Analysing how poets reminisce and remember loved ones
I can plan a comparative analysis of ‘Before You Were Mine’ and one other poem.
Analysing how poets reminisce and remember loved ones
I can plan a comparative analysis of ‘Before You Were Mine’ and one other poem.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Context is a useful lens through which to consider the writer’s intentions and evaluate our interpretations of the text.
- Contextual links should be relevant to analysis and not used as ‘bolt-on’ sentences.
- Effective analysis begins with a strong thesis statement, introducing key ideas and the relationship between both texts.
- Single paragraph outlines are useful tools to plan comparative analysis paragraphs.
Keywords
Ekphrastic - a vivid, often detailed, description of or response to a visual work of art
Context - circumstances influencing the meaning or interpretation of an event, statement, or idea
Abstract - theoretical or conceptual; existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Thesis - central argument or claim supported by evidence
Possessive - expressing ownership; showing a desire to control or dominate
Common misconception
Every analysis paragraph should link to the wider context.
Effective analysis links to context only when relevant to the discussion of key ideas/methods and avoids 'bolt-on' sentences.
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: Analysing how poets reminisce and remember loved ones, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: Analysing how poets reminisce and remember loved ones, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You will need access to 'Eden Rock' (Causley), 'Climbing My Grandfather' (Waterhouse) and 'Before You Were Mine' (Duffy). They can be found in the AQA Love and Relationships Poetry Anthology.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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