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 * __Unit 6 - Pre-1914 Texts (1hr 30 mins - 50%)__**

You will need to revise a range of pre-1914 poems and Kate Chopin short stories in preparation for this exam. You will also need to practice answering questions where you refer to 2 poems/stories within an essay.

Pre-1914 Poetry

Click on the links below to view notes on a range of different poems in the Opening Lines syllabus:

The Charge Of The Light Brigade - Alfred Tennyson

After Blenheim - Robert Southey

The Destruction of Sennacherib - Lord Byron

Vitae Lampada - Sir Henry Newbolt

The Volunteer - Herbert Asquith

On Lieutenant Eyre's Narrative of the Disasters of Kabul - Thomas Hood


 * __Assessment Criteria__**

Below tells you how you will be marked. To get the top grades you need to:

- analyse when and why a poem was written and think about why it could still be important today - analyse in detail the structure of the poem (verse, tone, poetic devices, language and imagery) and think about how the writer has tried to appeal to the audience to communicate their message


 * __C Grade__**

Candidates show insight when discussing:

- the nature of the poem, it's implications and it's relevance - verse style, structure and tone - the poet's use of language


 * __B Grade__**

Candidates show analytical skill when exploring:

- the poem's implications, historical context and contemporary relevance - verse style, structure and tone - the poet's use of linguistic devices


 * __A Grade__**

Candidates show analytical and interpretative skill when evaluating:

- moral and philosophical content of poems - significant achievements within the poetic genre - the poet's exploitation of language for emotive, aural and figurative effect.


 * __A* Grade__**

Candidates show originality of analysis and interpretation when evaluating:

- moral, philosophical and social significance of poems - the poet's verse craft and appeal to audience - the patterns and details of words/images

Practice questions:

__**Kate Chopin**__

Click on the Powerpoint presentations below to download notes on different Chopin stories:

Click on the activities below to extend your understanding of the Chopin stories:


 * Practice questions:**

You can download a range of practice questions at the OCR website. Have a go at these past ones and email your answers to englishhw@hotmail.co.uk to get feedback:

January 07:

"What are your feelings about the way Calixta and Claire Duvigny behave towards men in their respective stories?" (F) "What do you like and dislike about Mrs Mallard and Madame Carambeau in their respective stories? "(H)

June 07:

"What impact do the endings of Desiree’s Baby and The Storm have on you?" (F) "What do you find effective about the way Chopin ends The Storm and Desiree’s Baby?" (H)