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Comparing poetry from the First World War
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I can explain how the experience of World War One might be reflected in the poetry of the time.
I can explain how Rupert Brooke presents the experience of dying at war.
I can analyse how Brooke presents the relationship between the soldier and their country.
I can plan and write a detailed written response to a question on how Brooke presents the concept of dying for one’s country in ‘The Soldier’.
I can explain how John McCrae presents the experience of dying at war.
I can explain how McCrae uses natural imagery, euphonic sounds and structure to present a call to arms.
I can plan and write a detailed analytical response to answer the question ‘How does McCrae use ‘In Flanders Fields’ as a call to arms for the reader?’
I can explain how Naidu presents the experience of dying at war within the context of Empire and colonialism.
I can analyse Naidu's use of adjectives, similes and structure to present the fragility and youth of the soldiers who died for Britain.
I can make detailed comparisons between how Brooke, Naidu and McCrae present ideas around war and the experience of dying at war.
I can write a detailed comparative response to answer the question: ‘Compare how the concept of dying at war is presented in Naidu’s ‘The Gift of India’ and one other poem.’
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