the state or fact of lasting only for a short time

the quality of being clear and easy to understand

the act of writing a text again, in order to improve it or change it

successful in producing a desired or intended result

Reviewing a comparative response to unseen poetry

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. 

Unseen poetry

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

'Successful in producing a desired or intended result' is the definition of ...

It doesn't include an analysis of supporting details.

It doesn't offer a subtle difference between the poems.

It doesn't offer a clear sense of argument.

What could be the EBI for this comparatove introduction: 'Both Laskey's 'Nobody' and Robertson's 'Donegal' consider ideas of transience.'?

'The state or fact of lasting only for a short time' is the definition of...

That life is fleeting and we should make the most of it.

That our relationships are constantly in flux.

Arguably, what is Laskey's 'Nobody' saying about transience?

Arguably, what is Robertson's 'Donegal' saying about transience?

He may want to reflect the passing of time.

He may want to offer the reader a moment to pause.

He may want to show a change in perspective.

Why might Robertson not choose to use caesuras in 'Donegal'?

To 'think deeply or carefully about' is the definition of ...

'The act of writing a text again, in order to improve it or change it' is the definition of ...

It allows you to see what's wrong with your work.

It allows you to see what you did well in your work.

It allows you to see what went well and what you could improve.

Why is reflecting on your writing an important process?

Which of the following words from Laskey's 'Nobody' suggest a sense of transience?

'The quality of being clear and easy to understand' is the definition of ...

Which of the following words from Robertson's 'Donegal' suggests a sense of transience?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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