GCSE Poetry and Place - teaching resource

GCSE Poetry and Place – Complete Teaching Resource

This engaging four-lesson mini-unit is designed to introduce pupils to the skills needed to analyse poetry effectively at GCSE level. Using the poems Island Man by Grace Nichols and Blessing by Imtiaz Dharker, the unit develops students’ understanding of imagery, language, poetic devices, and structure, while providing a clear framework for writing extended analytical responses.

The resource includes a fully editable PowerPoint presentation and supporting materials, making it easy to adapt for different ages and abilities.

Resource highlights:

• A structured four-lesson mini-unit with an optional extension task

• Detailed study of Island Man by Grace Nichols and Blessing by Imtiaz Dharker

• Focus on imagery, figurative language, and poetic techniques

• Step-by-step teaching of the P.E.E.D. technique (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Development) to support essay writing

• Engaging activities to build confidence in reading, interpreting, and analysing poetry

• Fully editable and adaptable to suit a range of teaching contexts and learner need

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