Writing about John McCrae’s ‘In Flanders Fields’ as a call to arms
I can plan and write a detailed analytical response to answer the question ‘How does McCrae use ‘In Flanders Fields’ as a call to arms for the reader?’
Writing about John McCrae’s ‘In Flanders Fields’ as a call to arms
I can plan and write a detailed analytical response to answer the question ‘How does McCrae use ‘In Flanders Fields’ as a call to arms for the reader?’
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- McCrae's use of language and structure creates a soothing, reassuring tone.
- Quotations should be selected carefully to match the point of the sentence.
- Tentative language should be used throughout.
- Concluding sentences should summarise the paragraph and link back to the question.
Keywords
Obligation - An obligation is something you must do.
Resolute - To be resolute is to be determined in character, action, or ideas.
Evoke - To evoke is to make someone remember something or feel an emotion.
Symbolise - To symbolise is to represent something.
Poignant - Something poignant creates a sharp feeling of sadness.
Common misconception
That you should always select quotes with the most linguistic features to talk about.
You should select the quote that best matches the point of the sentence.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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