Conflict poetry continued
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupis read and analyse three poems from the 'Conflict' anthology. Pupils complete two lessons about each poem: one on understanding and one on analysis. At the end of the unit, pupils analyse themes from across the anthology and practise crafting a sophisticated comparative essay,
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Conflict poetry continued
In this unit, pupis read and analyse three poems from the 'Conflict' anthology. Pupils complete two lessons about each poem: one on understanding and one on analysis. At the end of the unit, pupils analyse themes from across the anthology and practise crafting a sophisticated comparative essay,
12 lessons- Making connections between poems in the Edexcel 'Conflict' cluster
- Analysing the poem 'Poppies'
- Analysing the poem 'Cousin Kate' by Christina Rossetti
- Understanding the poem 'Cousin Kate' by Christina Rossetti
- Planning an extended and developed response on Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry
- A comparison of ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir with other Edexcel 'Conflict' poems
- Understanding the poem 'Poppies'
- Comparing women's conflict in the Edexcel 'Conflict' anthology
- Writing an extended and developed response on Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry
- Analysing an extended and developed response on Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry
- Analysing the poem 'Catrin' by Gillian Clarke
- Understanding the poem 'Catrin' by Gillian Clarke