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'Power and Conflict'

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An introduction to themes in the Power and Conflict poetry anthology

I can identify and explore modern and historic ideas about power and conflict which could be relevant to poems in the Power and Conflict anthology.

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Understanding the connections between Romanticism and Shelley's 'Ozymandias'

I can explain how Shelley presents the values of Romanticism in 'Ozymandias'.

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Analysing the concept of power in Shelley's 'Ozymandias'

I can explore how Shelley uses language and structure to convey his key messages about power.

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Understanding the poem 'London'

I can explain how Blake presents oppression and corruption in society in his poem ‘London’.

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Analysing ideas of power and conflict in Blake's 'London'

I can analyse the presentation of power and conflict in Blake’s ‘London’.

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Writing introductions and topic sentences for poetry comparison

I can structure an effective comparative argument with a well-crafted introduction, conclusion and topic sentences.

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Understanding the poem 'Extract from the Prelude'

I can explain the physical and spiritual journey of Wordsworth in 'Extract from the Prelude’.

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Analysing the poem 'Extract from The Prelude'

I can analyse the big ideas in ‘Extract from The Prelude’.

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Comparing Romantic poets' attitudes to nature

I can draw interesting comparisons between two Romantic poems.

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Power and Conflict poetry: developing comparative essay writing skills

I can develop my comparative essay writing skills whilst writing about poems from the Power and Conflict anthology.

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Understanding the poem 'My Last Duchess'

I can explain the events of 'My Last Duchess' and the relevant contextual ideas that surround it.

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Analysing the poem 'My Last Duchess'

I can explore how Browning uses language and structure to present power in ‘My Last Duchess’.

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Comparing the presentation of power in 'My Last Duchess' and 'Ozymandias'

I can evaluate sample responses to an essay question and use them to help me write my own comparative response.

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Understanding the poem 'Charge of the Light Brigade'

I can explain the events of ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ and how Tennyson’s responsibility as Poet Laureate shapes his commentary on the Crimean War.

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Analysing the poem 'Charge of the Light Brigade'

I can explore how Tennyson uses language and structure to powerfully express his messages about conflict.

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Understanding the poem 'Exposure'

I can explain how Owen’s experiences shaped his attitudes towards war.

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Analysing the poem 'Exposure'

I can explore how Owen expresses his feelings about war in the poem ‘Exposure’.

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Understanding the poem 'Bayonet Charge'

I can explain how Hughes presents the enduring impact of war.

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Analysing the poem 'Bayonet Charge'

I can explore how Hughes uses language and structure to present the multi-faceted destructive impact of war.

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Comparing conflict in war poems from the Power and Conflict anthology

I can compare poets’ attitudes to conflict in two war poems from the anthology.

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