Consolidation lesson - students to create their own revision sheet on their favourite poem. To extend, students could also learn one of the poems off by heart and perform it.

Unable to share the power point which goes with this lesson as found on the internet, however, the lessons are based on 'Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan' by Moniza Alvi and many power points and clips can be found easily. This encourages students to create a visual artistic representation of a section of the poem. Works really well with challenging students.

Lessons based on Imtiaz Dharker's poem 'Blessings'. Can easily be differentiated. Works well with middle to lower sets and builds on empathy and creative writing skills as well as poetry analysis.

Lessons encourage students to analyse a Shakespearean sonnet and apply a simple writing frame of analysis. Encourages them to think cratively about language and use of imagery.

Lessons on 'The Man He Killed' by Thomas Hardy (following previous William Butler Yeats lessons). Students should be able to apply a simple frame of analysis.

Developed to teach middle ability students a basic introductory frame of analysis. Easy to adapt for either top or lower ability. Encourages team work and independent learning. Lessons based on 'The Song of the Old Mother' by William Butler Yeats.

Guide for students to evaluate their own lesson.

In which students prepare in groups to teach a whole lesson themselves on a poem from another culture. Excellent for G&T independent learning.

Prep for independent learning students will teach the lesson. Ideal for speaking and listening assessment as well as introducing poetry in preparation for key stage 4 examinations and coursework.

Not My Business - Niyi Osundare

Independent learning activity Ideal for G&T top set students