Wilfred Owen DULCE ET DECORUM EST Poetry Analysis Worksheets

This Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity uses Wilfred Owen’s DULCE ET DECORUM EST to help kids learn about poetry analysis. This epic Australian poem is a memory of great men with adventuring spirits who came to Australia seeking better lives and worked hard side by side to earn it. It is also a warning to those who follow - to lead good lives and not forget the sacrifices that gave them all they have.

Workshop takes 2-4 lessons. This poetry analysis booklet can be instantly printed for students. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a reliever or substitute teacher - everything needed is included.

Perfect for students in Upper High School - New Zealand Years 11-13, Australia Years 10-12, USA Years 10-12, and Britain Years 10-12 (Key Stage 4-5).

Included:

• A list of language techniques to look for
• An analysis grid
• A language features page to focus on two chosen language features
• 4 great extension tasks for students to choose from
• A sample marking schedule
• Teacher sample analysis notes

Included:

13 page poetry close reading workshop