Poetry scheme of work

15 lessons for a Poetry scheme of work (may take longer, depending on the nature of your class). Originally delivered to Year 8, but this can easily be adapted to suit other years. Each lesson is fully planned with learning objectives and homework tasks. Each lesson has a covering slide detailing resources required, which are also listed at the very start of the PowerPoint.

This scheme of work looks at different poems to what is usually explored in class, including ‘Slough’ by Zephaniah, ‘London’ by Blake, ‘Piano’ by Lawrence, ‘Jessica’ by PolarBear, and ‘What For!’ by Noel Petty. The unit allows students to analyse poems and also write their own poems in different styles, culminating in a mini poetry portfolio at the end of the unit that can be assessed for writing skills. The final task in this unit is a speaking and listening activity with peer assessment, encouraging students to perform a poem. Whilst the assessment is based on APP, this can easily be adapted to suit the assessment in your department.

All poems for this unit are included in the resource list.

Files in this resource:
Scheme of work - PowerPoint of all 15 lessons
Lesson 1 Jigsaw - Word document activity for Lesson 1
Lesson 2 Piano - Word document poem for Lesson 2
Lesson 4 Slough poem - Word document poem for Lesson 4
Lesson 4 Slough PEE grid - Word worksheet offering support for students for Lesson 4
Lesson 5 London - Word document poem for Lesson 5
Lesson 9 Poetry sections - Word document poem for Lesson 9
Lesson 11 Poem 1 - Word document poem for Lesson 11
Lesson 11 Poem 2 - Word document poem for Lesson 11
Lesson 13 The Ball poem - Word document poem for Lesson 13
Lesson 13 The Road poem - Word document poem for Lesson 13