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Contrast and Awareness in Poetry: The Biography of Wilfred Owen

Develop an understanding of the poem and explore how contrast is used in poetry through the biography of Wilfred Owen. This lesson aims to enhance communication skills, teamwork, and self-improvement. Key skills include analyzing content, attitude, technique, and success in interpreting the poem.

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Contrast and Awareness in Poetry: The Biography of Wilfred Owen

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  1. To develop an understanding of the poem • To develop awareness of how contrast is used in poetry. Aims: C ontent A ttitude Atmosphere or T echnique Key Skills: Communication Working with others Improving own learning and performance S uccess

  2. Biography • Born: 18 March 1893 – Oswestry, Shropshire • Language Tutor - France • Volunteered: October 1915 • May 1917 – Diagnosed with Shell Shock • October 1918 - Earned Military Cross • Died: 4 November 1918 – Ors Battlefield Wilfred Owen

  3. Orison Mockeries Bugles Pallor Hasty Shrill pall Cloth laid on a coffin High-pitched noise Paleness A prayer Brass instrument used to give military signals Hurried Ceremonies which are insulting Content Match the words to their meanings

  4. Techniques • Highlight every word or phrase with violent, warlike associations. • Highlight every example of onomatopoeia or any word referring to sounds. • Highlight any similes or metaphors that appeal to you. • Explain how these phrases add to the overall effect of the poem

  5. Attitude • In this poem, Owen asks what is done to mark the deaths of soldiers who die on the battlefield. • Compile a table showing what Owen shows us is usually done to mark someone’s death and the wartime equivalent.

  6. Organising the Text • This poem is presented to you as one stanza. • How would you rather split it? • Into two stanzas? • Three? Give reasons for your answers.

  7. Success • Write a paragraph giving your view of the poem. Remember: Content Attitude Technique

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