Writing introductions and topic sentences for poetry comparison

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In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of power and conflict. In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets presents the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

Poetry anthology: first study

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

When comparing 'Ozymandias' and 'London', why is it important to consider that Shelley and Blake were both Romantic poets?

'Ozymandias' depicts the __________ nature of human power, whereas 'London' depicts the __________ nature of human power.

narrow down on the similarities in both poems in relation to big ideas

write a sentence about both poems/poets exploring overarching similarity

explore nuanced differences within the poem's similarities

What should you do at the end of a comparative introduction?

Whereas 'Ozymandias' has a mocking tone, 'London' has lamenting tone.

'London' has a sarcastic tone, however 'Ozymandias' has a triumphant tone.

'Ozymandias' and 'London' explore how nature prevails over human power.

Which sentence uses a comparative conjunction to create a valid comparison between 'Ozymandias' and 'London'?

it needs to use correlative conjunctions, rather than comparative

it should discuss a big idea rather than literary methods

it must use the word 'power' or 'conflict'

What can be improved about this topic sentence: 'Ozymandias' merges two sonnet forms whereas 'London' uses ABAB rhyme scheme to show the rigidity of power.'? 

The statue crumbles in 'Ozymandias'; the river becomes unchartered in 'London'.

Sands overpower Ozymandias' statue; marriage fails due to desire in 'London'.

Ozymandias' statue withers; people overthrow the monarchy in 'London'.

How do both 'Ozymandias' and 'London' show man-made power succumbing to nature?

wrote their poems (that appear in the anthology) in the 18th century.

Both William Blake and Percy Bysshe Shelley...

In 'Ozymandias', Shelley uses a __________ whereas Blake uses a __________ in 'London'.

estimate similarity or difference between two or more things

Which of the below provides an accurate definition of what it means to 'compare'?

an overarching argument about something that appears in the introduction

a sentence that appears in your conclusion to summarise your argument

a sentence that introduces an idea in each main body paragraph

they both suggest how humans should be in awe of nature

they both show how institutions abuse their power

What is one similarity between the poems 'Ozymandias' and 'London'?

'Ozymandias' advocates for freedom whereas 'London' does not

'Ozymandias' shows the struggle of nature; 'London' shows the power of nature

'Ozymandias' depicts one tyrant; 'London' depicts numerous corrupt institutions

What is one difference between the poems 'Ozymandias' and 'London'?

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Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Writing introductions and topic sentences for poetry comparison

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.