'The Prodigal' by Elizabeth Bishop

Teach Elizabeth Bishop’s “The Prodigal” with Confidence!

Bring Bishop’s powerful poem “The Prodigal” to life with this 28-slide teaching PowerPoint designed to engage and inspire your students. Perfect for unpacking the poem’s rich themes of isolation, addiction, and redemption.

What’s Inside?

Learning Outcome Focused on Core Themes
Guide students through a deep exploration of the poem’s central themes, helping them connect with the protagonist’s emotional and physical journey.

Engaging Starter Activity
A fun, thought-provoking task to immerse students in the setting and emotional landscape of the poem before reading.

Vivid Imagery
Each stanza is paired with carefully selected images to support students’ understanding of the poem’s setting and tone.

Comprehension Questions
Questions that prompt analysis and ensure comprehension.

Detailed Commentary & Answer Key
Comprehensive notes on the poem’s structure, imagery, and themes, which can be used for teacher guidance or as answers to the comprehension questions.

Extended Writing Plenary
Finish the lesson with a creative, reflective writing task, encouraging students to deepen their understanding of the protagonist’s journey.