GCSE (AQA), English Literature - Unseen Poetry Guide and Practice Paper

These two booklets provide comprehensive resources designed to support GCSE, English Literature (AQA) students in exploring and analyzing unseen poetry. Focused on key poems like The Voice by Thomas Hardy, Remember by Christina Rossetti, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth, and Ode to the West Wind by Percy Bysshe Shelley, these guides help students deepen their understanding of how poets convey emotions and complex themes through language, structure, and imagery.

Booklet 1: Poetic Analysis Framework & Exam Practice

This booklet introduces a versatile and easy-to-remember framework for analysing unseen poems. It equips students with the tools to examine subjects, themes, tone, imagery, language devices, and emotions systematically.
Featuring a model essay about The Voice by Thomas Hardy this booklet helps students practice and develop their ability to answer the poetry question effectively. A plan to compare the poems is also provided.

A fully-structured exam practice section is included, offering a clear plan for students to follow when writing their responses.

Booklet 2: Practice Paper - Nature in Poetry

Building on analysis skills, this booklet focuses on two iconic poems, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth and Ode to the West Wind by Percy Bysshe Shelley. It is designed for students to practice their skills.

Ideal for in-class lessons, this resource includes structured question prompts, detailed model responses, and revision tips to strengthen students’ analytical writing skills in line with AQA, GCSE English Literature requirements.