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Year 10
AQA

Comparing 'Power and Conflict' war poems

I can draw interesting comparisons between two war poems.

New
New
Year 10
AQA

Comparing 'Power and Conflict' war poems

I can draw interesting comparisons between two war poems.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their exploration of who war effects.
  2. The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their exploration of the effect of war during and after the conflict.
  3. The poems that you choose to compare should both be linked to the focus and nuances of the question you are asked.
  4. It is useful to consider the similarities between poems and then consider any subtle differences between them.
  5. 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

You can adapt the explanation section of learning cycle 2 to explore two poems that you would like your class to practice.
Teacher tip

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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6 Questions

Q1.
When we compare we look for...
similarities only
differences only
Correct answer: both similarities and differences
Q2.
What person is Wilfred Owen's 'Exposure' written in?
Correct answer: first person
second person
third person
Q3.
In 'Poppies', Weir presents the grief of a...
wife
Correct answer: mother
daughter
soldier
Q4.
Which other poem in the anthology would compare well with 'Poppies' as it shows the impact of war on family?
Correct answer: 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland
'Remains' by Simon Armitage
'Exposure' by Wilfred Owen
Q5.
What is the role of a thesis statement?
Correct answer: to outline the argument of whole essay
to outline the arguments of each paragraph
to summarise the argument in each paragraph
to give a conclusive summary of author’s message
Q6.
If something is nuanced it is...
showing something supports something else
Correct answer: showing a slight difference in meaning
showing an obvious difference between two things

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords with their definitions.
Correct Answer:Complement,when something supports something else or makes it more effective

when something supports something else or makes it more effective

Correct Answer:Contrast ,an obvious difference between two things

an obvious difference between two things

Correct Answer:Intention,the reason or purpose behind a decision or action

the reason or purpose behind a decision or action

Q2.
If considering the theme of nature which poem would you choose to compare with 'Kamikaze'?
'The Charge of the Light Brigade' by Alfred Tennyson
'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy
Correct answer: 'Exposure' by Wilfred Own
Q3.
A concluding sentence should…
Rephrase the topic sentence
Give your opinion about the poem
Correct answer: Have a sharp focus on the writer’s purpose
Q4.
Topic sentences should...
Correct answer: outline arguments of each paragraph
include contextual detail
Correct answer: include key question vocabulary
Q5.
It is useful to consider the similarities between poems and then consider on any subtle between them.
Correct Answer: differences
Q6.
What group might the following poems belong to? 'Charge of the Light Brigade', 'Bayonet Charge' and 'Exposure'.
Poems about the traumatic aftermath of war
Correct answer: Poems about trauma during the war
Poems including nature