Planning a written response on poetry from the Eduqas anthology
I can plan a successful comparison and select evidence judiciously.
Planning a written response on poetry from the Eduqas anthology
I can plan a successful comparison and select evidence judiciously.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- When comparing poems, you should choose a poem that matches the poem you have been given thematically.
- You can compare any of the poems from the anthology, though the poems should have some similarities for comparison.
- Thesis statements help you to refine your argument and give you a point of reference to return to as you write.
- Evidence should be selected judiciously - it is important to choose the quotation that best supports your argument.
Keywords
Adversity - a challenge or difficulty one might face
Legacy - the remaining memory or impact a person leaves behind when they die
Judicious - exercising good judgement in a thoughtful and careful manner
Common misconception
Students might think that they can only compare two poems from the same thematic cluster within the anthology.
Students can compare any pair of poems as long as the poems have some similarities.
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: Planning a written response on poetry from the Eduqas anthology, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: Planning a written response on poetry from the Eduqas anthology, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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
Licence
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