Free Shoes by Sharon Olds War Poem KS3 / KS4 Unseen Comprehension and Writing Activities

This lesson allows KS3 students to consider the themes, language and structure of a poem about an aspect of war - Evacuees and Evacuation. The poem is approached on a step by step basis, making the resource suitable for KS3 students beginning poetry studies or weaker KS4 students who find poetry challenging. It would also be suitable for able KS3 students studying WW2. The subject matter is popular and allows students to apply prior knowledge and context to the text.

There is a also a writing task which allows students to apply their understanding of the poem to a creative task