1. Recite a poem relating to the theme of conflict. You may recite a poem that you have written, studied or sourced yourself.
2. Carry out a class debate on the following motion: This house believes that war destroys lives. Written assessment
1. (a) Write a newspaper report on the outbreak of a war (past, present or imaginary) in the space provided on pages 44–45 of your Portfolio.
(b) Redraft your news report in the space provided on pages 114–115 of your Portfolio. Exam skills
1. ‘War poetry is moving because it is real.’ Choose a poem that you have studied that deals with the theme of war. (a) Name the poem and the poet. (b) How is the theme of war dealt with in this poem?
(c) Choose two poetic techniques used in the poem. Describe the effects of both techniques.
(d) You have been asked to read a poem at an event commemorating those who fought in wars. Explain why you would or would not choose to read the poem named in the previous pages at this event.
Write your answer in the space provided on pages 136–138 of your Portfolio.
