Poppies Jane Weir (PowerPoint and worksheets)

Poppies has been made for the 9-1 GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology and contains a mix of teaching ideas and activities.

The PowerPoint and worksheets cover:

• An introduction to the poem

• Analysis with links to a video reading of the poem and tasks to consolidate understanding

• Exploring how Weir uses structure and form

• Study of the imagery used in the poem

• How Weir uses poetic techniques for effect

• The key themes examined

• A video reading of the poem and further links to Jane Weir and her poetry