an established organisation or corporation (such as a bank or university) often for use by the public

expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements

a poetic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature

Understanding how Shelley critiques powerful institutions in 'England in 1819'

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 or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

An established organisation or corporation often used by the public is an...

'Sanguine' can mean which of the following?

They are unaware of the people's suffering.

They cannot relate to the people's suffering.

They are responsible for the people's suffering.

The idea of the monarchy not "know[ing]" could imply which of the following in 'England in 1819'?

The Peterloo Massacre began as a demonstration for..

it showed abuse at the hands of those in power.

it showed people rising up in revolutionary spirit.

it showed the lack of empathy and charity from the Church.

Shelley likely evokes the Peterloo Massacre in 'England in 1819' because...

Describing an opportunity as 'golden' implies...

When did the Romantic movement originate?

they are charitable and give back to others

Describing someone as a 'leech' implies...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Understanding how Shelley critiques powerful institutions in 'England in 1819'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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