Remains - Eduqas - teaching resource

Remains - Eduqas new GCSE Poetry Anthology - First Assessment 2027 

This two-lesson mini-unit offers a comprehensive exploration of Simon Armitage’s Remains, specifically tailored for students studying the Eduqas poetry anthology at GCSE. The resource is designed to develop a deep understanding of the poem and support students in comparing it with others from the anthology. It includes a fully editable 53-slide PowerPoint presentation and five accompanying worksheets.

Lesson overview:

Lesson One:

Context – An introduction to the Gulf War and PTSD, featuring an extract from the Channel 4 documentary 'Forgotten Heroes: The Undead'.

First Reading – A structured discussion of Remains with comprehension and consolidation questions (answers included).

Language Analysis – A close examination of the poem’s language, supported by guided questions and model answers.

Essay Writing – A practice essay task to assess students' initial understanding, with an example response for reference.

Lesson Two:

Imagery – In-depth analysis of Armitage’s use of imagery.

Themes – Discussion and analysis of the poem’s central themes.

Structure and Form – Examination of form, structure, rhythm, and rhyme and their effects.

Exam Preparation – Guidance on comparing Remains with War Photographer, including strategies for writing a successful comparison essay in the GCSE exam.

This resource pack offers a rich variety of activities and materials, all of which can be easily adapted, personalised, or differentiated to suit your specific teaching needs.

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