Planning an extended and developed response on Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry
I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response.
Planning an extended and developed response on Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry
I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- It's a good idea to find thematic connections between the poems.
- Theoretically, you can compare any of the anthology poems but it's useful to choose two which complement each other.
- Thinking about why you chose to compare two poems can help you build a thesis statement.
- Expanding your thesis statement into 'mini-arguments' can help you to build topic sentences.
- A great way to build a concluding sentence is to make the opposite connections to your topic sentence.
Keywords
Subtle - less obvious; complex and understated
Tenuous - weak or easily challenged; lacking strength, clarity or significance
Thesis statement - opening paragraph of an analytical response where you state your overarching argument
Topic sentence - opening sentence of an analysis paragraph where you introduce your argument
Conclusion - final summary of an analytical response that wraps up and reinforces main point
Common misconception
It doesn't matter which two poems you choose to compare as all of them can be compared with each other.
In theory, you can compare any two poems from the anthology however it's important to remember that some have more connections than others. You should aim to select two poems with a range of connections to avoid tenuous links.
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Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel GCSE Poetry Anthology ('Conflict' cluster).
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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