AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Bundle

Thank you for considering our teaching resource, a comprehensive collection aimed at supporting the teaching of poetry analysis with a focus on British Literature. This resource is meticulously designed to enhance students’ critical thinking skills, literary analysis capabilities, and understanding of various poetic forms and techniques.

Our teaching resource includes worksheets for a selection of renowned poems from prominent British poets across different eras:

Percy Bysshe Shelley, Ozymandias (1818)
William Blake, London (1794)
Robert Browning, My Last Duchess (1842)
Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Charge of the Light Brigade (1854)
Wilfred Owen, Exposure (1917)
Seamus Heaney, Storm on the Island (1966)
Ted Hughes, Bayonet Charge (1957)
Simon Armitage, Remains (2008)
Jane Weir, Poppies (2009)
Carol Ann Duffy, War Photographer (1985)
Imtiaz Dharker, Tissue (2006)
Carol Rumens, The Émigrée (1993)
Beatrice Garland, Kamikaze (2013)
John Agard, Checking Out Me History (2007)
In addition to the poem worksheets, the resource offers supplementary materials for in-depth exploration and comparative analysis:

Comparing Carol Ann Duffy’s Poem War Photographer with Remains by Simon Armitage Worksheet
Researching the Author Carol Ann Duffy Worksheet
William Blake London Presentation
Researching the Author William Blake Worksheet
Comparing the Poems Exposure by Wilfred Owen and London by William Blake Worksheet
Poetic Devices Revision Notes
Note on PoemsPlease note that the resource does not include copies of the poems themselves due to copyright restrictions. However, students can easily access the poems online for reference.

PDF DownloadThis teaching resource is available for download in PDF format. The PDF is designed to be non-editable to maintain the integrity of the content and formatting.

BenefitsBy utilising this teaching resource, educators can foster a stimulating learning environment that encourages critical analysis, independent research, and appreciation for the rich tapestry of English literature. Students will develop their analytical skills, enhance their understanding of poetic devices, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the works of these esteemed British poets.

We are confident that our teaching resource will be a valuable addition to your curriculum and will enrich the educational experience for both teachers and students alike.