Planning a written response on Edexcel’s Belonging anthology
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a multiple paragraph outline to plan a written response.
Key learning points
- The anthology poems all arguably consider feelings of belonging and the impact on the people who experience them.
- The poems that you choose to compare should both be linked to the focus and nuances of the question you are asked.
- It is useful to consider the similarities between poems and then consider any subtle differences between them.
- Concluding sentences should have a sharp focus on the writer's intention.
Keywords
Complement - when something supports something else or makes it more effective
Contrast - if one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it
Intention - the reason or purpose behind a decision or action
Thesis - a central argument or main idea that a writer develops and supports in their work
Common misconception
You should always write about the poem you know best.
You should write about the two poems that form the best complementary pairing for the question.
Teacher tip
In order to stretch and challenge pupils, you could consider allowing them to choose both poems for Task C.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When we compare we look for ...
Q2.What key ideas does the poem 'Jamaican British' by Raymond Antrobus explore?
Q3.Which of these poems from the Edexcel Belonging poetry anthology could compare well with 'Jamaican British' as they also explore feelings of belonging associated with having an intercultural identity?
Q4.Starting with the first, put the following sections of a multiple paragraph outline in chronological order.
Q5.What is the role of a thesis statement?
Q6.If something is nuanced it is ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords with their definitions.
when something supports something else or makes it more effective
an obvious difference between two things
the reason or purpose behind a decision or action
Q2.Match the key elements of a multiple paragraph outline with their function.
outline argument of whole essay
outline arguments of each paragraph
key language, form, structure or contextual detail
summarise argument in each paragraph
conclusive summary of author's message
Q3.If considering the idea of childhood, which poems from the Edexcel Belonging poetry anthology could you choose to compare with 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill'?
Q4.A concluding sentence should …
Q5.Topic sentences should ...
Q6.It is useful to consider the similarities between poems and then consider any subtle between them.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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