Education for Leisure by Carol Ann Duffy Worksheet

Carol Ann Duffy Poetry Bundle

Thank you for considering our teaching resources for your classroom needs. Our Carol Ann Duffy Poetry Bundle is designed to enhance your English literature lessons and engage students with the poems of this renowned poet. Please note that all resources are in PDF format and are not editable. The bundle includes a variety of worksheets focusing on different poems by Carol Ann Duffy, such as "Education is Leisure," "Anne Hathaway," "War Photographer," "Valentine," "Havisham," and "Little Red Cap." These worksheets aim to deepen students' understanding of the themes, literary devices, and techniques used by the poet. Additionally, there is a worksheet specifically tailored for researching the poet herself, allowing students to delve into Carol Ann Duffy's background and inspiration. Moreover, the bundle features a lesson presentation for Duffy's popular poem "Valentine," providing a structured guide for teaching this poem effectively. Furthermore, there is a worksheet dedicated to comparing Carol Ann Duffy's "War Photographer" with Simon Armitage's "Remains," encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills in students. As an extra bonus, we have included generic resources to support students in their literary studies. These include revision notes on poetic devices, flashcards focusing on literary devices and language features, a literary devices quiz to test students' knowledge, and revision notes specifically covering literary devices and language features in-depth. Please note that we do not provide copies of the poems themselves in this resource due to copyright restrictions. However, the poems can easily be sourced online or through approved literature textbooks to accompany these resources effectively. Our aim is to provide high-quality educational materials that support and enrich the learning experience in English literature classrooms. We believe that these resources will be a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit and will help students engage with Carol Ann Duffy's poetry in a meaningful way.