Excerpt from The Prelude - In the Frosty Season - teaching resource

Excerpt from The Prelude – In the Frosty Season by William Wordsworth – WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology Teaching Resource

This detailed two-lesson mini-unit focuses on William Wordsworth’s Excerpt from The Prelude – In the Frosty Season, featured in the WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology. Designed to develop students’ analytical skills and exam confidence, this resource explores the poem’s language, imagery, structure, themes, and context, while providing clear guidance on comparing it with other anthology poems.

The teaching pack includes a 54-slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation and three accompanying worksheets with structured and exam-focused activities.

Lesson One:

• Context: Introduction to William Wordsworth, the Romantic movement, and the poem’s background

• First Reading: Annotated copy of the poem with glossary and comprehension questions (example answers included)

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

• Essay Writing: An extended essay question to assess initial understanding, with a sample response provided

Lesson Two:

• Imagery: Exploring how Wordsworth uses vivid imagery to convey meaning

• Themes: Analysing key ideas, including the power of nature, childhood memories, and Romantic ideals

• Structure & Form: Examining form, rhythm, and stanza organisation for effect

• Exam Focus: Comparing Excerpt from The Prelude with Death of a Naturalist by Seamus Heaney, including tips and model answers for comparison essays

Fully editable and adaptable, this resource is ideal for classroom teaching, homework, intervention, and revision, helping students gain a thorough understanding of the poem and prepare effectively for the WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature exam.

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