Reviewing a written response on the Eduqas poetry anthology
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can reflect on and rewrite an extended written response comparing poems from the Eduqas anthology.
Key learning points
- When writing an essay you should aim to write in a formal style as it can help to elevate your ideas.
- Your essay should have a clear line of argument and be well structured.
- An effective introduction will be focused, offer a clear thesis and link to main ideas in the question.
- A strong comparative paragraph will clearly compare two poems using precise vocabulary and discourse markers.
- A strong response will embed quotations smoothly and analyse language and structure, explaining their effects clearly.
Keywords
Style - in writing, this refers to the specific way language is used, including tone, word choice, and sentence structure
Formal - in writing, this means: avoiding slang or casual words and using precise vocabulary
Precise - in writing, this means: using the best words to explain the poet’s methods and effects
Common misconception
Once I’ve written my essay, I don’t need to think about it again.
When you have the opportunity to rewrite or redraft your work, you should take it! It helps you deepen your thinking, develop your ideas more clearly, and express yourself with greater precision. Writing is a process, not just a product.
Teacher tip
For this lesson, pupils will need access to an essay they previously wrote. If this is not possible, this lesson can be adapted to be used alongside your own model responses.
Equipment
You will need access to the 2025 Eduqas anthology.
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When we compare, it can be useful to look for...
Q2.Match the key elements of an analytical paragraph with the correct function.
outlines argument of whole essay
outlines arguments of each paragraph
key language, form, structure or contextual detail
summarise argument in each paragraph
Q3.When comparing poems your comparisons should focus on ...
Q4.A concluding sentence should …
Q5.Topic sentences should ...
Q6.When writing a comparative response you should ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does writing in a formal style mean?
Q2.Which word best describes vocabulary that clearly expresses ideas?
Q3.Which of these is an example of precise vocabulary?
Q4.Which could be considered a more precise and formal way to rewrite this informal phrase: “pretty upset”?
Q5.Which discourse marker would best link different ideas about the poems?
Q6.Is the statement true or false? Once you've written your essay, there's no need to revise or edit it.
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