Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney - GCSE Poetry Revision Worksheet

Students explore Heaney’s depiction of nature’s force and human vulnerability. Activities focus on Heaney’s use of metaphor, structure, and tone, as well as the poem’s themes of isolation and resilience.

This GCSE revision workbook includes
Summary of poem
Exercise 1
Vocabulary list
Thematic Connections
Language and Structure
Poetic Techniques:
Structure and Form:
Context
Memorable Quotes
Questions (x3)
Exercise 2:
The Poem

This workbook emphasises key themes, language analysis, and contextual understanding to support students’ comprehension and exam preparation. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the language techniques and poetic forms used across GCSE Poetry examinations.

It can be printed or used digitally, allowing students to build their skills and confidence with unseen poetry through structured, guided practice.