Analysing model answers on poetry from the Eduqas anthology
I can recognise excellent writing practice in a model answer.
Analysing model answers on poetry from the Eduqas anthology
I can recognise excellent writing practice in a model answer.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- When comparing poems, you should choose a poem that matches the poem you have been given thematically.
- Use comparative connectives like 'however' or 'both' to structure your response.
- You can discuss the poems separately, but if you can, try to make small comparative comments throughout.
- You can focus on ‘bigger’ methods (like imagery or form) as well as close-text analysis.
- Context should be relevant, specific and support your argument.
Keywords
To compare - to note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between two or more things
Context - the circumstances in which a text was produced
Perspective - a writer’s point of view or attitude towards something
Poignant - stirring one’s emotions - being emotionally-memorable
Common misconception
Students often use context as a 'bolt-on'.
Context is a valuable additional source of evidence for your argument. Context should be relevant, specific and support your argument. It should be 'peppered' throughout your essay and not 'bolted-on' at the end.
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).
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