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Year 10
Eduqas

Comparing how poets explore relationships

I can describe the differences between different presentations of love explored in the anthology.

New
New
Year 10
Eduqas

Comparing how poets explore relationships

I can describe the differences between different presentations of love explored in the anthology.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. You can highlight the key similarities between poems, but also explore their subtle differences (and vice versa).
  2. Asking yourself questions about the poems, such as ‘how do the poets feel about X?' is useful when planning comparisons.
  3. Comparative connectives are useful for highlighting similarities and/or differences between poems.
  4. You should select your evidence carefully, by evaluating which quotations best support your argument.
  5. Relevant context must be included in your comparison - think about the reasons for the poets’ different perspectives.

Common misconception

Students think that they can only discuss the similarities OR the differences between poems.

Though they should approach the comparison by identifying key or significant similarities or difference, within that, they can also explore the subtle variations between poems too.

Keywords

  • Idealistic - having unrealistic expectations

  • Unconventional - not conforming to what is usually or typically done or expected

  • Subtle - something so precise that it is difficult to notice

  • Mundane - very ordinary and therefore not very exciting

You could plan the response as a class and then set students off to write their responses independently if you feel that your students would benefit from practising writing analytical responses.
Teacher tip

Equipment

A copy of the Eduqas poetry anthology is required for this lesson.

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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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6 Questions

Q1.
When we two poems, we look at the similarities and differences between them.
Correct Answer: compare
Q2.
Comparative connectives signpost when we are comparing. Identify the comparative connectives.
firstly
Correct answer: however
finally
Correct answer: likewise
Q3.
Dove's 'Cozy Apologia' mocks __________ expressions of love.
realistic
Correct answer: cliched
everyday
Q4.
Duffy's 'Valentine' is an presentation of love.
Correct Answer: unconventional
Q5.
Barrett Browning's 'Sonnet 43' presents __________ view of love.
a realistic
a pessimistic
Correct answer: an idealistic
Q6.
To look at subtle differences and similarities when comparing poetry means ...
to look at all the similarities and differences between the poems
to look at the obvious similarities and differences between the poems
Correct answer: to look at the less obvious similarities and differences between the poems

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to their definitions.
Correct Answer:idealistic,having unrealistic expectations

having unrealistic expectations

Correct Answer:unconventional,not conforming to what is usually or typically done or expected

not conforming to what is usually or typically done or expected

Correct Answer:subtle,something so precise that it is difficult to notice

something so precise that it is difficult to notice

Correct Answer:mundane,very ordinary and therefore not very exciting

very ordinary and therefore not very exciting

Q2.
A thesis statement...
outlines your argument for a paragraphs
Correct answer: outlines your overarching argument for your essay
supports the main argument you're making in a response
Q3.
When writing analytically your context must be to the point you're making.
Correct Answer: relevant, linked
Q4.
What's the impact of choosing poorly selected evidence?
Correct answer: your argument is weaker
you'll be able to make subtle comparisons
Correct answer: your essay less convincing
Q5.
Well chosen evidence (quotations) should...
Correct answer: support your thesis statement
be long and detailed
introduce your paragraph
Q6.
Choosing the best evidence involves you it. You have to weigh up which you think best supports the point you're making.
Correct Answer: evaluating, judging