UNIT 4 COURSEWORK
A COMPARATIVE PARAGRAPH
TASK
Using the
poem Blackberry Picking by Heaney and You’re by Plath write a paragraph showing
how their poetry is disturbing and shocking.
TEMPLATE PARAGRAPH
Topic sentence
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Make a point that will summarise the features of both poets
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Expand and focus on one poem
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Focus on one poem and make a specific statement about the poem you
are going to examine
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Introduce quotation
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Introduce the quotation by putting it in context. For example where
in the poem does the quotation come from? And what is happening in the poem.
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Quotation
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The quotation should be short and you should be able to write a lot
about it.
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Comment
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Identify a relevant feature of language that supports the point you
want to make. Use relevant terminology.
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Effect
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Comment on the effect on a reader.
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Bridge statement
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Make a statement that compares or contrasts the first poem with the
second. For example write, “This is different from…” or “This is similar to…”
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Expand and focus on second
poem
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Focus on one poem and make a specific statement about the poem you
are going to examine
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Introduce quotation
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Introduce the quotation by putting it in context. For example where
in the poem does the quotation come from? And what is happening in the poem.
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Quotation
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The quotation should be short and you should be able to write a lot
about it.
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Comment
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Identify a relevant feature of language that supports the point you
want to make. Use relevant terminology.
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Effect
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Comment on the effect on a reader.
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General comparative /
contrasting point
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Complete the paragraph by reiterating the point made in your topic sentence
at the start of the paragraph. Introduce the next topic.
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QUOTATIONS TO USE
“Like a
plate of eyes” from Blackberry Picking by Heaney
