Writing two analytical responses in response to Eduqas poetry

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

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.

Poetry anthology: continued study

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

{{ }} is the circumstances in which a text was produced. It should always be used to support your overarching argument - not as a bolt-on.

What kind of power is arguably more powerful than the pharaoh in Shelley's 'Ozymandias'?

include as much terminology as you can think of

{{ }} sentences should be used to move your analysis along and link ideas together, whilst reinforcing your thesis statement

giving as much contextual information as possible

use comparative connectives to link ideas together

Which of the following make a successful comparative response?

Which poem in the Eduqas anthology was written by Shelley?

Which of the following poems, taken from the Eduqas poetry anthology, are written from the perspective of a young child?

Which of the following war poems explore the impact of war upon soldiers' loved ones?

Which of the following poems, taken from the Eduqas poetry anthology, has key themes of resilience and hope?

Complete the quotation from 'Ozymandias': "And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold...".

"In all my dreams, before my helpless sight"

"Look upon my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" 

"I shall but love thee better after death"

"A body of England's, breathing English air"

Match the quotation up to the poem it is taken from.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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