Introduce

Poetry Across Time

Conflict

Establish

Assessment Objectives:

* AO1 Respond to texts critically and imaginatively, select and evaluate textual details to illustrate and support interpretations

* AO2 Explain how language, structure and form contribute to writers’ presentation of ideas, themes and settings

* AO3 Make comparisons and explain links between texts, evaluating writers’ different ways of expressing meaning and achieving effects

Skill: Making Link - H

Poem 1

Poem 2

Skill: Making Link - F

Poem 1

Poem 2

Higher Tier Mark Scheme

In response to the task, you demonstrate:

Band 6

A*

31-36 marks

* insightful exploratory response to poems* close analysis of detail to support interpretation* evaluation of writers’ uses of language and/or structure

and/or form and effects on readers* convincing/imaginative interpretation of ideas/themes* evaluative comparison of ideas and/or meanings and/or

techniques* evaluative selection of a range of telling detail integrated

into comparison* Information is presented clearly and accurately. Writing

is fluent and focused. Syntax and spelling are used with a high degree of accuracy.

Band 5

A

25-30 marks

* exploratory response to poems* use of detail to support interpretation* analysis of writers’ uses of language and/or structure

and/or form and effects on readers* exploration of ideas/themes* analytical comparison of ideas and/or meanings and/or

techniques* selection of a range of telling details as the basis for

comparison* Structure and style are used effectively to render

meaning clear. Syntax and spelling are used with a high degree of accuracy.

Band 4

B

18-24 marks

* considered/qualified response to poem* details linked to interpretation* appreciation/consideration of writers’ uses of language

and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers* thoughtful consideration of ideas/themes* developed comparison of ideas and/or meanings and/or

techniques* thoughtful selection and consideration of material for

comparison* Information is presented in a way which assists with

communication of meaning. Syntax and spelling are generally accurate.

Band 3

C

12-17 marks

* response to elements of poem* effective use of details to support interpretation* explanation of effect(s) of writers’ uses of language and/

or structure and/or form and effects on reader* appropriate comment on ideas/themes* sustained focus on similarities/differences in ideas

and/or meanings and/or techniques* selection of material for a range of comparisons* Information is usually presented in a way which assists with communication of meaning. Syntax and

spelling are generally accurate.

Band 2

D

6-11 marks

* explained response to element(s) of poem* details used to support a range of comments* identification of effect(s) of writer’s choices of language

and/or structure and/or form intended/achieved* awareness of feelings/attitudes/meanings* structured comments on similarities/differences in ideas

and/or meanings and/or techniques* selection of material to support structured comparative

comment* Information is presented in a way which is generally

clear. Syntax and spelling have some degree of accuracy.

Band 1

E

1-5 marks

* supported response to poem* details used to support points/comments* awareness of writer making choice(s) of language and/or

structure and/or form* generalisation(s) about ideas/themes* some comments comparing ideas and/or meanings and/or

techniques* selection of some details for comparison* Despite lapses, information is presented in a way which is

usually clear. Syntax and spelling have some degree of accuracy, although there are likely to be frequent errors.

Higher Tier Questions

Example Questions for Section A:

You will be asked to answer one comparison question in 45 minutes. This is worth 23% of your Literature mark.

Compare how the results of war are shown in ‘Futility’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how conflict is presented in ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how the consequences of conflict are presented in ‘Mametz Wood’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how the the poets express their opinions about war in ‘Mametz Wood’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how poets present ideas about conflict from different perspectives in ‘Hawk Roosting' and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how attitudes to conflict are shown in ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how attitudes to war are presented in ‘next to of course god america’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare the ideas and attitudes shown to war in ‘The Yellow Palm’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how divisions in society are presented in ‘At the Border, 1979’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how individual experiences are conveyed in ‘Poppies’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Higher Tier Questions

Example Questions for Section A:

You will be asked to answer one comparison question in 45 minutes. This is worth 23% of your Literature mark.

Compare how feelings of helplessness are presented in ‘Out of the Blue’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how patriotism is presented in ‘next to of course god america i’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’ deal with the theme of death.

(36 marks)

Compare how individual experiences are explored in ‘Bayonet Charge’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how ‘Come On, Come back’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’ present ideas about sadness and loss.

(36 marks)

Compare how the theme of divided society is approached in ‘The Yellow Palm' and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how the reality of battles is presented in ‘Bayonet Charge’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how poets use natural images in ‘Hawk Roosting’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how the causes of conflict are presented in ‘next to of course god america i’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how the effects of conflict are shown in ‘Out of the Blue’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Compare how poets use form to effect in ‘Belfast Confetti’ and one other poem from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Foundation Tier Mark Scheme

In response to the task, you demonstrate:

Band 6

B

31-36 marks

* considered/qualified response to poem* details linked to interpretation* appreciation/consideration of writers’ uses of language

and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers* thoughtful consideration of ideas/themes, with detail* developed comparison in terms of ideas/themes, with

detail* developed comparison in terms of writers’ uses of

language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers, with detail

* Information is presented in a way which assists with communication of meaning. Syntax and spelling are generally accurate.

Band 5

C

25-30 marks

* sustained response to elements of poem* effective use of details to support interpretation* explanation of effect(s) of writers’ uses of language and/

or structure and/or form and effects on reader* appropriate comment on ideas/themes* sustained focus on similarities/differences in terms of

ideas/themes, with detail* sustained focus on similarities/differences in terms of

writers’ uses of language and/or structure and/or form, with detail

* Information is usually presented in a way which assists with communication of meaning. Syntax and spelling are generally accurate.

Band 4

D

18-24 marks

* explained response to element(s) of poem* details used to support a range of comments* identification of effect(s) of writer’s choices of language

and/or structure and/or form intended/achieved* awareness of themes/ideas* structured comments on similarities/differences in terms

of ideas/themes, with detail* structured comments on similarities/differences in terms

of choices of language and/or structure and/or form intended/achieved, with detail

* Information is presented in a way which is generally clear. Syntax and spelling have some degree of accuracy.

Band 3

E

12-17 marks

* sustained response to poem* effective use of details to support interpretation* explanation of effect(s) of writers’ uses of language and/

or structure and/or form and effects on readers* appropriate comment on ideas/themes* sustained focus on similarities/differences in ideas

and/or meanings and/or techniques* selection of material for a range of comparisons* Despite lapses, information is presented in a way which is

usually clear. Syntax and spelling have some degree of accuracy, although there are likely to be frequent errors.

Band 2

F

6-11 marks

* some clear responses* range of details used* simple identification of method(s)* some range of explicit meanings given* simple linkage in terms of idea(s)/theme(s)* simple linkage in terms of writers’ methods* Syntax and spelling are sufficiently clear to convey

meaning.

Band 1

G

1-5 marks

* simple response(s)* familiarity with text/reference to some details* reference to writer’s method(s)* simple comment on meaning(s)* linkage, perhaps implicit, re idea or theme* linkage, perhaps implicit, re method* Despite frequent lapses in syntax and spelling,

meaning can be derived.

FoundationTier Questions

Example Questions for Section A:

You will be asked to answer both parts of the comparison question in 45 minutes. This is worth 23% of your Literature mark.

(a) What ideas and attitudes to war are shown in ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?

and(b) Compare the ways that war is shown in this poem and one other from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

(a) What attitudes to conflict shown in ‘Flag’?

and (b) Compare the ways that attitudes to war are shown in this poem and one other from ‘Conflict’.

(36 marks)

Planning Frame

Poem 1: Poem 2:

Introduction(using key

words & ideas of poet)

Language comparison(techniques

including imagery)

Form and Structure comparison

(arrangement & endings)

Conclusion(using key

words)

Comparative Phrases

Similarities:

- similarly- likewise- just as- equally- also- is similar to- are alike in that- in the same way- another similarity between the poems is...

Differences:

- whereas- however- on the other hand- alternatively- is different from- unlike- by contrast - on the contrary- another difference between the poems is ...

Making Links...

PEE Chain

Develop your ideas...

Remember to ask yourself

why?

Stages of Explanation

After using a quotation...

* What does the quotation suggest/show/reveal?* Why?* Do any words within the quotation seem significant?* Why?* What does it make the audience think/feel/understand?* Why?* Does the quotation suggest/show/reveal anything else?* Why?

* Why?

* Why

* What does the quotation suggest/show/reveal?* Why?* Do any words within the quotation seem significant?* Why?* What does it make the audience think/feel/understand?* Why?* Does the quotation suggest/show/reveal anything else?* Why?

* Why?

* Why

Develop your ideas...

After using a quotation...