This three lesson series delves into the stark realities of war through the lens of three poignant poems: “Bayonet Charge,” “Charge of the Light Brigade,” and “Exposure.” Each lesson offers an in-depth analysis, highlighting the visceral imagery, emotional depth, and harsh truths of war, culminating in extended responses that encourage deep reflection on the brutal impact of conflict.

This lesson based on “Bayonet Charge” delves into the poem’s analysis, exploring themes of war, fear, and the soldier’s experience. It highlights the poet’s use of imagery, structure, and language to convey the urgency and confusion of battle. Extended responses focus on the poem’s reflection on duty versus survival instincts.

This lesson on “The Charge of the Light Brigade” offers a comprehensive analysis of Tennyson’s poem, highlighting themes of bravery, tragedy, and the futility of war. Through poetic devices, it explores the valiant yet doomed charge of British cavalry during the Crimean War, encouraging extended responses on the conflict between duty and mortality.

This lesson, PowerPoint presentation delves into the poem Exposure by Wilfred Owen, analysing it’s depiction of World War I, harsh realities. Through detailed poem analysis, it explores themes of natures indifference, the futility of war, and the soldiers suffering. Extended response sections encourage critical, thinking, connecting the poems historical context and Owens poignant critique of the true nature of war.

This extract is shared freely and should be used alongside the lesson titled 'Structure- Prolepsis- Analepsis which is located in my TES shop.

This resource allows for students to familiarise themselves with the terms analepsis and prolepsis and provides stimuli for students to use these skills in their own writing. This resource includes: 1xPPT Resource links: You will need to share the movie trailers detailed below or a movie trailer of your own choice which reflects examples of analepsis and prolepsis. Ratatouille 2007 Oceans 11 2001 Extract: Please look at my free resources to find a copy of the extract worksheet required. ‘Spies’ by Michael Frayn

A lesson exploring the meaning of Garland’s poem ‘Kamikaze’ resulting in an extended creative writing response from students. This lesson includes: 1x PPT

A lesson pitched to low ability students exploring the thoughts and feelings presented in Armitage’s poem ‘Remains’. This resource includes: 1x PPT full lesson

This resource includes: 1x PPT with differentiated tasks to support the learning of low ability students 1x worksheet to support the understanding of key quotes in the poem

This resource includes 1x PPT with differentiated tasks to support the learning of low ability students.

This resource includes: 2x PPT 1x lesson resource

A lesson exploring the themes of the text and the questions which may arise in relation to themes in the GCSE exam. This resource includes: 1x PPT 1x Themes Sheet

A lesson exploring the presentation of Mrs Birling throughout the play which concludes with students being prepared to write a exam style response. This resource includes: 1x PPT 1x Quote bank sheet

A lesson looking at the techniques needed to build strong opening and closing’s in GCSE non fiction writing. 1x PPT 1x Worksheet

A differentiated resource using discussion and modelling to encourage students to write more detailed responses to the text in preparation for GCSE exams. 1x PPT 1x Worksheet

A creative writing lesson with a worksheet to enable students to revise for English language paper 1 question 5.

A low ability lesson exploring the context of the poem with close focus on language analysis. This resource includes: -1x PPT whole lesson

A set of lessons to accompany the teaching of ‘The Emigree’ to a low ability GCSE group. Part three of this resource is inclusive of a comparison lesson linking ‘The Emigree’ to ‘London’ by William Blake. This resource includes: 3x PPT whole lesson 1x PETAL paragraph sentence starter table

Resource includes: - 1x PPT lesson exploring Macbeth in act 3 scene 4 - 2x activity sheet - 1x PPT lesson exploring the portrayal of the witches in act 1 scene 3 and their effect on the audience