Poetry Across Time

Conflict

Introduce

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

Establish

Poem 1

Poem 2

Skill: Making Link - H

Poem 1

Poem 2

Skill: Making Link - F

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. * 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. * * * * * * * 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 5 A 25-30 marks

Band 4 B 18-24 marks

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.
* explained response to element(s) of poem * details used to support a range of comments * identification of effect(s) of writers 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. * 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 Higher Tier Mark Scheme accuracy, although there are likely to be frequent errors.

Band 2 D 6-11 marks

Band 1 E 1-5 marks

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)

Higher Tier Questions

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. * 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.
* explained response to element(s) of poem * details used to support a range of comments * identification of effect(s) of writers 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 5 C 25-30 marks

Band 4 D 18-24 marks

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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. simple response(s) familiarity with text/reference to some details reference to writers 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.

Band 2 F 6-11 marks Band 1 G 1-5 marks

Foundation Tier Mark Scheme

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)

FoundationTier Questions

Poem 1:
Introduction (using key words & ideas of poet) Language comparison (techniques including imagery) Form and Structure comparison (arrangement & endings) Conclusion (using key words)

Poem 2:

Planning Frame

Making Links...

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 ...

Comparative Phrases

Develop your ideas...

Remember to ask yourself

why?

PEE Chain

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

Stages of Explanation

Develop your ideas...

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