Writing two analytical responses
I can write a detailed analysis of a single poem and a comparative response.
Writing two analytical responses
I can write a detailed analysis of a single poem and a comparative response.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A good analytical response begins with a clear and concise thesis statement.
- Comparative connectives can be used to link ideas together and explore connections between poems.
- Quotations can be signposted with where they appear in the poem e.g. 'in the final stanza'.
- Analysis can move from exploring holistic ideas through to specific methods.
- Context should be used to support your argument.
Common misconception
Students might think that they will only be asked to answer one poetry question.
The examination requires students to answer 2 questions: the first one is an analysis of a single poem; the second one is a comparison question.
Keywords
Ephemeral - lasting for only a short amount of time
To interrogate - to ask questions about something to learn more about it
Concise - using as few words as possible to express as much meaning as possible
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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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Starter quiz
6 Questions
"the orange sky of evening died away"
"In all my dreams, before my helpless sight"
"Look upon my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
"I shall but love thee better after death"
"The mind-forg'd manacles I hear"
"A body of England's, breathing English air"
Exit quiz
6 Questions
lasting for only a short amount of time
to ask questions about something to learn more about it
using as few words as possible to express as much meaning as possible