Comparing how poets present motherhood and maternal stereotypes in unseen poems
I can conceptualise and explain a comparison of two unseen poems.
Comparing how poets present motherhood and maternal stereotypes in unseen poems
I can conceptualise and explain a comparison of two unseen poems.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Comparing poems means we're finding the similarities and differences in how the texts approach certain ideas or themes.
- You might imagine two poets are in conversation about an idea to help with your comparison.
- Arguably, both Forster and Sheers demonstrate a shift in dynamic in mother/child relationships.
- Arguably, both Forster and Sheers comment on maternal stereotypes within their poems.
Keywords
Subtle - not very obvious or easy to notice
Stereotype - a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
Subvert - to go against an idea or convention so that it might surprise or challenge the audience
Conform - to behave according to a group's usual standards and expectations
Maternal - of, relating to, belonging to or characteristic of a mother
Common misconception
That comparison involves spotting the differences between poems.
Arguably, the best comparisons are where there is an exploration of subtle differences within similarities.
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Comparing how poets present motherhood and maternal stereotypes in unseen poems, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Comparing how poets present motherhood and maternal stereotypes in unseen poems, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of Sheers' 'Not Yet My Mother' and Forsters 'Mother, Diving' for this lesson. They are available in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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