As Imperceptibly as Grief - teaching resource

As Imperceptibly as Grief by Emily Dickinson – WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology Teaching Resource

This detailed two-lesson mini-unit focuses on Emily Dickinson’s poem As Imperceptibly as Grief, featured in the WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology. Designed to deepen students’ understanding of the poem, this resource also explains how to compare it effectively with other anthology poems in the GCSE exam.

The teaching pack includes a 40-slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation and four accompanying worksheets with engaging, structured, and exam-focused activities.

Lesson One:

• Context: A brief introduction to Emily Dickinson and the background of the poem

• First Reading: Guided discussion with comprehension and consolidation questions (example answers included)

• Language & Imagery: Detailed analysis of Dickinson’s language choices and imagery, supported by model responses

• Essay Writing: An initial essay question to assess understanding, with an example answer provided

Lesson Two:

• Imagery: Exploring Dickinson’s use of imagery in greater depth

• Themes: Discussion of the central ideas and interpretations within the poem

• Structure & Form: Analysing how Dickinson’s choices shape meaning and tone

• Exam Focus: Comparing As Imperceptibly as Grief with To Autumn by John Keats, with guidance on writing a strong comparison essay

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

GCSE Poetry Teaching Resources

All GCSE English Teaching Resources

Get access to thousands of pages of resources. Find out more about membership here.