This is a fully annotated version of ‘You Will Know When You Get There’ that incudes line by line analysis of imagery, language, structure, tone etc. The analysis is also colour-coded so that points are already divided into suggested topics / paragraphs. It also includes a helpful student handout to support study (pre annotation) that gives an overview, key structural / form observations and a suggested division of the poem into topics. This one also includes questions to support independent annotation.

This is a fully annotated version of ‘The Sea Eats the Land at Home’ that incudes line by line analysis of imagery, language, structure, tone etc. The analysis is also colour-coded so that points are already divided into suggested topics / paragraphs. It also includes a helpful student handout to support study (pre annotation) that gives an overview, key structural / form observations and a suggested division of the poem into topics. This one also includes a PowerPoint and questions to support independent annotation.

This is a fully annotated version of ‘Stormcock in Elder’ that incudes line by line analysis of imagery, language, structure, tone etc. The analysis is also colour-coded so that points are already divided into suggested topics / paragraphs. It also includes a helpful student handout to support study (pre annotation) that gives an overview, key structural / form observations and a suggested division of the poem into topics.

This resource focuses on pp. 9-16 of Journey’s End and helps to develop students’ understanding of Raleigh through his conversation with Osborne. I include a screen shot of the first slide / page as PDFs and ActivInspire Flipcharts do not always show up on pre-views.

This resource uses pp. 47-49 of Journey’s End to develop students’ ability to infer meaning as well as their ability to articulate how they have come to their conclusions in an analytical manner.

This resource focuses on whether the audience ought to feel sympathy for Hibbert and then structures a debate about the issue using the evidence from the play. I include a screen shot of the first slide / page as PDFs and ActivInspire Flipcharts do not always show up on pre-views.

This resource draws upon pp. 42-46 of Journey’s End to get pupils to develop their understanding of the day-to-day life of a soldier in the trenches. It also leads on to a descriptive task and encourages students to reflect on how to create an effective descriptive response. I include a screen shot of the first slide / page as PDFs and ActivInspire Flipcharts do not always show up on pre-views.

This resource analyses the relationship between Osborne, Stanhope and Raleigh in detail using p. 80 as a focus for analysis. I include a screen shot of the first slide / page as PDFs and ActivInspire Flipcharts do not always show up on previews.

This is a larger resource with more focus on the crucial relationship between Stanhope and Osborne in the play - particularly focusing on pp. 27-31 of Journey’s End.

This resource focuses on how Osbourne is characterised and what the audience are intended to infer in pp. 60-64 of Journey’s End. I include a screen shot of the first slide / page as PDFs and ActivInspire Flipcharts do not always show up on pre-views.

This is a fully annotated version of ‘Cetacean’ that incudes line by line analysis of imagery, language, structure, tone etc. The analysis is also colour-coded so that points are already divided into suggested topics / paragraphs. It also includes a helpful student handout to support study (pre annotation) that gives an overview, key structural / form observations and a suggested division of the poem into topics. This one also includes additional questions to support independent analysis and annotations.

This is a fully annotated version of ‘Cetacean’ that incudes line by line analysis of imagery, language, structure, tone etc. The analysis is also colour-coded so that points are already divided into suggested topics / paragraphs. It also includes a helpful student handout to support study (pre annotation) that gives an overview, key structural / form observations and a suggested division of the poem into topics. This one also includes a PowerPoint and questions to support independent annotation.

This is a fully annotated version of ‘Cetacean’ that incudes line by line analysis of imagery, language, structure, tone etc. The analysis is also colour-coded so that points are already divided into suggested topics / paragraphs. It also includes a helpful student handout to support study (pre annotation) that gives an overview, key structural / form observations and a suggested division of the poem into topics.

This is an annotated version of ‘The Spirit is too Blunt an Instrument’ (PDF) which includes suggested starter / discussion, personal responses, topics, structure / form observations etc. Note: This is only a subjective suggestion created by a teacher (I am only human!). I would have loved to have this at the release of the poems, and I sincerely hope that it helps and supports your delivery of the poem! (COMPLETE booklet of ALL poems annotated and in Word available in my ‘shop’!)

This is a fully annotated version of ‘The Poplar-Field’ that incudes line by line analysis of imagery, language, structure, tone etc. The analysis is also colour-coded so that points are already divided into suggested topics / paragraphs. It also includes a helpful student handout to support study (pre annotation) that gives an overview, key structural / form observations and a suggested division of the poem into topics.

This is a fully annotated version of 'Ode on Melancholy’ that incudes line by line analysis of imagery, language, structure, tone etc. The analysis is also colour-coded so that points are already divided into suggested topics / paragraphs. It also includes a helpful student handout to support study (pre annotation) that gives an overview, key structural / form observations and a suggested division of the poem into topics.

This is a fully annotated version of ‘The Caged Skylark’ that incudes line by line analysis of imagery, language, structure, tone etc. The analysis is also colour-coded so that points are already divided into suggested topics / paragraphs. It also includes a helpful student handout to support study (pre annotation) that gives an overview, key structural / form observations and a suggested division of the poem into topics. This one also includes an ActivInspire and questions to support independent annotation.

This resource is a hugely helpful bundle that includes a range of example essays, paragraphs and questions on Journey’s End. It can be helpful for teachers in developing their understanding of the play and how their teaching might be shaped; it can also be useful as exemplar or model material that is given to pupils in order to help them to develop their understanding of how to write analytically at a high level in KS3 or reasonable / solid KS4 level.

This is an annotated version of ‘A Consumer’s Report’ (PDF) which includes suggested starter / discussion, personal responses, topics, structure / form observations etc. Note: This is only a subjective suggestion created by a teacher (I am only human!). I would have loved to have this at the release of the poems, and I sincerely hope that it helps and supports your delivery of the poem!

This is an annotated version of ‘Long Distance / Long Distance II’ (PDF) which includes suggested starter / discussion, personal responses, topics, structure / form observations etc. Note: This is only a subjective suggestion created by a teacher (I am only human!). I would have loved to have this at the release of the poems, and I sincerely hope that it helps and supports your delivery of the poem! (COMPLETE booklet of ALL poems annotated and in Word available in my ‘shop’!)