The document outlines a framework for comparing the poems 'The Class Game' and 'Cousin Kate,' focusing on assessment objectives such as knowledge of the poems, analysis of language and structure, and contextual understanding. It provides a structured approach for students to analyze themes of conflict, including planning, quoting, and contextualizing their responses. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of clear comparisons, effective use of evidence, and the impact of language on the reader.
The document outlines a framework for comparing the poems 'The Class Game' and 'Cousin Kate,' focusing on assessment objectives such as knowledge of the poems, analysis of language and structure, and contextual understanding. It provides a structured approach for students to analyze themes of conflict, including planning, quoting, and contextualizing their responses. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of clear comparisons, effective use of evidence, and the impact of language on the reader.
The document outlines a framework for comparing the poems 'The Class Game' and 'Cousin Kate,' focusing on assessment objectives such as knowledge of the poems, analysis of language and structure, and contextual understanding. It provides a structured approach for students to analyze themes of conflict, including planning, quoting, and contextualizing their responses. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of clear comparisons, effective use of evidence, and the impact of language on the reader.
The document outlines a framework for comparing the poems 'The Class Game' and 'Cousin Kate,' focusing on assessment objectives such as knowledge of the poems, analysis of language and structure, and contextual understanding. It provides a structured approach for students to analyze themes of conflict, including planning, quoting, and contextualizing their responses. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of clear comparisons, effective use of evidence, and the impact of language on the reader.
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Poetry comparison
LO: To compare The Class Game
and Cousin Kate Assessment Objectives Breakdown • AO1 – KNOWLEDGE OF POEM: story, characters, themes and ideas. Answering the question, comparing the poems, knowing quotes. • AO2 –ANALYSIS: Analysing language, form and structure, commenting on effect on reader, using terminology. • AO3 – LINKS TO CONTEXT: contextual knowledge and writer’s ideas. Section B Part (a): Anthology 35 mins (20 marks; 5 = context)
• AO2: analysis of F/S/L- 15 marks; AO3: Question wording:
context 5 marks • 9 Re-read Belfast Confetti. Choose • Total 35 mins. • Find conflict question. No. 9 one other poem from the Conflict • Given poem + list of poems studied anthology. Compare how the • 5 mins planning and annotating. experience of conflict is presented • 30 mins writing. in the two poems. • INCLUDE context (= what influenced the In your answer, you should consider poet to write about this? What is their the: attitude to it? What is the reader’s response? MAP) • poets’ use of language, form and • Need discussion of effects of FORM, structure STRUCTURE, LANGUAGE. Don’t feature • the influence of the contexts in which spot. the poems were written. • Compare (Use linking phrases: similarly, • (Total for Question 9 = 20 marks) also, both, however, in contrast, etc) Key Things to Remember: 1) Read the question and underline key words 2) Plan ideas to shape your response. Annotate the poem they give you. 3) Choose your second poem carefully-similar/contrasting? 4) Keep your introduction short. Both poems present… However … presents as… whereas … presents … as… 5) You can compare by idea or by technique 6) Get structure out of the way as soon as possible. 7) When analysing language, don’t forget to apply terminology where relevant and zoom in to give different meanings/interpretations. 8) Don’t forget to bring in context 9) PEXAL C PEZAL 10) Each paragraph should refer to the topic 11) Timing: 35 mins maximum. Practice Question How does the poet present the theme of conflict in The Class Game and Cousin Kate?
Conflict in The Conflict in The
Class Game Cousin Kate Practice Question How does the poet present the theme of conflict in The Class Game and Cousin Kate? • • The poet presents conflict… Make a point about the poem and the theme (power.) •• For example: “…” Use a relevant quote • Explain the technique or terminology if • Here, the poet uses… you can (eg verb, juxtaposition, metaphors, etc…) •• The keyword “…” shows…because…It could also Select one or more key words. Explain show…because… each key word then say as much as you can about them (layers of meaning.) •• This quote makes the reader feel…because… Explain the impact of the key word or key words on the reader. •• The poem was written when… Link to the context or writer’s message.
• This poem shows that Casey…
How does the poet present the theme of conflict in The Class Game and Cousin Kate? In The Class Game the poet has presented the idea of [theme…] when [your idea about the poem] For example she says: ‘[quote]’. The word ‘[quote]’ shows… because…. It could also imply… because… This will make readers think/feel… because…it could also make the reader think/feel… because…This links to context because… Similarly/Contrastingly in [other poem] the poet has presented the idea of [theme…] when [your idea about the poem] For example she says: ‘[quote]’. The word ‘[quote]’ shows… because…. It could also imply… because… This will make readers think/feel… because…it could also make the reader think/feel… because…This links to context because… Peer Assessment Strength Action You have made a point which clearly You need to make a point which clearly answers the question and compares the answers the question and compares the poems. poems.
You have used a quote as evidence of You need to select a quote as evidence your ideas. of your ideas.
You have explained your interpretation You need to explain your interpretation using the word “because.” of the quote using the word “because.”
You have focused your explanation on You need to focus your explanation on key words. key words.
You have explained what impact the You need to explain what impact the quote might have on the reader. quote might have on the reader.
You have explained how the poem links You need to explain how the poem links to the context or poet’s ideas. to the context or poet’s ideas.
