behaving with integrity, and moral dignity; show respect or admiration for someone

manipulative information disseminated to influence opinions, often biased or misleading

extremely cruel, harsh, or violent in action or manner

present information in an exaggerated or attention-grabbing way to evoke shock or excitement

sceptical or distrustful attitude towards motives, sincerity, or the goodness of human nature

Comparing experiences of war in poetry

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Understanding the poem 'Exposure'

Analysing the poem 'Exposure'

Understanding the poem ‘War Photographer’ by Carole Satyamurti

Analysing the poem ‘War Photographer’ by Carole Satyamurti

Comparing experiences in Owen's 'Exposure' and Satyamurti's 'War Photographer'

Understanding the poem ‘The Man He Killed’ by Thomas Hardy

Analysing the poem ‘The Man He Killed’ by Thomas Hardy

Understanding the poem 'Charge of the Light Brigade'

Analysing the poem 'Charge of the Light Brigade'

Understanding the poem ‘What Were They Like?’ by Denise Levertov

Analysing the poem ‘What Were They Like?’ by Denise Levertov

Comparing how poets convey the hopelessness of war in Edexcel's Conflict poetry

Understanding the poem ‘Belfast Confetti’ by Ciaran Carson

Analysing the poem ‘Belfast Confetti’ by Ciaran Carson

Exploring the Romantic poets in the Edexcel 'Conflict' anthology

Understanding the poem ‘A Poison Tree’ by William Blake

Analysing the poem ‘A Poison Tree’ by William Blake

Understanding the poem 'The Destruction of Sennacherib' by Lord Byron

Analysing the poem 'The Destruction of Sennacherib' by Lord Byron

Understanding the poem 'Extract from the Prelude'

Analysing the poem 'Extract from The Prelude'

Exploring different types of conflict in Edexcel’s Conflict anthology

Understanding the poem ‘Half-caste’ by John Agard

Analysing the poem ‘Half-caste’ by John Agard

Understanding the poem ‘The Class Game’ by Mary Casey

Analysing the poem ‘The Class Game’ by Mary Casey

Understanding the poem 'No Problem' by Benjamin Zephaniah

Analysing the poem 'No Problem' by Benjamin Zephaniah

Analysing model answers on Edexcel conflict poetry

Planning a written response on Edexcel conflict poetry

Writing excellent model answers on Edexcel conflict poetry

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

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

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

Poetry anthology: first study

cause someone to lose confidence or hope.

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

a view that all traditional values are unfounded and existence is meaningless

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

a poem that describes or responds to an image or sculpture.

a group of words related by meaning, often within a specific context or topic.

studies human society, behavior, and institutions, analysing patterns, structures, and relationships.

judgements regarding right and wrong actions, often influencing behaviour and decision-making.

reduced sensitivity or emotional response, often due to repeated exposure to stimuli.

horse racing event in Berkshire, UK, known for its fashionable attire and social prestige.

having special advantages, or opportunities due to wealth, status, or position.

using concrete objects or actions to represent abstract ideas, concepts or emotions.

pause or break in a line of poetry, typically marked by punctuation, creating rhythm.

directly experienced or observed, without intermediaries or secondary sources

experienced through an intermediary or secondary source, not directly experienced or observed

making a ‘value’ judgement about the quality of something (e.g. it is longer, better, more harrowing)

detailed depictions that appeal to the senses, enhancing imagery and immersion in writing

words used to compare differences or similarities between two or more nouns or pronouns

the way something is understood or                       interpreted, influenced by personal beliefs or biases

a statement or situation that is inconsistent or incompatible with another, causing conflict

depicting people as less than human, stripping them of individuality or complexity, often for propaganda

information or material spread to promote a particular cause or viewpoint, often biased or misleading

a feeling of pointlessness or ineffectiveness in achieving a desired outcome or goal

informal words, phrases, or expressions characteristic of everyday conversation

informal language consisting of unconventional words/phrases specific to certain groups or cultures

words or phrases used to express emotion, surprise, or emphasis, often inserted into a sentence

a poetic form in which a single character speaks, revealing their thoughts, feelings, and motivations

shared features, traits, or characteristics among individuals, groups, or things

a poem narrating a story for future generations to hear

to preserve the memory of, honour or commemorate

when a mild word or expression is used as a substitute for a harsh one

the action of describing something as admirable, especially unjustifiably

showing love and devotion to your country

a reference to a well-known character or event to deepen the reader’s understanding

focused on identifying flaws or shortcomings

words which show the relationship between two or more elements/ideas

the highest degree of comparison, indicating the utmost quality, degree, or intensity

the continuation of a sentence beyond the end of a line, stanza or couplet

a pause or a break in a line of verse, often marked by punctuation

non-military individuals, often not involved in armed conflict or combat situations

unstable, liable to change rapidly, unpredictable or explosive in nature

complete disorder or confusion, lack of organisation or control; a turbulent or disordered state

evaluate or analyse, often offering opinions or judgements

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

established norms or traditions within a particular form or genre of literature

an awe-inspiring, overwhelming experience beyond human comprehension

authority or control exerted by organisations or systems within society

intense anger or rage directed towards someone or something

an enemy or opponent; someone or something opposed or hostile to another

a comparison between two things emphasising their shared qualities, developed throughout a work

linked to a historical cultural movement emphasising emotion, individualism and nature

detailed analysis or evaluation, often highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and implications

intense anger or fury often leading to destructive actions or outcomes

a narrative designed to teach a lesson, typically warning against certain behaviours or actions

the pattern of beats or sounds in speech or writing, creating a sense of musicality

the use of concrete objects or actions to represent abstract feelings, ideas or concepts

a metaphor that is sustained or developed throughout a piece of writing

causing severe damage or ruining something completely

direct involvement of a deity in human affairs, often in response to prayer

historic city significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, located in the Middle East

mental and emotional state of a group or society, reflecting confidence, enthusiasm and determination

morally upright or virtuous; acting in accordance with principles of justice and goodness

an animal that hunts and preys on other animals for food

syllables in a word that are emphasised or pronounced with greater force

a poetic rhythm consisting of four groups of three syllables (each with two unstressed syllables and then a stressed syllable)

repetition of the hissing sound 's' or 'sh' in nearby words

a pair of successive lines of verse, typically rhyming and of the same length

cautious, secretive action or movement to avoid detection

the mixed feelings of awe and terror in response to a phenomenon

being excessively proud and believing you are more important than others

a long poem narrating the deeds of legendary or heroic figures

a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder

control, authority, or influence over others or circumstances

a disagreement or struggle between opposing forces or individuals

unfair treatment or violation of rights, principles, or laws

lack of equality between opposing forces, elements, or factors

relating to interactions or relationships between people

social system based on hierarchical divisions, often associated with occupation and status

having ancestry from two distinct cultural or ethnic backgrounds

treating serious issues with inappropriate humour, often to entertain or provoke amusement

expressing a disrespectful or negative attitude, often aimed at a person or group

disagreement or tension between individuals or groups

unjustified negative opinion towards an individual or group, based on an unfair perception of them

mental processes or actions not actively perceived or controlled by the individual

regional or social variety of language with distinct grammar, pronunciation or vocabulary

associations of workers formed to protect and promote their collective interests

a system where groups of people are ranked above one another according to status, authority, or importance

variations in language influenced by social factors like class, education or ethnicity within a community

the transfer of ownership/control of public services from the government to private companies

exaggerated or distorted representations of people or things, often used for humour

preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a person or group, often based on stereotypes

language commonly used in everyday speech, often specific to a particular region or social group

when something supports something else or makes it more effective

if one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it

the reason or purpose behind a decision or action

a central argument or main idea that a writer develops and supports in their work

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