‘Moon on the Tides’ Mock
poetry Exam Question
June 2012
Paper 2: 1hr 15 mins
Either/ or...
Starter:
EITHER
Question 1
0 1 Compare how poets use language to explore
ideas and feelings in ‘Checking Out
 Me History’ (page 5) and in one other poem
from Character and voice. (36 marks)
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 Question 2
 0 2 Compare the ways poets present ideas about
power in ‘Ozymandias’ (page 14)
 and in one other poem from Character and
voice.
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Keywords:
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Copy out both questions and highlight the
key words.
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What makes these words key?
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You must remember to refer to the
key words in your response.
Keywords
0 1 Compare how poets use language to
explore ideas and feelings in ‘Checking Out
 Me History’ (page 5) and in one other poem
from Character and voice. (36 marks)
 OR
 Question 2
 0 2 Compare the ways poets present ideas
about power in ‘Ozymandias’ (page 14)
 and in one other poem from Character and
voice.
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Paired Discussion
1. 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.
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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,
Planning Grid Continued
P4: 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
Main
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You now have 45 minutes to respond to the question:
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EITHER
Question 1
0 1 Compare how poets use language to explore
ideas and feelings in ‘Checking Out
Me History’ (page 5) and in one other poem from
Character and voice. (36 marks)
OR
Question 2
0 2 Compare the ways poets present ideas about
power in ‘Ozymandias’ (page 14)
and in one other poem from Character and voice.
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Success Criteria:
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AO1
•respond to texts critically and imaginatively; select and evaluate relevant textual detail to
illustrate
and support interpretations 15%
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AO2
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explain how language, structure and form contribute to writers’ presentation of ideas,
themes and
Settings 15%
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AO3
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make comparisons and explain links between texts, evaluating writers’ different ways of
expressing meaning and achieving effects 10%
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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%
Plenary
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Pupils to highlight their own responses
using the AOs.
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Next lesson we will explore the
mark scheme and your response
together.