AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE POETRY - LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS

Welcome to the Love and Relationships cluster of the AQA GCSE English literature poetry anthology. Following on from the highly rated Power and Conflict course, this new course is designed to help students, teachers and poetry lovers to explore each poem in detail with clear and engaging explanations.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

* Understand the marking schemes used by GCSE examiners as a guideline to mark your essay.

* Explore the key themes each poem focuses on, such as love, loss, conflict and connection.

* Analyze language, form and structure to deepen your understanding of each poem.

* Learn about historical, political, social, literary, biographical and cultural context to better understand the poems meanings.

Each section is structured in a concise and clear way, beginning with a reading of the poem followed by an analysis of themes, stylistic devices used by the poet to show these themes and ending with an discussion of the context which influenced the poet to write.

Whether you're preparing for your GCSEs, teaching the anthology, or simply want to engage with modern and historical poetry, this course will guide you with clarity!

No prior experience needed - just bring your curiosity and a notebook!