the implicit meaning of a text—the underlying message that is not explicitly stated or shown

an abstract or hidden meaning behind something

the use of symbols in art, literature, films, etc. to represent ideas

not having real existence but representing some truth about a situation or other subject

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Understanding sub-text in unseen poems

English

In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry continued', pupils used a range of reading skills, to aid the supported decoding of challenging poems. In 'Unseen Poetry', pupils use these reading skills to decode texts with independence. 

In this unit, pupils prepare for the unseen poetry in their Literature GCSE by reading poems, studying different poetry methods, and developing personal responses. They start by looking at ideas in single poems, before developing their comparative skills and writing comparisons of two unseen poems.

Unseen poetry

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

'The implicit meaning of a text—the underlying message that is not explicitly stated or shown' is the definition of ...

'An abstract or hidden meaning behind something' is known as a {{ }} meaning.

Fainlight's use of the word "carried" in 'Handbag' implies ...

Choose one word from Fainlight's 'Handbag' that implies the mother wants to put on a brave face to the world.

that the mother is able to mask her inner turmoil.

that the mother is unable to mask her inner turmoil.

The reference to "sellotape" in Weir's 'Poppies' implies ...

that showing grief is not socially accepted.

The use of everyday objects to try and mask the mothers' grief and anxiety in 'Handbag' and 'Poppies' could imply ...

If someone carries "lipstick" around with them then it implies that they __________ about their appearance.

Repeating an image throughout a poem implies that it is ...

'The quality of being worthy of attention; importance' means being ...

Having a "bandage" implies that you are ...

'The use of symbols in art, literature, films, etc. to represent ideas' is the definition of ...

'Not having real existence but representing some truth about a situation or other subject' is the definition of ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Content guidance

Supervision

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