related to or characteristic of a parent or parenthood

widespread or commonly occurring within a particular area or at a particular time

a medical device that provides a controlled environment to support the growth of (often) premature or ill babies

psychological struggle within a person, often involving contradictory emotions or desires

disagreement or clash between individuals due to differing opinions, needs, or interests

Understanding the poem 'Catrin' by Gillian Clarke

English

In 'Edexcel Belonging 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 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of culture and belonging. In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons focusing on the final three poems: *Poppies*, *Catrin* and *Cousin Kate*..

Poetry anthology: continued study

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

related to the relationship between a mother and child

related to the relationship between a father and child

related to the relationship between a grandparent and child

related to the relationship between a parent and child

Match each type of conflict to the correct definition.

What could the "rope" symbolise in Clake's 'Catrin'?

her eldest daughter left home for university.

Which of these anthology poems is best to compare to 'Catrin'?

Both poems focus on different types of parental relationships.

Both poems are written from the persepctive of a mother.

Both poems are explore emotional trauma linked to war.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of 'Catrin' and 'Poppies'?

related to or characteristic of relationships between fathers and their children

related to or characteristic of relationships between mothers and their children

related to or characteristic of relationships between siblings

related to or characteristic of relationships between children and adults

a soldier writing home to his mother while at war.

a sister wondering if her brother has survived his time at war.

a mother's grief as her son leaves for war.

someone who lost their father to a miliatry conflict.

Which of these emotions would you associate with Jane Weir's poem, 'Poppies'?

comparing someone to an object to emphasise aspects of their character

using the five senses to create a vivid description

using concrete objects or action represent abstract ideas or emotions

writing that is inspired by an image of piece of artwork

descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures

writing creatively, using your imagination

the order and progression of ideas can shape our interpretation of it

Why is it useful to analyse the structure of a poem?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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