Edexcel Anthology Poetry - How to Answer the Conflict Question - teaching resource

Edexcel GCSE Anthology Poetry – How to Answer the Conflict Question

(35-slide editable PowerPoint + 3 worksheets)

This Edexcel GCSE English Literature teaching resource is designed to help students prepare for the Conflict poetry comparison question from the Edexcel Poetry Anthology. Delivered through a step-by-step guide, the resource shows students how to approach the comparison task confidently and produce high-level analytical responses under timed conditions.

Resource includes:

• A detailed breakdown of the Edexcel poetry exam question format

• Strategies for planning, structuring, and writing effective comparative essays

• Time management tips and a clear essay planning model

• A guided analysis of a model high-band response

• A practice exam-style question with an extract and writing task

The pack contains a 35-slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation, 3 printable worksheets, poetry extracts, exemplar answers, and practice questions — perfect for classroom teaching, independent revision, or homework.

This resource supports students in building the skills, techniques, and confidence needed to succeed in Paper 2 of the Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam.

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