Do the poets have the same perspective on love? And why might the poet's life experience have given them similar/different perspectives? And are the methods the poets use to present love similar or different? Please pause the video while you do that, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what you come up with, off you go.

So well done, welcome back, I really enjoyed listening to that discussion.

You had so much to say, and I think you're ready now to go onto our practise task.

What you're gonna do is practise making comparisons between sets of poems, and I'm going to give you some sentence starters to help you do that.

So here's one, both 'Cosy Apologia' and 'Valentine,' what would you say to compare them? And, then however.

, what is the difference? Both 'Sonnet 43,' and 'She Walks in Beauty' illustrate.

what do they have in common? However.

, then you're going to talk about the difference.

Number three, whilst Lord Byron presents love as.

, Rita Dove demonstrates that.

So a slightly different structure to that sentence, but also will help you to talk about what one poet does compared with what another poet does.

I'm gonna give you our earlier example to remind you of what a good comparative paragraph will look like.

Both of these poems are about romantic love, Both poets are expressing their love for another person.

However, Duffy's poem presents us with a realistic view of love, whereas Barrett Browning's presentation of love is more idealistic.

I'd like to draw your attention to the words in purple, "both," "however," "whereas," these are comparative words that you can use in your answer.

So when you're ready, pause the video and off you go.

And welcome back, and well done on such fantastic focus.

Now, we're gonna look at some suggestions of comparisons that you could have drawn between 'Cosy Apologia' and 'Valentine.

' Okay, here we go.

"Both 'Cosy Apologia' and 'Valentine' begin by mocking cliched expressions of love, though Duffy is far more critical of these expressions of love than Dove.

Duffy's condemnation of these cliched expressions is scathing, whereas Dove mocks them lightheartedly.

Both poets, however, ultimately resort to finding their own unconventional ways to express their love for their partners, Duffy with her "onion" extended metaphor and dove with the "embarrassing" "twin" lifestyle she shares with her husband." So I'd like you to have a little discussion about what do you notice or like about this comparison? You can pause a video while you do that, and then join us when you're ready.

Okay, another great discussion.

Now, you might have said something like this, that the similarities and differences are quite subtle, the comparison focuses on differences in tone, perspective, and method, but focuses on the similarities in approach and content, sorry, and content.

Now I wanna give you an example of this is when Duffy's condemnation of the cliched expressions is scathing, which means she's really, really seriously criticising it, whereas, Dove is much more lighthearted.

That is that they are both criticising it, but the difference in tone and the difference in degree is really quite subtle there.

Okay, great answers, let's move on.

We've made really good progress today.

We've done some very detailed and subtle comparisons between poems and now we will going to look at how you would support your arguments.

Okay, so I'm gonna put up a statement and I want you to have a think and a discussion about what we call that kind of statement in analytical writing.

Here it is.

"Both 'Cosy Apologia' and 'Valentine' present love in an unconventional way.

Duffy highlights the pain and hurt that love can cause, whereas Dove presents us with the mundane and unromantic reality of marriage.

Both poets, however, through their poems, portray the sheer power of love and the impact that it can have on a person's life." So what kind of statement is that? You can have a think.

You can pause the video while you do that.

So what did you say? Did you say that it was a thesis statement? Well done, it is, it's a thesis statement.

It outlines your overarching argument for your essay.

What actually is the argument here? Have a think.

The argument is that both poets present the power of love unconventionally.

Very well done, let's move on.

Let's have a quick check for understanding, true or false? I should mention both poems' titles in my thesis statement, is that true or false? It's true, but why is it true? Is it A, your thesis statement should contain your overarching argument, which is a comparison between two poems, so you need to state which poems you have chosen to compare, or is it B? The thesis statement is where you analyse both poems' titles.

You should start your response by analysing both of the poems' titles, is it A or B? Have a think.

The answer is A, you need to be really clear in your thesis statement, what your argument is about, which two poems, so you need to state what they are.

Sometimes people do analyse both poems' titles, there can be a lot to be said and unpicked in the titles, but you don't need to analyse the titles in the thesis statement.

Very well done, let's move on.

So how do you go about choosing evidence to support your argument? This is what Jacob said.

He says, "I pick the first quotation I come across that supports my argument," and Jun says, "I select a few relevant quotations and pick the one I feel best supports my argument." So which student do you think has the best approach and why? Have a think.

Yes, it's Jun, but why? Well, evidence can make or break your argument.

Choosing evidence involves evaluation.

You have to weigh up different pieces of evidence to decide which you think best supports your ideas.

So we're gonna do exactly that.

So let's look again at this thesis statement and introduction.

"Both Cosy Apologia' and 'Valentine' present love in an unconventional way, Duffy highlights the pain and hurt that love can cause, whereas Dove presents us with the mundane and unromantic reality of marriage.

Both poets, however, through their poems, portray the sheer power of love and the impact that it can have on a person's life." Now to find evidence to support your argument, you need to break it down into statements.

So look at this one about 'Valentine.

' "Presents love in an unconventional way." Duffy "highlights the pain and hurt." And what I want you to discuss and find is a quotation from the poem that shows the pain and hurt that love can cause.

You can pause the video while you do that.

So did you find this word "lethal?" That's an unconventional way to present love, and it does show how painful and hurtful, almost deadly, really, it can be.

Really well done.

Let's move on and look at evidence from Dove's poem.

Now she presents the mundane and unromantic reality of love.

And I'd like you to find a quotation from 'Cosy Apologia" that exemplifies the mundanity and unromantic reality of marriage.

You can pause the video while you do that.

Brilliant, "content" that's very every day.

It's not bad like the words that Duffy was using, it's not "lethal," it's not "frightening," but it's not exciting.

To be "content" is a good thing, but it's fairly "mundane" and "every day.

Really good thinking.

So let's move on and look at both poems together.

We're still breaking down the statements, we're looking at this one now, the one about both poets portraying the sheer power of love and the impact that it can have on a person's life.

Now, you have to find evidence from both poems that show the power of love and its impact.

Again, you can pause the video while you do that.

Did you write "cling" from 'Valentine? And "fill" from 'Cosy Apologia?' They were really good examples of evidence to support your argument here.

Now I'd like to have a check for understanding.

I'd like you to look at these three statements and select the ones that are true.

Let's start with A.

Analytical responses are often timed, so it is important to select the first quotation that supports your thesis.

B, every piece of evidence you select needs to support your thesis statement.

Or C, poorly-selected evidence makes your argument weaker and your essay less convincing.

Which of these statements are true? Have a think, and then I'll tell you the answer.

B and C, yes.

Analytical responses are often timed, but it's no need to rush and it's important to take your time, and select the right quotations.

Now, what you're going to do to practise what you've learned is to complete a multi-paragraph outline.

I'm gonna show you the outline in a minute, but first, I want to remind you of the things that you will need to do.

Some of it has been done for you, and you will need to consider the subtle comparisons you can make within your thesis statement, and they will be your topic sentences.

And you will also need to consider what evidence you can find to support your ideas, and that will be your supporting detail.

Remember to select your evidence carefully, by evaluating which quotations best support your argument.

So here is the incomplete multi-paragraph outline.

You have the thesis statement there, which is that, "'Cosy apologia' and 'Valentine' present love in an unconventional way.

Duffy highlights the pain and hurt that love can cause, whereas Dove presents us with the mundane and unromantic reality of marriage." And the conclusion to that response is that, "Both poets ultimately resort to finding their own unconventional ways to express their love for their partners." And you are going to fill the paragraphs, the sections in between.

So you can see that the first one, you need to write a topic sentence, and then you need to look at the supporting detail for that, one is there, the "extended metaphor of the onion." And the Topic sentence for the second section is "Fill," and the last one is completely blank, and it's for you to do.

So we've got some great scaffolded support for you to write a really good multi-paragraph outline.

Think about everything we've talked about and discussed in this lesson.

When you are ready, please pause the video, and have a go at doing that outline, I'm really looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Off you go.

Well done, you did that brilliantly.

I knew you would, and I'm really, really proud of you! I'd like you to undertake some self-assessment.

When filling out the supporting detail, did you: ensure that all of your topic sentences support your thesis? Use a range of evidence from across both poems? Consider language, form, and structure in your supporting detail? Include relevant contextual information as part of your supporting detail? Ensure that your concluding sentences link back to the question? So there are five coaching questions, and I would like you to use them to further improve your plan.

You're going to need to pause the video while you do that, and then join us when you're ready.

Now, before we say goodbye, I'd like to summarise what you have been learning today.

When comparing two poems, it is a good idea to highlight the similarities between the poems, but also to explore their subtle differences, and vice versa.

You can start planning your comparison by asking yourself questions about the poem, such as, "How do the poets feel about X?" X might be a theme, or an idea, or a feeling, or an attitude.

Comparative connectives are useful for highlighting similarities and/or differences.

Select your evidence carefully, by evaluating which quotations best support your argument.

Relevant context must be included in your comparison.

You could compare the reasons for the poet's different perspectives.

I'd like to thank you for coming to this lesson today, and for working so hard, and thinking so hard, and coming up with really good comparisons between poems. I'd like to wish you a really good rest of the day, and I look forward to seeing you again.

Bye, for now.