Death of a Naturalist

Death of a Naturalist by Seamus Heaney is a detailed teaching resource which consists of a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation.

English Teaching Resources GCSE: Death of a Naturalist (Seamus Heaney) includes a range and variety of lessons and activities for all abilities:

1. A brief biography of Seamus Heaney.
2. Analysis of the poem Death of a Naturalist, discussion of ideas and consolidation of understanding.
3. Structure & imagery- Discuss how Heaney uses structure and explore the imagery of the poem.
4. Style - Analysis of the use of poetic techniques in Death of a Naturalist.
5. Themes of Death of a Naturalist explored, consolidation of meaning and purpose.

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