‘Moon on the Tides’ Mock poetry Exam QuestionJune 2012

Paper 2: 1hr 15 mins

Either/ or...

Starter: EITHERQuestion 10 1 Compare how poets use language to

explore ideas and feelings in ‘Checking OutMe History’ (page 5) and in one other poem

from Character and voice. (36 marks)ORQuestion 20 2 Compare the ways poets present ideas

about power in ‘Ozymandias’ (page 14)and in one other poem from Character and

voice.

Keywords:Copy out both questions and

highlight the key words.

What makes these words key?

You must remember to refer to the key words in your response.

Keywords0 1 Compare how poets use language to

explore ideas and feelings in ‘Checking OutMe History’ (page 5) and in one other poem

from Character and voice. (36 marks)ORQuestion 20 2 Compare the ways poets present ideas

about power in ‘Ozymandias’ (page 14)and in one other poem from Character and

voice.

Paired Discussion1. Read the two questions and discuss

which one you would prefer. Remember you need to have decided which poem you would compare this with.

2. Decide on the question you will respond to.

3. Choose the poem that you think can be best compared with your named poem.

4. List two similarities and differences you could explore in your response.

The Planning Grid:Part 1: Introduction Introduce the two poems.

What are they about and how do they link with the question?

Analyse the two poem titles

Explore the perspective of each poem (eg. Dramatic monologue, first person, third person etc.)

P2: Structure Analyse the structures of both poems.

Look for similarities and differences

Use a range of complex connectives.

P3: language Analyse the language in both poems, compare and contrast

Identify and analyse: similes, metaphors, personification, repetition, alliteration etc.

Planning Grid ContinuedP4: Imagery Compare the images that

come to mind when you read the poem

What do they reveal about the ‘character’ or ‘voice’ of the poem?

P5: Conclusion Refer back to the question

Summarise and reiterate your key points

Refer to both poems

MainYou now have 45 minutes to respond to the question:

EITHERQuestion 10 1 Compare how poets use language to explore

ideas and feelings in ‘Checking OutMe History’ (page 5) and in one other poem from

Character and voice. (36 marks)ORQuestion 20 2 Compare the ways poets present ideas about

power in ‘Ozymandias’ (page 14)and in one other poem from Character and voice.

Success Criteria: AO1 respond to texts critically and imaginatively; select and evaluate relevant �

textual detail to illustrate and support interpretations 15%   AO2 explain how language, structure and form contribute to writers’ presentation �

of ideas, themes and Settings 15%   AO3 make comparisons and explain links between texts, evaluating writers’ �

different ways of expressing meaning and achieving effects 10%   AO4 relate texts to their social, cultural and historical contexts; explain how texts �

have been influential and significant to self and other readers in different contexts and at different

times 0%

PlenaryPupils to highlight their own

responses using the AOs.

Next lesson we will explore the mark scheme and your response together.