represents the way the world is perceived with particular attention to how it relates to time

considered in relation or in proportion to something else

time that is perceived as moving from the past, through the present, to the future in a straight line

Comparing ideas of temporality in 'England in 1819' and 'A Century Later'

English

In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry', pupils analyse how themes of identity and belonging are presented over a variety of poetry spanning different eras. In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry continued', pupils critically analyse the the remaining poems in the cluster, exploring these themes in a more nuanced way.

In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', pupils explored how Angelou used language, form and structure to describe strong bonds to people and place. In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry', pupils analyse poems from a range of cultures and traditions, exploring how themes of identity and belonging are presented..

In this unit, pupis explore 12 of the 15 poems from the 'World and Lives' anthology. Pupils complete two lessons about each poem: one on understanding and one on analysis. Pupils study the poems in a thematically linked order so they can complete comparative lessons at key points in the unit.

Poetry anthology: first study

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

'Considered in relation or in proportion to something else' is the definition of...

Both Shelley and Dharker explore the importance of temporality.

Shelley foregrounds the importance of the present.

Dharker encourages the reader to see the cyclical nature of time.

Which of the following is a comparative topic sentence?

In Dharker's 'A Century Later', the poem arguably emphasises the {{}} nature of violence.

Match the information/ideas about time with the poem.

to explain the main idea of the paragraph

The poet uses free verse and enjambment in 'A Century Later'.

Dharker uses free verse and enjambment in 'A Century Later'.

Dharker explores resistance and non-conformity in 'A Century Later'.

Rank these topic sentences from least to most effective.

Considering the differences between one thing and another is being...

Information that helps the message of a literary text make sense is the...

Shelley criticises powerful institutions for the oppression of ordinary people.

Shelley advocates for more influence to be given to powerful institutions.

Shelley applauds the ordinary people for revolting against the institutions.

Which of the following is an accurate summary of Shelley's 'England in 1819'?

Dharker explores the fight for gender equality in education.

Dharker explores the fight against institutional oppression.

Dharker explores the violence of WW1 trench warfare.

Which of the following is an accurate summary of Dharker's 'A Century Later'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Comparing ideas of temporality in 'England in 1819' and 'A Century Later'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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