Comparing the poets' presentations of nature in the Eduqas anthology
I can compare the ways in which different poets present nature.
Comparing the poets' presentations of nature in the Eduqas anthology
I can compare the ways in which different poets present nature.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some of the poems’ subject is nature, others use nature as a vehicle for the exploration of human emotion.
- Comparing poems that explore the same theme in a different way can make for an interesting comparison.
- Comparative conjunctions should be used to compare language, form and structure of poems.
- Your comparison can explore the similar methods that poets use to convey their perspectives or ideas.
- For example, some of the poets on the anthology use seasonal transitions as a metaphor for human emotion.
Keywords
Transition - a change or shift from one thing into another
Reflective - deeply thoughtful
Serenity - being calm, peaceful and untroubled
Common misconception
Students might not realise that they can talk about how the theme of nature is used in a poem, as well as how it is presented.
Keats and Dickinson both use the theme of nature as a vehicle to explore human emotion. Here, the theme of nature is used almost as a method in the poems.
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Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Eduqas poetry anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
written from the perspective of a bird
about the young speaker ice skating with his friends
about the speaker's enthusiasm for nature that turns to fear
a love poem to the poet's favourite season, used to reach acceptance
used to explore the slow passing of time