Analysing model answers on Edexcel conflict poetry
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can analyse a range of model answers to explore what makes an effective comparative analysis.
Key learning points
- Topic sentences need to be clear, comparative and linked to the question.
- Relevant quotations from the text are used to justify arguments.
- Relevant contextual information can be used to develop arguments.
- Responses should focus on the intention of the author to avoid retelling the story of the poem.
- Comparative conjunctions should be used to compare key ideas as well as language, form and structure.
Keywords
Compelling - strongly captures attention or interest, often persuading or captivating; hard to ignore
Ingrained - deeply embedded or firmly established, often difficult to change
Comparative conjunctions - linking words used to compare similarities or differences
Topic sentence - a sentence expressing the main idea of a paragraph, guiding its focus
Context - information linked to text, shaping our interpretation of it (e.g. when/where it was published)
Common misconception
Context should be used in every paragraph of a comparative analytical response.
While it is extremely important to use relevant contextual information to shape interpretations of the two poems being compared, it isn't necessary to include it in every paragraph unless it is relevant to the overall argument you are making.
Teacher tip
This lesson uses four of the anthology poems in the model answers: 'Poppies', 'Exposure', 'Half-caste' and 'No Problem'. Feel free to edit the answers and poems selected based on the needs of your class.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Conflict Poetry.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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