This lesson plan is for a GCSE poetry class comparing two poems. The key learning goals are for students to be able to compare two poems using a language structure and write a comparison paragraph using that structure. All students will understand the language structure and be able to write a comparison paragraph using it. Formative assessment includes class feedback on a comparison table and model paragraphs. Students will work in pairs to fill in the comparison table and cognitively think about each sentence in the structure. Resources include the Eduqas Anthology and comparison sheets.

1. Lesson Plan pro forma
Class: 10En/2
(mixed ability sets)
indicate levels of attainment
Date:
12/5/2016
Time: 14:10 –
15:15
No. of pupils:
34
Unit /SoW: GCSE Poetry Anthology
Key Learning Goals:
ref. to exam board criteria/NC as appropriate
Poetry
… in pupil-friendly format:
LO: To be able to compare two poems
using a language structure
To write a comparison paragraph using
a language structure
Expected Learning Outcomes:
all pupils? some pupils? a few pupils?
All pupils will be able to understand the
language structure that I am promoting,so
that they dedicate enough time to the
language aspectbutinclude the literary
techniques as well. They will write a
comparison paragraph using the language
structure that I have promoted.
Opportunities for Assessment:
Formative & summative
Formative
 Class feedback on Comparison table – the class will feedback their own findings for each
of the language paragraphs thatI have structured. The teacher will facilitate by stretching
the questioning
 Model paragraphs – students will be shown two model paragraphs – contentand
structure to show how to write a comparison paragraph.The PPT will have a clear point,
with specific things to include.Teacher will field questions from students.
Cognitive challenges:
Desirable difficulties for all abilities; how will students progress?
To be able to write a comparison paragraph – using the information that
they have last lesson, and the model paragraphs, students should
sufficiently be able to write a comparison paragraph. A model will be up on
the board and teacher will be there to assist.
EBT strategies:
e.g. APK, reciprocal teaching, collaborative learning, advance & visual organisers,
similarities and differences, goals, repetition and practice, meta-cognition, feedback,
cognitive challenge, subject knowledge, summaries and note-taking
 Cognitive challenge – students are thinking cognitively about each
sentence and how it applies to the structure
 Collaborative learning – students are working in pairs to fill in the
comparison table
Key Terminology:
 A Wife in London
 Dulce et Decorum Est
 Content
Resources:
 Eduqas Anthology
 Comparison sheet (x34)

2.  Structure/rhyme
scheme
 Sentence structure
 Lexis
 Phonology
 Orthography
Homework and practice:
N/A