Explore the human experience of World War II through the power of poetry! This engaging unit, perfect for KS2 classrooms studying WWII, delves into historical events and emotions through carefully selected poems.
What’s Included:
★ 5 Engaging Lessons: Comprehensive lesson plans with clear objectives, activities, and thought-provoking questions to guide your teaching.
★ Evocative Poems: A curated selection of poems that capture the experiences of those affected by the war.
★ Interactive PowerPoints: Visually rich presentations with historical images and vocabulary support to enhance understanding.
★ Skill-Building Worksheets: Activities to develop essential reading comprehension skills like vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising.
Learning Objectives:
★ Express first impressions of a poem, supporting opinions with evidence.
★ Use illustrations to represent scenes from a poem.
★ Employ expression and drama to bring a poem’s verses to life.
★ Identify and discuss the themes explored in a poem.
★ Answer comprehension questions about a poem’s meaning and language.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports KS2 English objectives, focusing on reading comprehension and poetry analysis.
★ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances understanding of WWII history through a literary lens.
★ Engaging and Thought-Provoking: Promotes critical thinking and empathy through poetry analysis and discussion.
★ Ready-to-Use: Complete with lesson plans, PowerPoints, and worksheets, saving you valuable prep time.
Other resources you may be interested in:
- Y5/6 World War I Unit (12 lessons): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11988820
- KS2 World War 2 Unit - 5 Outstanding lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11881663
Bring history to life and foster a love of poetry with this impactful World War II poetry unit!
Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 5, Year 6, World War II, poetry analysis, reading comprehension, history, cross-curricular learning.
Tags: KS2 KS3 Year 5 Year 6 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 UKS2 reciprocal English
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