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

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

Analysing the poem ‘The Class Game’ by Mary Casey

English

Comparing experiences of war in poetry

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

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

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

conceptual depiction of something, often conveying ideas or emotions

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

figure of speech that draws a comparison between two unrelated things

simplified or exaggerated belief about a particular group of people

Which of these quotations from 'A Class Game' is an example of colloquial language?

a brief description of the main points of your argument in the pargraph

links to the wider context of the poem, if it's relevant to do so

When using a single paragraph outline, what should you include in your concluding sentence?

Which of the following is a synonym for the word compelling?

Which poetic method is being described here? 'A pair of successive lines of verse, typically rhyming and of the same length.'

one main interpretation of the poem in detail

multiple interpretations of the poem from different perspectives

Complete this sentence: 'When writing analytical responses, it is important to explore ...'

a question that seeks information or clarification

a question that invites a detailed response, allowing for varied opinions

a question posed used to make a point, not expecting an answer

a question that typically elicits a yes or no, limiting the range of responses

words or expressions that are considered socially inappropriate or offensive

informal words or phrases not Standard English but commonly used in speech

standard, grammatically correct language used in professional writing

specialised terminology or jargon specific to a particular field or discipline

unskilled or low-wage workers, least access to life opportunities

moderate income, 'white-collar jobs', some financial insecurity

substantial income and career, access to prestigious education

wealthy (usually inherited or business), lavish lifestyle, high status

Match up each of the social classes to the most appropriate definition.

'The Class Game' was written at the same time which UK Prime Minister assumed power?

variations in language influenced by age or generation

variations in language influenced by social factors like class or education 

variations in language influenced by gender 

variations in language influenced by where in the world you were born

How does the speaker of 'The Class Game' feel about their working class roots?

Starter Quiz

What is a rhetorical question?