Catrin - teaching resource

Catrin – WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology Teaching Resource (First Assessment 2027) 

This GCSE English Literature teaching resource for Catrin by Gillian Clarke is a fully resourced, two-lesson mini-unit designed to help students develop a deep understanding of the poem. Perfectly aligned with the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology (2027 exam onwards), this comprehensive pack supports detailed poetry analysis focusing on language, structure, context, themes and imagery.

What's included:

• A fully editable 42-slide PowerPoint presentation

• 3 printable, ready-to-use worksheets

• Detailed contextual background on Gillian Clarke and relevant social themes

• Close reading and line-by-line analysis of each stanza

• Comprehension questions and discussion activities with suggested answers

• In-depth exploration of key themes including motherhood, conflict, independence and family relationships

• Practice essay questions and model answers

• Comparative analysis tasks linking Catrin to Sonnet 29 from the 2027 anthology

This GCSE poetry resource is ideal for whole-class teaching and one-to-one tuition. It is carefully designed to save teachers time while building student confidence in poetry analysis and comparison skills.

Key Benefits:

• Supports GCSE English Literature assessment objectives

• Engages students with accessible, step-by-step analysis

• Encourages thoughtful discussion and critical thinking

• Helps prepare students for poetry comparison questions

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