1. AQA Unit 2: Poetry across time English Literature: 1 hour and 15 minutes

2. Answer one question from section A and Answer one question from section B. AQA Unit 2: Poetry exam

3. Unit 2 Section A: Conflict Poetry You have studied 15 conflict poems from the Anthology. There will be a choice of two questions on these poems (question 5 or 6 on the exam paper). You need to answer one question, spending 45 minutes on this section. The question will name one of the poems you have studied. You are expected to choose a second poem from the other conflict poems you have studied. Your answer will be assessed for AO1 (interpretation), AO2 (analysis) and AO3 (comparisons).

4. Focus on the exam question – highlight the theme and key words. Choose the second poem carefully. Support your interpretation with analysis of the writer’s use of language/structure/form to present ideas and its effect on the reader. PEA (point, evidence, analyse, evaluate) Comment on the poets’ intentions. Use connectives to show the links between language, structure, form and ideas in the two poems. Unit 2 Section A: Conflict Poetry

5. Unit 2 Section B: Unseen poetry In this question, you have 30 minutes to read, interpret and analyse an unseen poem. Spend at least 5 minutes reading and annotating the poem, looking out for the following:- Content: What the poem is about Language features Structural devices Title Tone/mood Poet’s intention Your answer will be assessed for AO1 (interpretation) and AO2 (analysis).

6. Focus on the exam question – highlight the theme and key words. Support your interpretation with analysis of the writer’s use of language/structure/form to present ideas and its effect on the reader. PEA (point, evidence, analyse, evaluate) Comment on the poets’ intentions. Unit 2 Section B: Unseen poetry

7. Good Luck!