Refining comparative essay writing
I can plan and structure a cohesive argument for a poetry comparison essay.
Refining comparative essay writing
I can plan and structure a cohesive argument for a poetry comparison essay.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Introduction and topic sentences should use comparative and correlative conjunctions.
- Within a wider similarity, explore smaller variations or connections in the poets ideas, messages or use of devices.
- Use sequences of developmental and evaluative connectives to explore multiple angles of an idea.
- Ensure concluding sentences and conclusions are evaluative, drawing out precise ideas.
Keywords
Nuanced - a subtle difference in meaning. In our poetry essays we want to look for nuanced differences in the presentation of the same thing (e.g. war).
Correlative conjunctions - words that work in pairs to join ideas together (e.g. neither/nor).
Discourse markers - words and phrases we use to organise and connect our ideas. They let our reader know where our argument is going.
Evaluate - to make a judgement on something. In English we evaluate a writer’s methods and ideas.
Common misconception
The best analysis identifies similarities and differences between poems in the anthology.
The best analysis will look for nuanced variations between similarities (e.g. 'Both 'Bayonet Charge' and 'Remains' explore the impact of war on individuals. However, Remains focuses more on war's aftermath and the psychological effect it can have.')
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the AQA Power and Conflict Anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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