A Wife in London - teaching resource

A Wife in London by Thomas Hardy – WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology Teaching Resource

This comprehensive two-lesson mini-unit focuses on Thomas Hardy’s poem A Wife in London, as featured in the WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology. Designed to develop students’ understanding of the poem and its wider context, the resource also explains how to compare it effectively with other anthology poems in the exam.

The teaching pack includes a 47-slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation and six accompanying worksheets with a variety of engaging and exam-focused activities.

Lesson One:

• Context: An introduction to Thomas Hardy and the Boer War

• First Reading: Guided discussion and comprehension questions with example answers

• Imagery: Close analysis of imagery and meaning, supported by model responses

Lesson Two:

• Language: Exploring Hardy’s use of poetic techniques and effects

• Structure & Form: Analysing how form and structure shape meaning

• Themes: Examining key ideas and interpretations

• Exam Focus: Comparing A Wife in London with The Manhunt and learning how to write an effective comparison essay

Fully editable and easily adaptable, this resource is ideal for classroom teaching, homework, intervention, and revision, helping students prepare confidently for the WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature exam.

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