Poetry Close Reading FOR THE FALLEN Laurence Binyon

Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with War Poet Laurence Binyon’s ‘For the Fallen’. This great war poem is well-known for its poignant imagery and the ‘we will remember them’ synonymous with Remembrance Day or ANZAC Day.

Workshop takes 2-3 lessons. This great poem analysis can be printed in a small booklet. 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
• A poet web-quest page
• An analysis grid
• Questions on the text
• 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:

10 page war poetry close reading workshop