Comparing 'Power and Conflict' war poems
I can draw interesting comparisons between two war poems.
Comparing 'Power and Conflict' war poems
I can draw interesting comparisons between two war poems.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their exploration of who war effects.
- The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their exploration of the effect of war during and after the conflict.
- The poems that you choose to compare should both be linked to the focus and nuances of the question you are asked.
- It is useful to consider the similarities between poems and then consider any subtle differences between them.
- Concluding sentences should have a sharp focus on the writer’s intention.
Common misconception
Students may think that all war poems are equally suitable for comparison.
Grouping the war poems into distinct categories can help students see the subtle differences between poems that seem to be largely about the same thing.
Keywords
Complement - when something supports something else or makes it more effective
Contrast - if one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it
Intention - the reason or purpose behind a decision or action
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- 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).
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when something supports something else or makes it more effective
an obvious difference between two things
the reason or purpose behind a decision or action