Complete lesson looking at the poem ‘Valentine’ by Carol Ann Duffy. Starter task and plenary task included. Main focus is metaphor, with guided annotation for students to complete in partners.

Comparison of ‘Valentine’ by Carol Ann Duffy and ‘Gap Year’ by Jackie Kay. plenary and starter task included. Key themes identified and used to compare between the two poems.

Primarily used for SEN Children, or children who are easily distracted, to keep them on task. Also avoids constant repetiton of tasks.