Effective context: modern poems in the 'Love and Relationships' anthology
I can include meaningful context when writing about modern poems in the anthology.
Effective context: modern poems in the 'Love and Relationships' anthology
I can include meaningful context when writing about modern poems in the anthology.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Context can be interpreted in historical, social, biographical, and literary ways.
- Incorporating meaningful context deepens our analysis of modern poems in the anthology.
- An author's personal experiences can significantly influence their work.
- Contextual points should be seamlessly included in our overall analysis and not 'bolted on' at the end.
Keywords
Context - circumstances or background surrounding a text
Multigenerational - involving or affecting multiple generations in a family or community
Punglish - a blend of English and Punjabi
Literary tradition - written works, styles and conventions passed down through generations.
Common misconception
Students may think context should be mentioned separately at the end of their paragraphs, rather than integrated throughout their analysis.
Context should be woven into your analysis to enrich your interpretation e.g. 'Nagra's depiction of family duties versus personal desires draws from his British-Indian experience, showcasing challenges faced by second-generation immigrants.'
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You will need access to a copy of the AQA 'Love and Relationships' anthology to complete this lesson.
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