Year 10 Unseen Poetry LO.pptx identifying lang devices

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1. Year 10 Unseen PoeTRY GCSE English Literature                                                 Friday, 3rd May 2024                           Teacher: Mr. Loh LI – To identify the lesson of a short story and the emotion(s) associated with it.     –  To compare how the short story relates to the unseen poem.    –  To identify language and structural devices in the unseen poem     –  To evaluate and answer a GCSE exam question based on the unseen poem using PETAL. Fulbrook Academy 

2. Retrieval – 5 in 5 What is the word for describing a " message /  lesson that can be derived from a story or experience " ? Write at least 3 things we should look out for when interpreting unseen poetry?  What is the name of the poetic device for t he meaning of the 'running over' or 'stepping over' from one line to the next without punctuation?  What does the 'T' in PETAL stand for in paragraph writing for GCSE? What is the additional thing we should do in this aspect to reach Level 6 and above? Which character is described as "messianic" in The Lord of the Flies?  LI – To identify the lesson of a short story and the emotion(s) associated with it.     –  To compare how the short story relates to the unseen poem.    –  To identify poetic devices and evaluate their use in the unseen poem     –  To answer a GCSE exam question based on the unseen poem using PETAL.

3. Retrieval  Answers – use green pen to correct 1. moral 2. Form and structure, Meaning, Images, Language, Effect on the reader 3. enjambment 4. Technique, Zoom – explain in detail how the technique  is being used taken from the quote 5. Simon

4. First, watch this short story. Second, discuss what the moral of the story is. Vocabulary Resilient -  able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions Optimistic – being positive even under stress or difficult conditions LI – To identify the moral of a short story and the emotion associated with the moral

5. What is the moral of the story? Write about 3 lines in your exercise book.    The main lesson of the story is ... The main lesson of the story is to be thankful for what you have and living your life in a fufilling way so this can make you happy and forward looking / optimistic / resilient when you come across obstacles. Challenge: Who is the richer person in the story, Carl or old Hans? How is the reader supposed to understand how each  feels as he lived? If you believe Hans is rich, what is Hans rich in?  LI – To identify the moral of a short story and the emotion(s) associated with the moral.

6. What is 'happiness' and 'contentment' in life? Are they the same? THINK  In your exercise book, make two sentences. One sentence to define what 'happiness' is and make another sentence to define what is 'contentment' means.    PAIR   Discuss with your neighbouring partner and write additional ideas in your own exercise book adding to your sentences in green pen. SHARE   As your pair is being called, be ready to share with the class! LI – To identify and define a certain emotion(s) which is found in a short story. Happiness Contentment

7. Happiness is a balance ... Contentment Happiness Moment by moment feeling; Temporary Emotion Feeling of being joyful Influenced by external factors More long-lasting state of being at peace An attitude, a state of mind A lasting calmness A state of satisfaction Influenced by both internal and external factors Challenge:  What can these internal and external factors be? LI – To identify and define a certain emotion which is found in a short story.

8. Happiness and Contentment Happiness can be a positive state of mind experiencing pleasure, joy, and satisfaction in varying degrees from mild contentment to intense jubilation. It is a temporary or  transient emotion that is often linked to external factors, such as receiving good news, achieving a goal such as being able to buy a car, or spending time with loved ones. Contentment is a state of mind characterized by inner peace and satisfaction marked by a feeling of acceptance and gratitude for what one has, rather than a desire for more. It is a long-term emotional state that is not dependent on external factors.  It is a sense of fulfilment that comes from living according to with one’s values and purpose.

9. The Richest Poor Man in the Valley   (Linda MacRae) Read the poem. We will annotate the poem and find what poetic devices are being used. Does the poem and the short story share the same values / lesson? LI - To compare how the short story relates to the unseen poem.

10. CHECKPOINT – Poetic Devices      simile, juxtaposition, enjambment, metaphor, rhyme, alliteration, personification, oxymoron Match the meanings below to the poetic devices mentioned. Juxtaposition The placing of two things (ideas, images, actions, characters) side by side to highlight their differences. This can take place with one sentence or an extended metaphor. Simile Comparing two things using the words 'like' or 'as' . Metaphor Compares two things by saying one is the other. Rhyme (of a word, syllable, or line) have or end with a sound that corresponds to another. Enjambment The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line or verse. To identify language and structural devices in the unseen poem

11. The Richest Poor Man in the Valley What does 'Valley' in the title suggest? A microcosm of society that is a message for humanity. What language device is shown in 'Richest Poor'? Oxymoron – T wo opposite words put together to form a new meaning What is being implied here? Material wealth vs metaphorical wealth To identify language and structural devices in the unseen poem

12. Verse 1 On the outside   he seemed older than he was . His face was like a weather map full of bad weather while on the inside his heart was fat with sun . To identify language and structural devices in the unseen poem What does this suggest about how he lived? What poetic device is being used? What poetic device is being used? What poetic device is being used? Why does the poet use the word 'fat'? Challenge:   What is the poet asking us not to do in this verse?

13. Additional annotations "Outside", "inside" – contrast physical vs reality​ His face was a weather map - foregrounding life experiences as these are how a person develops​ full of bad weather – life can be difficult​ his heart was fat with sun - symbol of love, central element of his being, connotations of richness ​ sun - motif of light - hope, joy, vital for life​

14. Verse 2 With his two dogs he cleared a thin silver path  across the Black Mountain .  And when winter  kicked in they brought his sheep  down from the top like sulky clouds . To identify language and structural devices in the unseen poem What is the relationship between the dogs to the man and what does it mean to him? What does this represent? What does this represent? What poetic device is being used? What does the man do for a living? What poetic device is being used?

15. Additional annotations "dogs" "mountain" "sheep" - semantic field of countryside - simple rural image shows contentment with life "black mountain" - contrast to the motif of light - contentment in the mundanity  / routineness of life "kicked in" - colloquial language - sense of acceptance "sulky clouds" - evocative description / imagery - wonder of nature, tone of acceptance

16. Verse 3 Harry didn't care for things that other people prize like money, houses, bank accounts and lies . He was living in a caravan until the day he died . To identify language and structural devices in the unseen poem What poetic device is being used? Why did the poet decide to name the man in this verse rather than before? What is the effect in doing so?

17. Additional annotations "Harry" - lack of importance - representative of others, personal connection shows simplicity of life ​ "prize" "lies" "died" - half rhyme - seeking contentment in material possession is wrong; dismissive tone ​ "and lies" - end stop line - corruption of society due to pursuit of material wealth ​ "caravan" - semantic field of countryside - simplicity of life ​ "until the day he died" - focus on meaning of life ​

18. Verse 4 But at his funeral his friends' tears fell like a thousand diamonds . To identify language and structural devices in the unseen poem What poetic device is being used? Verse 4 is a volta -  rhetorical shift or dramatic change in thought and/or emotion. 

19. Additional annotations  "friends" - foregrounding value of human connections ​  "like a thousand diamonds" - simile - his life was richer and more treasured than any amount of material wealth ​  "silver" "diamonds" - semantic field of riches - rich in nature, importance of love ​ Harry's death brings a sense of finality and urgency to live one's life in a fulfilling way.

20. Structure of the poem  How many verses are there?  Comment on the nature of the verses. Does it rhyme all the way through? If it doesn't, what is this type of poem called?  How is it written? Does it tell a story?  What other structural poetic device is found in the poem? What is the effect of this poetic device on the structure of the poem especially "his friends' tears"? The use of enjambment indicates the structure is not controlled and helps convey how Harry is deeply mourned by his friends and also Harry "didn't  care for things that other people prize." To identify language and structural devices in the unseen poem

21. How does the story compare with the poem? What similarities are there between the two? Both have a message and a  narrative . Both pieces of writing convey the idea that being kind, living your life fully without focusing on material wealth will bring you true richness and contentment in life. LI - To compare how the short story relates to the unseen poem. ​

22. Checkpoint – PETAL Paragraph P – Point E - Evidence       T – Technique (Zoom)     A – Analysis L - Link To present and e stablish what your argument in your body paragraph will be. Find an example of the text that supports your argument. W hat would the context behind the quote tell us? Don't just technique spot. Explain how the poetic device is used in the quote. If you are struggling to find the technique in an example, choose another example. How does the Example reinforce the Point you made? What is the author/poet/director/playwright trying to get at with the Example and Technique? Make sure the Technique links to the Point, not just to the Example itself . How is the reader supposed to feel / understand the context in which the point is being made?

23. Sentence starters for PETAL POINT The writer successfully presents …. / The poet presents ideas about living a happy and contented life by … Evidence This is shown by "…..." / This is evidenced by the poet writing "…." /  “For instance, the author writes…” Technique (ZOOM) The use of [poetic device] suggests …... / “The author employs [poetic device]… In addition, Furthermore, Moreover, the use of the word(s) [specify word type] " the word(s) to be zoomed in inside the quote " suggest … Analysis “This suggests that…”/ “The effect of this technique is…” / “The author conveys a sense of…” / This connotes (that)….   Link “In summary, the quote highlights…” / “Overall, this connects to the theme of…” / “Considering the context, we can infer…” / The reader is asked to feel ...

24. English Literature Paper 2 Section C Unseen poetry:  Students will answer one question on one unseen poem and one question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem. LI – To evaluate and answer a GCSE exam question based on the unseen poem using PETAL . ​ P, E and L T (Zoom) and A 24 marks @12 marks for each AO, recommend to spend 30 minutes on Q.1

25. Questions to ask in Unseen Poetry   What are the main ideas of the poem?   What is the tone of the poem? (mood)   How does the poet feel?   How does the poet make you (the reader) feel?   What words and phrases from the poem are relevant to the question ?  Do they include any language or structural devices? Form and structure, Meaning, Images, Language, Effect on the reader LI – To evaluate and answer a GCSE exam question based on the unseen poem using PETAL . ​

26. The key words are the focus of the question: the specific themes or ideas the examiners want you to focus on For the above question, the key words of the question are  “ideas about living a happy and contented life”  This is the theme the examiners want you to explore in your essay Do not be tempted to write a question on any other theme: this will affect your overall mark badly, as you won’t be directly answering the question! In the example above, the theme is  living a happy and contented life,  so make sure you plan and write an essay about this 3.   Read and analyse the unseen poem You should  only now  start reading and analysing the printed poem Your reading and analysis will now be focused on the terms of the question, and the theme you have identified ( living a happy and contented life ) This will change the way you approach the given poem, and make your reading more efficient 4. Consider your given poem in terms of this key idea or theme Use your definition of the key terms of the question to frame your thinking about the given poem Where do we see examples of  living a happy and contented life  in the given poem? Who is presented as  living a happy and contented life ?  How is  living a happy and contented life  presented by the poet? What is the poet’s overarching message about  living a happy and contented life ? LI – To evaluate and answer a GCSE exam question based on the unseen poem using PETAL . ​

27. Your plan should include all aspects of your response, covering all of the assessment objectives, but mainly focusing on AO1: Your overall argument, or  thesis  (AO1) Your  topic sentences  for all your paragraphs (AO1) The quotations you will be using and analysing from the given poem (AO1) A sense of why the poet has made the choices they have (AO2) Therefore, a plan may look like the following: Topic sentence Evidence from unseen poem Macrae explores ideas about being contented within your own self through her use of metaphor “while inside his heart was fat with sun” Macrae uses a first name, almost as an afterthought, which brings a sense of familiarity to the reader “Harry didn’t care for things” Macrae ends the poem with one word which helps to reinforce what she perceives as the true value of life “diamonds”

28. Model PETAL paragraph The poet suggests that living in contentment as a powerful feeling that can overcome life's obstacles. Harry had undergone great hardship and suffering. However, due to the power of happiness and contentment, his past blemishes and flaws are irrelevant as he is able to overcome them. For example, the metaphor "his heart was fat with sun" connotes light that he is content and fundamentally happy to his core. This would suggest that happiness has the power to dispel any hurdles and challenges. The poet presents happiness as auspicious and conducive to good things. For instance, Harry clears a "thin silver path" . The adjective "silver" implies something shiny and precious that suggests hope and a bright future. "Silver" is a valuable element and possible reference to money, indicating that Harry's contented lifestyle has brought him metaphorical wealth. This positive imagery contrasts with the "Black Mountain" which could figuratively represent life's struggles. In addition, the word "path" implies ease and direction, suggesting that life is easy and carefree when one is happy, as opposed to an arduous hike. This allows the read to think that things are set out ahead of him and all he needs to do is "clear" a "path" that will lead him to further happiness.  Point  Evidence   Technique (ZOOM)   Analysis  Link LI – To evaluate and answer a GCSE exam question based on the unseen poem using PETAL . ​

29. Model PETAL paragraph (contd.) The structure of the poem shows that the poet has used simple free verse . The irregular line length signifies the unpredictable nature of his existence and further emphasizes how he is free from the strict codes and structures of what one thinks are the important indicators of happiness in one's life. Moreover, the use of enjambment in the lines "his friends' tears fell like a thousand diamonds" suggest the uncontrolled deep mourning of Harry's passing . Despite having not much wealth, Harry was treasured by his friends due to him being a good person and also highlights how Harry "didn't care for things that other people prize" as leading a happy and contented life.   LI – To evaluate and answer a GCSE exam question based on the unseen poem using PETAL . ​ Point  Evidence   Technique (ZOOM)   Analysis  Link

30. Plenary Which line(s) in the poem 'The Richest Poor Man in the Valley" encapsulates the theme of "being contented in life brings happiness" in the poem best? Do you agree that being contented in life brings happiness? If not, explain why not in about thirty words in your exercise book. Find a song that convey happiness in life and share it next lesson to your classmates. You can identify which part of the song lyrics convey this emotion and identify the poetic technique(s) used and how and why it is used.

31. References https://www.google.com/search?q=%22How+does+the+poet+present+ideas+about+living+a+happy+and+contented+life%3F%E2%80%9D+(24+marks)&oq=%22How+does+the+poet+present+ideas+about+living+a+happy+and+contented+life%3F%E2%80%9D+(24+marks)&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggA https://www.poetryessay.co.uk/unseen-poetry-essays---the-richest-poor-man-in-the-valleyrsquo-and-nobodyrsquo.html#google_vignette https://www.shsgenglish.org/gcselitguides/unseenpoetry#:~:text=You%20should%20try%20to%20write%20about%20an%20aspect%20of%20the,you%20with%20marks%20for%20AO1 https://www.poetryessay.co.uk/unseen-poetry-essays---the-richest-poor-man-in-the-valleyrsquo-and-nobodyrsquo.html https://www.savemyexams.com/gcse/english-literature/aqa/17/revision-notes/5-unseen-poetry/how-to-answer-the-unseen-poetry-question/mark-scheme-and-model-answer/

32. References (Contd.) https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/poetic-devices/poetic-devices-worksheets/ https://www.sayhijool.com/post/analysing-poems-the-richest-poor-man-in-the-valley-by-lindsay-macrae https://brucespoems.blogspot.com/2011/04/refugee-lindsay-macrae.html https://thecontentauthority.com/blog/happy-vs-content https://quizlet.com/gb/579149407/the-richest-poor-man-in-the-valley-flash-cards/

33. Happiness is a balance ... Contentment Happiness Influenced by external factors Influenced by both internal and external factors Challenge:  What can these internal and external factors be?

34. Discussion - How do you feel happy and content with life? / What makes one happy? How to be happier Manage your stress levels. If you have a lot of stress in your life, find ways to reduce it, such as learning a few time-management techniques. ... Enjoy yourself. ... Boost your self-esteem. ... Have a healthy lifestyle. ... Talk and share. ... Build your resilience. Candidates should prepare a lesson on an unseen poem.  They should work towards the question  "How does the poet present ideas about living a happy and contented life."