Improving and rewriting analytical responses on poetry
I can rewrite an extended response, using suggested improvements.
Improving and rewriting analytical responses on poetry
I can rewrite an extended response, using suggested improvements.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An excellent analytical response is clear, nuanced and concise.
- A nuanced response acknowledges and explores the shades of meaning within the text.
- Comparative connectives can be used to link ideas together and explore connections between poems.
- Asking yourself 'why' can be a useful exercise when writing an analytical response.
- You can use context to inform your comparison of the poets' perspectives.
Keywords
Nuanced - acknowledging the subtle shades of meaning within something
To reflect - thinking deeply or carefully
Clarity - the quality of being clear and easy to understand
Concise - using as few words as possible to express as much meaning as possible
Common misconception
Students often think that once they have written a response, it is the finished product.
The first draft is simply a first attempt - improvements can always be made and the second draft is always stronger.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Eduqas poetry anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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