Poetry
Overview
Route B keeps the anthology and drops one of the unseen sections. Paper 2B is a shorter paper, 1 hour 30 minutes for 60 marks, with poetry from People and Places in Section A and unseen poetry in Section B, and the unseen prose that Route A candidates sit is replaced by a coursework essay on a whole prose text. What does not change is this section: same anthology, same two questions, same 30 marks, same open book conditions and the same forty-five minutes to write in.
What does change is what the anthology is for. On Route B it is one of only two things on the paper, and it sits alongside a piece of extended independent writing, so the close reading you practise here is directly rehearsing the coursework. This lesson works on that footing: depth on a single poem, the sustained argument a 30 mark answer needs when you have chosen everything about it, and two anthology poems analysed in full because they are out of copyright and can be quoted freely.
Objectives
- Students will study the OxfordAQA Exams Poetry Anthology People and Places. The 20 poems in this anthology are thematically linked in a variety of ways, allowing students to study a range of connected and linked ideas and themes from poets and poetry from different times and contexts.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Poetry. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- How long is Paper 2B, and how many marks does it carry? A. 1 hour 30 minutes, 60 marks B. 1 hour 30 minutes, 90 marks C. 2 hours 15 minutes, 60 marks D. 2 hours 15 minutes, 90 marks Answer: A
- What proportion of Route B is the non-exam assessment worth? A. 10 per cent B. 20 per cent C. 30 per cent D. 40 per cent Answer: B
- In The Road Not Taken, what does the poem say about how worn the two roads were? A. One was completely overgrown B. The poem does not say C. The passing had worn them really about the same D. The second was far less travelled Answer: C
- How many lines does Futility have, and how are they divided? A. 12 lines in three stanzas of four B. 14 lines in two stanzas of seven C. 14 lines in one stanza D. 16 lines in four stanzas of four Answer: B
- Which is true of the time available per 30 mark answer on the two routes? A. Route A gives more time per answer B. Route B gives more time per answer C. Both give about 45 minutes D. It depends on the question chosen Answer: C
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