English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Answer one question on An Inspector Calls (from a choice of two) Answer one question on the poetry cluster you have studied from the Anthology Answer two questions on poems you haven’t seen before Section A – Modern text Section B – Poetry Section C – Unseen Poetry Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson three English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Homework due FRIDAY 29th March Next set of words on homework hub due FRIDAY after Easter You will need your concept maps, highlighters and coloured pens and your anthologies Iambic Pentameter – Iambic Tetrameter- Imagery- In media res- Internal rhyme- Irony- Juxtaposition- Language- Layout- Metaphor- Answer one question on the poetry cluster you have studied from the Anthology Section B – Poetry Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson one English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes We have chosen to study the poems about POWER and CONFLICT In the exam, you have to compare two of the poems in a full essay. You have 45 minutes to do this. Answer one question on the poetry cluster you have studied from the Anthology There are 15 poems in the anthology that you need to know REALLY well. You will be given one poem and can choose the one you would like to compare it to. Section B – Poetry You will not have a choice of questions and you will not have an anthology – which is why it is so important that you know the poems well. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes There are three main ways to get marks in this exam; 1- Give your own thoughts and opinions on the poems and support them with quotes from the text. 2- Explain features like form, structure and language. 3- Describe the similarities and differences between poems and their contexts. Answer one question on the poetry cluster you have studied from the Anthology Section B – Poetry Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . Poem 4 – MY LAST DUCHESS – Robert Browning Browning was born in England but lived in Italy for many years. He was fascinated by the Italian Renaissance (14th-16th centuries) – a period in which the arts flourished. ‘My Last Duchess’ was published in 1842. The poem is probably inspired by the story of Duke Alfonso of Ferrara. Ferrara is a region of Italy. In 1561 the Duke of Ferrara’s wife, Lucrezia, died in suspicious circumstances – there were rumours she was poisoned. NEXT HOMEWORK DUE TUES 26th WORDS FOR GLOSSARY ON HOMEWORK HUB Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson five FERRARA That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall, Looking as if she were alive. I call That piece a wonder, now; Fra Pandolf’s hands Worked busily a day, and there she stands. Will’t please you sit and look at her? I said “Fra Pandolf” by design, for never read Strangers like you that pictured countenance, The depth and passion of its earnest glance, But to myself they turned (since none puts by The curtain I have drawn for you, but I) And seemed as they would ask me, if they durst, How such a glance came there; so, not the first Are you to turn and ask thus. Sir, ’twas not Her husband’s presence only, called that spot Of joy into the Duchess’ cheek; perhaps Fra Pandolf chanced to say, “Her mantle laps Over my lady’s wrist too much,” or “Paint Must never hope to reproduce the faint Half-flush that dies along her throat.” Such stuff Was courtesy, she thought, and cause enough Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson five For calling up that spot of joy. She had A heart—how shall I say?— too soon made glad, Too easily impressed; she liked whate’er She looked on, and her looks went everywhere. Sir, ’twas all one! My favour at her breast, The dropping of the daylight in the West, The bough of cherries some officious fool Broke in the orchard for her, the white mule She rode with round the terrace—all and each Would draw from her alike the approving speech, Or blush, at least. She thanked men—good! but thanked Somehow—I know not how—as if she ranked My gift of a nine-hundred-years-old name With anybody’s gift. Who’d stoop to blame This sort of trifling? Even had you skill In speech—which I have not—to make your will Quite clear to such an one, and say, “Just this Or that in you disgusts me; here you miss, Or there exceed the mark”—and if she let Herself be lessoned so, nor plainly set Her wits to yours, forsooth, and made excuse— Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson five E’en then would be some stooping; and I choose Never to stoop. Oh, sir, she smiled, no doubt, Whene’er I passed her; but who passed without Much the same smile? This grew; I gave commands; Then all smiles stopped together. There she stands As if alive. Will’t please you rise? We’ll meet The company below, then. I repeat, The Count your master’s known munificence Is ample warrant that no just pretense Of mine for dowry will be disallowed; Though his fair daughter’s self, as I avowed At starting, is my object. Nay, we’ll go Together down, sir. Notice Neptune, though, Taming a sea-horse, thought a rarity, Which Claus of Innsbruck cast in bronze for me! Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Work through your 5 step plan and add detailed annotations to your poem. As long as you can justify your interpretations, you cannot be wrong! Steps Remember Step 1: Work out the subject of the poem WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Step 2: Identify the purpose, theme or message THINK ABOUT WHY IT’S BEEN WRITTEN. WHAT IS THE MESSAGE? POET’S INTENTIONS? Step 3: Explore the emotions, moods or feelings TONE? LINKS TO CONTEXT TO JUSTIFY TONE? IDENTIFY LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, KEY WORDS AND STRUCTURAL DEVICES– IMPACT OF EACH Step 4: Identify the techniques used in the poem SUGGEST IMPACT/EFFECT ON READER. READER REACTION? CONTEMPORARY VS MODERN? We, as readers are forced to consider/feel… Step 5: Include your thoughts and feelings about the poem 5-10mins Top Tips for Top Grades Offer more than one interpretation and try to be insightful – think outside the box – say something everyone else won’t say Explore links made within the poem - consider the semantic field, structure as a whole (cyclical, use of parallel syntax, similarities/differences between first and last lines) Remain critical about the voice of the speaker or poet – what are they trying to accomplish? Are they successful? Consider how the context influenced the poet’s views at the time and whether these views remain the same today Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Apply existing knowledge of key poetry terminology

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . 1- Work out what the poem’s about What’s the subject? Look at the Narrative Voice - whether it’s written in the first person (I), second person (you) or third person (he/she). Think about who the poem is addressing (eg; the narrator’s lover, the reader etc). Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . 2- Identify the form and structure of the poem Is it rigid and regular or loose and irregular? Does the poem rhyme? Why has the poet chosen this form? What mood / effect does it create? How is the poem laid out? Are lines and stanzas regular / irregular? Does it use enjambment? How does it use punctuation? How does the ‘story’ of the poem evolve? How does the tone change? Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . 3- What language is used to create these effects? How does the language support your comments about mood and tone? Look at any Language techniques that are used; eg; personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia. What is their effect? Focus on how language creates imagery. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . 4- Identify the feelings and attitudes in the poem. What is the main emotion in the poem? Does it change? Does the poet want you to share his/her feelings? Or do they just want you to understand (empathise with) their feelings? How does the poem make you feel? Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . Poem 4 – MY LAST DUCHESS – Robert Browning A SUMMARY – The Duke proudly points out the portrait of the Duchess (his former wife) to a visitor. The Duke was angered by the Duchess’ behaviour – she was friendly towards everyone and he was annoyed that she treated him just like anyone else. He acted to stop the Duchess’ flirtatious behaviour, but he doesn’t say how he did this. There are strong hints that he had her murdered. The duke and his guest walk away from the painting and the reader discovers that the duke’s visitor has come to arrange the Duke’s next marriage. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson five FERRARA That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall, Looking as if she were alive. I call That piece a wonder, now; Fra Pandolf’s hands Worked busily a day, and there she stands. Will’t please you sit and look at her? I said “Fra Pandolf” by design, for never read Strangers like you that pictured countenance, The depth and passion of its earnest glance, But to myself they turned (since none puts by The curtain I have drawn for you, but I) And seemed as they would ask me, if they durst, How such a glance came there; so, not the first Are you to turn and ask thus. Sir, ’twas not Her husband’s presence only, called that spot Of joy into the Duchess’ cheek; perhaps Fra Pandolf chanced to say, “Her mantle laps Over my lady’s wrist too much,” or “Paint Must never hope to reproduce the faint Half-flush that dies along her throat.” Such stuff Was courtesy, she thought, and cause enough Sounds as if he owns the Duchess, not just the picture of her. . Sets a sinister tone The name of the artist – name dropping? Sounds polite, but really he’s being quite forceful here The punctuation doesn’t end the line, with the Duke speaking again immediately – he doesn’t give his visitor a chance to speak.. He controls who looks at the painting, but he couldn’t control who looked at his wife when she was alive. Suggests people were scared of his temper. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson five FERRARA That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall, Looking as if she were alive. I call That piece a wonder, now; Fra Pandolf’s hands Worked busily a day, and there she stands. Will’t please you sit and look at her? I said “Fra Pandolf” by design, for never read Strangers like you that pictured countenance, The depth and passion of its earnest glance, But to myself they turned (since none puts by The curtain I have drawn for you, but I) And seemed as they would ask me, if they durst, How such a glance came there; so, not the first Are you to turn and ask thus. Sir, ’twas not Her husband’s presence only, called that spot Of joy into the Duchess’ cheek; perhaps Fra Pandolf chanced to say, “Her mantle laps Over my lady’s wrist too much,” or “Paint Must never hope to reproduce the faint Half-flush that dies along her throat.” Such stuff Was courtesy, she thought, and cause enough Creates the impression of a question from the visitor, but we hear it through the Duke – he’s in complete control . Repetition later on shows that his wife’s blushes bother him. Reference to death is out of place and suspicious – it hints at the Duchess’ fate Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson five For calling up that spot of joy. She had A heart—how shall I say?— too soon made glad, Too easily impressed; she liked whate’er She looked on, and her looks went everywhere. Sir, ’twas all one! My favour at her breast, The dropping of the daylight in the West, The bough of cherries some officious fool Broke in the orchard for her, the white mule She rode with round the terrace—all and each Would draw from her alike the approving speech, Or blush, at least. She thanked men—good! but thanked Somehow—I know not how—as if she ranked My gift of a nine-hundred-years-old name With anybody’s gift. Who’d stoop to blame This sort of trifling? Even had you skill In speech—which I have not—to make your will Quite clear to such an one, and say, “Just this Or that in you disgusts me; here you miss, Or there exceed the mark”—and if she let Herself be lessoned so, nor plainly set Her wits to yours, forsooth, and made excuse— REPETITION –see last slide! The Duke struggles to express his irritation. . The Duke thinks she flirts too much. He sounds as if he’s justifying himself – he’s defensive. ENJAMBMENT makes it sound as if he’s getting carried away by his anger. The punctuation and repetition here creates a stuttering effect, which underlines his exasperation with her behaviour. He’s proud of his history, his important family and the titles od “Duke” and “Duchess”. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . What’s enjambment? TEACHING POINT!!! The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza. i.e; one idea runs from one line to another, without a punctuation mark at the end of the line. What’s the effect of enjambment? It maintains momentum and/or shows that a thought/idea is ‘unstoppable’. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson five For calling up that spot of joy. She had A heart—how shall I say?— too soon made glad, Too easily impressed; she liked whate’er She looked on, and her looks went everywhere. Sir, ’twas all one! My favour at her breast, The dropping of the daylight in the West, The bough of cherries some officious fool Broke in the orchard for her, the white mule She rode with round the terrace—all and each Would draw from her alike the approving speech, Or blush, at least. She thanked men—good! but thanked Somehow—I know not how—as if she ranked My gift of a nine-hundred-years-old name With anybody’s gift. Who’d stoop to blame This sort of trifling? Even had you skill In speech—which I have not—to make your will Quite clear to such an one, and say, “Just this Or that in you disgusts me; here you miss, Or there exceed the mark”—and if she let Herself be lessoned so, nor plainly set Her wits to yours, forsooth, and made excuse— REPETITION of “stoop” in lines 34, 42 and 43 hints at how the Duke felt his wife was beneath him.! False modesty! He clearly DOES like talking! . A strong word! Suggest he was more bothered about the Duchess’ behaviour than he’s letting on.. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson five The Duke is so proud that even criticising his wife would have been beneath him – he believes she shouldn’t need to be reminded how to behave. E’en then would be some stooping; and I choose Never to stoop. Oh, sir, she smiled, no doubt, Whene’er I passed her; but who passed without Much the same smile? This grew; I gave commands; Then all smiles stopped together. There she stands As if alive. Will’t please you rise? We’ll meet The company below, then. I repeat, The Count your master’s known munificence Is ample warrant that no just pretence Of mine for dowry will be disallowed; Though his fair daughter’s self, as I avowed At starting, is my object. Nay, we’ll go Together down, sir. Notice Neptune, though, Taming a sea-horse, thought a rarity, Which Claus of Innsbruck cast in bronze for me! . He sounds suspicious of her - maybe he thought she was being unfaithful. This seems to be a EUPHEMISM for his wife’s murder. It also sounds cold and cynical. He’s arranging his next marriage – his Next Duchess! Distinct topic change straight after his revelation shows a disordered mind (madness?). It also seems to suggest that his art collection is more important to him than his wife was! Name dropping again! His ‘appearance’ is important to him. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . What is a euphemism? TEACHING POINT!!! The substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt. Eg; “To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die.” What’s the effect of a euphemism? It suggests that you are trying to disguise something, or soften the blow of a harsh truth. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Poem 4 – MY LAST DUCHESS – Robert Browning . FORM AND STRUCTURE The poem is a dramatic monologue written in iambic pentameter. This reinforces the impression that the Duke is in conversation with his visitor. The rhyming couplets show the Duke’s desire for control, but the enjambment suggests that he gets carried away with his anger and passions. This creates a picture of a somewhat unstable character, whose obsession with power is unsettling. The poem is framed by the visit to the Duke’s art collection, but the Duke gets caught up in talking about the Duchess instead of describing his art. The poem builds towards a kind of confession, before the identity of the visitor is revealed, and the Duke moves on to talking about another art work. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . Poem 4 – MY LAST DUCHESS – Robert Browning LANGUAGE The Duke felt the need to have power and control over the Duchess. He saw her as one of his possessions, to be collected and admired, just like his art work. He also uses powerful language to control the envoy – telling him when to sit, get up etc. There is DRAMATIC IRONY in the poem – the things he says about his wife sound quite innocent, but they often have a more sinister meaning for the reader. The poet allows us to read between the lines. Status is really important to the Duke. He cares about how other people see him. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . Poem 4 – MY LAST DUCHESS – Robert Browning FEELINGS AND ATTITUDES PRIDE – The Duke is very proud of his possessions and his status. JEALOUSY – He couldn’t stand the way the Duchess treated him the same as everyone else. POWER – The Duke enjoys the control he has over the painting - he didn’t have this power over the Duchess when she was alive. Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson five English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . Poem 4 – MY LAST DUCHESS – Robert Browning Do you think the Duke had any affection for the Duchess? Why do you think the Duke is the only one who speaks in the poem? How is the Duke’s view of himself different from the way the reader sees him? Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes OR 2. Go back through all of the poems and add multiple interpretations Think outside the box – say something everyone else won’t! Be insightful – can you relate interpretations to a modern day issue or event? OR create revision poster for one of the poems. For the rest of today’s lesson… . 1. SORT YOUR FOLDERS OUT! All assessments need to be at the front – in a plastic wallet if you wish. Create a cover page for each section – Assessments, Shakespeare, A Christmas Carol, Poetry, Language Put your work in date order Ensure any scrap paper/messy/un-needed work is thrown and everything is neat and orderly. 2. Create comparison pages/tables/ posters/Venn diagrams/plans for 2 (or more) of the poems we have studied. Ensure you cover similarities AND differences for: Structural techniques/form Linguistic devices Context Reader reaction Poet’s message/intentions Themes Feelings/attitudes Or create revision poster for one of the poems Bronze– identify skills required in the exam Silver – understand what the examiner will be looking for Gold – Interpret a poem from the anthology Platinum – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.