a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject

a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature

something (such as a picture or symbol) that stands for something else

something that joins or connects two or more things

Exploring and responding to the Eduqas poetry anthology

English

Understanding ideas of war and isolation in Owen's ‘Disabled’

Analysing ideas of war and isolation in Owen's ‘Disabled’

Understanding the Poem 'Kamikaze'

Analysing the Poem 'Kamikaze'

Comparing ideas of identity and isolation in ‘Disabled and ‘Kamikaze’

Understanding the poem 'Remains'

Analysing the Poem 'Remains'

Developing interpretations of ‘Remains’ with Simon Armitage

Understanding ideas of war in Hardy’s ‘Drummer Hodge’

Analysing ideas of war and inevitability in Hardy’s ‘Drummer Hodge’

Comparing ideas of war in Hardy’s ‘Drummer Hodge’ and Armitage’s ‘Remains’

Understanding the poem ‘Sonnet 29’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Analysing the poem 'Sonnet 29' by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Understanding the poem 'Cousin Kate' by Christina Rossetti

Analysing the poem 'Cousin Kate' by Christina Rossetti

Understanding ideas of love and obsession in Kay's 'Dusting the Phone'

Analysing ideas of uncertainty and intensity in Kay's 'Dusting the Phone'

Comparing ideas of love in ‘Sonnet 29’, ‘Cousin Kate’ and ‘Dusting the Phone’

Understanding ideas of youth and nature in Blake’s ‘The Schoolboy’

Analysing ideas of youth and nature in Blake’s ‘The Schoolboy’

Understanding ideas of youth and nostalgia in Heaney’s ‘Blackberry Picking’

Analysing ideas of youth and nostalgia in Heaney’s ‘Blackberry Picking’

Comparing ideas of youth and nature in ‘The Schoolboy’ and ‘Blackberry Picking’

Understanding the poem 'Catrin' by Gillian Clarke

Analysing the poem 'Catrin' by Gillian Clarke

Understanding ideas of love and relationships in Ewing’s ‘Origin Story’

Analysing ideas of love and relationships in Ewing’s ‘Origin Story’

Comparing ideas of love and identity in ‘Catrin’ and  ‘Origin Story’

Analysing extended responses to the Eduqas poetry anthology

Planning a written response on the Eduqas poetry anthology

Writing a written response on the Eduqas poetry anthology

Reviewing a written response on the Eduqas poetry anthology

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.

In this unit, pupis explore 11 of the 15 poems from the Eduqas poetry 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 and thematic lessons during the unit.

Poetry anthology: first study

enrol or be enrolled in the armed services

the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes

the state of feeling alone and without friends or help

the fact of having no effect or of achieving nothing; pointless; useless

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

the state of being strong and active; energy

resembling a ghost, especially in being very pale

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

a pause that occurs within a line of poetry, usually marked by some form of punctuation

good character and reputation; highly respected.

persistently avoid or reject something/someone.

powerfully or mysteriously attractive or fascinating

based on or relating to a particular set of ideas or beliefs

achieving no result; not effective or successful

the emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience

the consequences of a significant unpleasant event

causing disruption through being unwanted

showing no strong feeling or emotion; detached and impartial

expressing or influenced by tender feelings or emotions, often excessively

informal language or speech, used in everyday conversation

the everyday language spoken by people in a particular region or group

a group of visible stars that form a perceived pattern or outline, typically representing an animal

domination of a people or area by a foreign state or nation

a language of southern Africa, derived from the form of Dutch brought to the Cape by Protestant settlers

behaviour that is very cruel or violent and showing no feelings for others

regarding, representing, or treating (a person or group) as less than human

a plosive consonant is an abrupt sound made by closing the mouth then releasing a burst of breath

certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented

likely to change suddenly and without reason and therefore not able to be predicted or depended upon

causing a strong emotional or physical response.

giving up something valuable for a higher purpose, often involving personal loss or hardship.

lacks clarity, not easily understood; kept from sight, concealed.

dishonest behaviour, typically for personal gain or to influence others.

the process of getting to know a romantic partner before establishing a romantic relationship.

commands or requests that begin with a verb, giving direct instructions

restoring energy, vitality, or youthfulness; refreshing and invigorating

descriptions that use elements from nature, like landscapes, weather, or living things

substituting a mild or indirect expression for something that is considered rude or taboo

exploitative behaviour aimed at taking advantage of others

something or someone that affects others' behaviours, decisions, or beliefs

societal norms dictating appropriate behaviours for different genders

disagreements and struggles within a society

a social system dominated by men, with power centred around male authority

being unable or unwilling to believe something; disbelief

literature idealising rural life and nature, often contrasting with urban experiences

repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences

a poem where a single character speaks to a silent audience, revealing their thoughts

a narrative poem, often set to music, using simple language, repetition, and a regular rhyme scheme

to reach an answer or a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts

something that society disapproves of; something not permitted

thinking about something or someone, or doing something, too much or all the time

completely filling one's mind and attention

a situation in which something is not known or certain

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour

an artistic and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century

the state of being inexperienced, naive, or free from guilt or wrongdoing

the limitation or control of someone or something

prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority

a word or a phrase used to describe something as if it were something else

descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures

implied meaning or emotion tied to a word beyond its literal definition

a restriction or boundary that prevents full potential or freedom

a situation in which something stays the same and is therefore boring

a variety of artistic movements that exist after and incorporate elements from the era of Romanticism.

the state or fact of lasting only for a short time

a version of metaphor that extends over the course of multiple lines, paragraphs, or stanzas of prose or poetry

a feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past

impressive, beautiful, or awe-inspiring, often creating a sense of wonder or admiration

a comparison using "like" or "as" to show similarities between two things

bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind

a brief reference to a person, place, event, or text, relying on the reader’s knowledge to add meaning

language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell)

a large quantity or more than enough of something

a sentimental longing or affection for the past, often idealised

a statement or argument that is developed and supported in an essay, often in response to a question

words that connect clauses, sentences, or words, like "and," "but," "or," and "because"

related to or characteristic of a parent or parenthood

widespread or commonly occurring within a particular area or at a particular time

a medical device that provides a controlled environment to support the growth of (often) premature or ill babies

psychological struggle within a person, often involving contradictory emotions or desires

disagreement or clash between individuals due to differing opinions, needs, or interests

opposing or contrasting elements existing together, often symbolising balance or conflict

descriptive language that evokes ideas, emotions, or concepts rather than tangible objects or scenes

when a writer uses a concrete object to represent an abstract idea (e.g. hearts symbolise love)

how abstract ideas or emotions appear in the real world (through behaviours, actions etc.)

the members of a person's family who are directly related to that person

related to family or the relationships between family members

shown as perfect or better than it really is

a genre that centers Black history and culture and incorporates science-fiction, technology, and futuristic elements

the quality of being easily broken or damaged

in poetry refers to the poet’s attitude or feeling toward the subject, the reader, or the poem itself

confident and firm in expressing your opinions or needs, without being rude

showing a desire to own or control something or someone, often not wanting to share

an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles

a word, object, or image that represents a bigger idea or meaning beyond itself

to note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between two or more things

the circumstances in which a text was produced

a way that relates to the subjects or themes of something

a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding

a small detail that shows careful thought and helps you see more than one side of something

exercising good judgement in a thoughtful and careful manner

In essays refers to all parts of your writing linking clearly and working well together.

a word or phrase used to link ideas and signpost the direction of the writing

measured or judged by estimating the similarity or dissimilarity between one thing and another

a statement that presents your overarching argument in an essay

explains the focus or main idea of an analytical paragraph

in writing, this refers to the specific way language is used, including tone, word choice, and sentence structure

in writing, this means: avoiding slang or casual words and using precise vocabulary

in writing, this means: using the best words to explain the poet’s methods and effects

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