Comparing how poets explore relationships
I can describe the differences between different presentations of love explored in the anthology.
Comparing how poets explore relationships
I can describe the differences between different presentations of love explored in the anthology.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- You can highlight the key similarities between poems, but also explore their subtle differences (and vice versa).
- Asking yourself questions about the poems, such as ‘how do the poets feel about X?' is useful when planning comparisons.
- Comparative connectives are useful for highlighting similarities and/or differences between poems.
- You should select your evidence carefully, by evaluating which quotations best support your argument.
- 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
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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having unrealistic expectations
not conforming to what is usually or typically done or expected
something so precise that it is difficult to notice
very ordinary and therefore not very exciting