Exploring the Eduqas poetry anthology
I can explore the key themes and connections between the poems in the Eduqas poetry anthology.
Exploring the Eduqas poetry anthology
I can explore the key themes and connections between the poems in the Eduqas poetry anthology.
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Key learning points
- An anthology is a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject.
- Reading poetry from multiple centuries helps us understand how the world we know today has been shaped by our history.
- Exploring titles and quotations from poems can help you see potential connections between them.
- Our personal response to a poem is important.
Keywords
Anthology - a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject
Connection - something that joins or connects two or more things
Theme - a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature
Response - our reaction to something
Common misconception
Students sometimes think there is a 'right' answer when it comes to poetry - that the poem has to have one meaning.
The beauty of poetry is that it means something different to everybody - there is no 'right' answer - there are a series of possible answers.
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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
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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