Power and Conflict in Poetry · Autumn Term 1

Comparative Perspectives

Synthesising ideas across different poems to identify common themes of identity and power.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do different poets represent the concept of 'home' during times of crisis?
  2. 2Which methods are most effective for conveying the passage of time across texts?
  3. 3To what extent does historical context dictate the tone of a poem?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: English Literature - Comparative AnalysisGCSE: English Literature - Poetry and Context
Year: Year 10
Subject: English
Unit: Power and Conflict in Poetry
Period: Autumn Term 1

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