3 lessons (4 with the additional activities at the end of the presentation) that focus on exploring and analysing the poem ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy. There are a range of activities that are tailored for pair and individual work. Suitable for a mixed or higher ability year 10 class and can be used to supplement an existing scheme either on the GCSE ‘Power and Conflict’ Anthology or the IGCSE Literature Poem Anthology.

A lesson covering the theme of identity in ‘Half-Caste’ by John Agard. Suitable for a higher ability year 10 class or a mixed ability year 11 group. Works as a standalone lesson or to supplement an existing scheme. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is assumed and there are opportunities for individual and group work.

One (two including an exam practice question) lesson exploring attitudes to love and death in the poem La Belle Dame Sans Merci by John Keats. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is required, activities are individual and group based. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 group or a higher ability year 10 class. This could be used as a standalone lesson, revision or to supplement an existing SoW.

A lesson exploring issues of identity in the poem ‘Search for my Tongue’ by Sujata Bhatt. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is assumed. Suitable for a higher ability year 10 class or a mixed ability year 11 group. Can be used either as a standalone lesson or to support an existing scheme of work.

A lesson focusing on analysis of dramatic monologue used in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning. The poem is annotated and there is contextual information along with group activities and individual work. Suitable for a higher ability year 10 class or a mixed ability year 11 group. Can be used to supplement an exisiting scheme of work or as a standalone lesson in the vein of an unseen poem.

A lesson focusing on thematic links and analysis of Act 5, Scene 1 of Macbeth. A quote matching activity is included as well as an extract and annotations. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 class or higher ability year 10 group. Can be used to supplement an existing SoW or as a revision activity.

A lesson focusing on Act 4 Scene 3 of Macbeth. Comprehension questions and a short creative writing activity as well as opportunities for pair work are included, as well as key quotes to explore. Copies of the play are required. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 class or higher ability year 10. Can be used to supplement an existing SoW or as revision.

A lesson focusing on Act 4 Scene 2 of Macbeth. Comprehension questions and key quotes are included and explored. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 or higher ability year 10 class. Also useful for revision.

A lesson focusing on the supernatural within Act 3 Scene 4 of Macbeth. Annotated extract examples for scaffolding are included in the slides. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 class or a higher ability year 10 group. Can also be used as a revision aid.

A lesson focusing on Act 3, Scene 3 of Macbeth. Opportunities for pair work and a notes on key quotes included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 class or as a revision aid.

A lesson (potentially 1 and a half) based around exploring and analysing diction in the poem ‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis MacNeice. Knowledge of common poetic devices is assumed. The lesson is suited to a higher level GCSE/IGCSE class and can be used to supplement an exisiting poetry SoW or as a standalone revision lesson.

A tablemat style resource useful for deconstructing IGCSE English Literature exam questions on the poetry anthology. The main slide would work best printed on A3 and is useful either as a revision aid or classroom scaffold to assist students in making thematic links between texts.

A lesson based around exploring and analysing the poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling. Suitable as an introductory lesson to the poem and for a higher ability year 10 class familiar with poetic techniques.

A lesson focusing on the poem ‘Still, I Rise’ by Maya Angelou. Suitable for IGCSE/GCSE year 10 classes who already have a sound knowledge of poetic techniques.

A lesson focusing on attitudes to war and how these are conveyed in ‘Disabled’. Students should be familiar with the more obvious poetic devices and there are activities for pair and group depending on class requirements. Originally used with a higher ability year 10 class, it would also work as a revision lesson and to supplement an existing KS4 poetry scheme.

A lesson consisting of an introduction to key techniques and activities for analysing and exploring the poem ‘Out, Out-’ by Robert Frost. Prior knowledge of simple poetic devices is expected. Practice questions and brief contextual information is included. Suitable for mid to higher ability year 10 classes studying IGCSE English Language and Literature or as standalone poetry analysis practice.

A lesson based on the poem ‘Harlem’ by Langston Hughes. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is required as it was originally taught to a higher ability year 8 class. Can be used as a standalone lesson for consolidation/practice or to supplement a scheme of work based around ideas of social justice.

A lesson that explore symbolism in the poem 'The Tyger' by William Blake. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is assumed. Modeled writing and a key included, this lesson is suitable for a higher ability year 10 group and can operate as a standalone or to supplement an existing scheme.

A lesson based around analysing the poem 'Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker. Comprehension questions and annotations are included of the poem. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is assumed and this is suitable for the iGCSE in English Literature. Originally pitched at a higher level year 10 class, this would supplement an existing scheme or as a standalone lesson.