Whole lesson for teaching The Prelude including: Starter activity to encourage inference/deduction about the poem. Another starter (quiz) for second lesson on the poem to test knowledge. Key contextual information about Wordsworth (spots of time, the sublime, Wordsworth’s life) A clear summary of the poem and introduction to the epic tradition (form) References to language and structural techniques. Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching The Emigree including: Starter activity to encourage pupils to remember a place from their childhood - introduces the main ideas of the poem and involves SMSC; a quote from Rumens about her views on poetry can also be used to aid initial discussion around the poem. Another starter with key quotations that asks pupils to identify the poem. Link to a syrian refugee story to build contextual understanding Key contextual information about Rumens References to language and structural techniques. Also includes a name the technique slide for revision of the poem. SMILE mnemonic for revision/Unseen poetry. 2 x homework activity: One to summarise the poem and one to write a creative piece about a place visited to support Eng Lang Paper 1 Q 5. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching The Charge of the Light Brigade including: Starter activity with quotes from the news report on the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava to allow pupils to infer what happened and link this with the poem. Review activity that tests pupils’ knowledge of other poems in the cluster. Homework tasks to research Tennyson Key contextual information about the Battle of Balaclava and Tennyson A clear summary of the poem and references to key themes References to language and structural techniques. Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching Storm on the Island including: Starter activity with key images and a quote from Seamus Heaney to promote discussion about the content of the poem and to challenge pupils to consider the hidden metaphorical meanings. Quiz on language/structural techniques (used in Storm on the Island). Another starter that tests pupils knowledge of other poems in the cluster Slide to encourage pupils to infer what the poem is about based on key themes. Clear mind-map slide for annotations for summary Poem dictionary for unfamiliar words in the poem Key contextual information about Heaney and Ireland References to language and structural techniques. Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Homework tasks for pupils to annotate another Seamus Heaney poem for unseen poetry practice. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching Remains including: Starter activity to consider the connotations of the poem’s title and quotes from Armitage to prompt discussion. Another starter activity that challenges pupils to identify other poems in the cluster through clues. Link to Channel 4 doc on YouTube Homework activity (Unseen poetry practice - Section C) for Mother Any Distance (Love and Relationships cluster) Key contextual information Poem summary References to language and structural techniques. Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching Poppies including: Starter activity based around a quote from Jane Weir (link with Duffy’s poetic ideals as she commissioned the poem). The starter also includes a challenge and prompts pupils to consider the significance that Weir’s textile business may have in relation to the poem. Key contextual information about Armistice and Weir Key themes and summary of the poem. References to language and structural techniques. Review activity to consolidate understanding. Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

An excellent revision resource which includes the following: Whole lesson for teaching how to prepare for the new Section B English Literature Power and Conflict 2017 examination including: Starter activity to invite meta-cognition about the importance of planning and the rating activity allows students to visibly demonstrate their understanding at the beginning and end of the lesson (AfL) Review activity to revise language/structure/form terminology (teacher to provide) Review of exam format and top tips Assessment Objective grid phrased as questions 2 x exam style question (1 for Power and Conflict; 1 for Love & Relationships) for class deconstruction. 4 x options for planning an exam response Revision activity: Create a text profile Revision grid Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching Ozymandias including: Starter activity includes key quotes, images and key themes to invite pupils to infer what the poem may be about and what views Shelley may have had on society. Extra starter activity (can be used as a review) for pupils to summarise the poem in 10 words or less. Copy of the poem for annotations and link of reading on YouTube. Key contextual information. References to language and structural techniques including match up activity with definitions. Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Two home learning activities - research and exam style question. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching My Last Duchess including: Starter activity to introduce My Last Duchess with a link to a news story to introduce the key themes of the poem. This is accompanied by quotes from Browning to promote thinking. Key contextual information about Robert Browning and Renaissance Italy. A poem dictionary. A clear summary of the poem and its key themes. Identified language and structural techniques Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching London including: Starter activity that encourages to pupils to infer what the poem will be about - challenge to consider key themes. Extra starter activity that tests pupils knowledge of the poem and others in the cluster. Key contextual information about Blake and the French Revolution Home Learning Activity References to language and structural techniques with a poem dictionary. Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching Kamikaze including: Starter activity to introduce ‘kamikaze’ with a quote from a pilot that allows a route into the poem. Key contextual information about Kamikaze pilots and Japanese society. A clear summary of the poem and its key themes Identified language and structural techniques A review activity to stretch and challenge pupils about the presentation of the father. Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching Exposure including: Starter activity to introduce the poem and encourage links to abstract meaning. Quotes from Wilfred Owen can also be used to support discussion. Another starter activity to test knowledge of other poems in the cluster. Key contextual information with a main focus on Owen’s life. Detailed summary Identified language and structural techniques - break down of language techniques in each stanza to aid class annotations. Twist to fit activity for key themes to encourage students to select one or more key quotes to fit each of the themes. Review to summarise the deeper meaning of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching Checking Out Me History including: Starter activity to introduce the poem through the use of images and a key quotation from John Agard. Questions to enable students to summarise content of the poem, followed by poem summary. Key contextual information Identified language and structural techniques Twist to fit activity for key themes to encourage students to select one or more key quotes to fit each of the themes. Review to summarise the deeper meaning of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Whole lesson for teaching Bayonet Charge including: Starter activity to introduce the poem and encourage links to key themes. Slides to support summary of each stanza followed by poem summary. Key contextual information Identified language and structural techniques Review activity to encourage students to succinctly summarise the poem Detailed analysis of structure/language techniques with supporting quotations to model to students. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.