1. 10td poetry cram

2. Comparison – section A Mark Band 6 31-36 marks
In response to the task, students demonstrate:
6.1 insightful exploratory response to text
6.2 close analysis of detail to support interpretation
6.3 evaluation of writers’ uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers
6.4 convincing/imaginative interpretation of ideas/themes
6.5 evaluative comparison of ideas and/or meanings and/or techniques
6.6 evaluative selection of a range of telling details into comparison
Mark Band 5
25-30 marks
5.1 exploratory response to text
5.2 analytical use of detail to support interpretation
5.3 analysis of writers’ uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers
5.4 exploration of ideas/themes
5.5 analytical comparison of ideas and/or meanings and/or techniques
5.6 selection of a range of telling details as the basis for comparison
Mark Band 4
19-24 marks
4.1 considered/qualified response to text
4.2 details linked to interpretation
4.3 appreciation/consideration of writers’ uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers
4.4 thoughtful consideration of ideas/themes
4.5 developed comparison of ideas and/or meanings and/or techniques
4.6 thoughtful selection and consideration of material for comparison

3. Avoid band 4 with comparison throughout
1st paragraph – language in the 1st poem. 2nd paragraph – language in the 2nd poem with comparisons to the first throughout 3rd paragraph – structure in both (compare!) 4th paragraph – themes / ideas in both (compare!) Basically, every point you make should be linked to the other poem with at least a comparative phrase.

4. Comparative phrases Things are similar: Things are different: Whereas
Instead of
Alternatively
However
Unlike
On the other hand
In contrast
Equally
In the same way
Similarly
Likewise
As with
This is also seen in

5. Band 5 analysis  Band 6 evaluation
Analyse using phrases like:
This suggests…
This makes the reader think…
The word ______ implies…
The technique _____ has the effect of…
This demonstrates…
This reveals…
Add evaluation to your analysis:
This technique is effective because…
This challenges the reader by…
This is interesting because…
This word is particularly powerful because…

6. PLAN IT! Read the poems with the question in mind:
Pick 1 excellent quote from each to dissect for language – underline this in each poem and note the techniques (easiest: sibilant or plosive?)
Structure? Consider punctuation in the line you’ve chosen (easiest: end-stopped or enjambment?). Arrangement of stanzas? Rhyme scheme? Link to the question
Themes / ideas – which words/techniques reveal this? Link to the question

7. Plan these:
Compare how poets present ideas about nature in Hour + one other
Compare how poets present ideas about death in To His Coy Mistress + one other
Compare how poets present ideas about getting older in Nettles + one other

8. Unseen – section B Mark Band 6 16-18 marks
In response to the task, students demonstrate:
6.1 insightful exploratory response to ideas/themes
6.2 close analysis of detail to support interpretation
6.3 evaluation of writer’s uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers
Mark Band 5
13-15 marks
5.1 exploratory response to ideas/themes
5.2 analytical use of detail
5.3 analysis of writer’s uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers
Mark Band 4
10-12 marks
4.1 considered/qualified response to ideas/themes
4.2 details linked to interpretation
4.3 appreciation/consideration of writer’s uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers

9. Band 5 analysis  Band 6 evaluation
Analyse using phrases like:
This suggests…
This makes the reader think…
The word ______ implies…
The technique _____ has the effect of…
This demonstrates…
This reveals…
Add evaluation to your analysis:
This technique is effective because…
This challenges the reader by…
This is interesting because…
This word is particularly powerful because…

10. PLAN IT!
Read the poem with the question in mind – you need 3 strong quotes which can be picked apart:
start, middle and end
Annotate on the poem – 1. what is the writer’s attitude about the question topic (connotations of words etc)
2. how does the writer reveal this (techniques used + effect)
Annotate all 3 quotes with attitude and techniques, then all you need to do is write it up (remember band 5 analysis, band 6 evaluation)

11. Plan these: (annotate 3 key quotes)
Read Handbag. What do you think the poet is saying about her mother? How does she present her ideas?
Read Composed upon Westminster Bridge. What are the poet’s feelings about the city? How are these feelings conveyed to the reader?
Read Eating Poetry. What is the poet saying about imagination? How does he present these ideas?