War Photographer - AQA - teaching resource

War Photographer – AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology

This two-lesson mini-unit provides an in-depth study of Carol Ann Duffy’s ‘War Photographer’, a key poem from the AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology. Designed for classroom teaching, revision, and exam preparation, this comprehensive resource supports students in developing close reading, analytical, and comparative essay-writing skills.

The resource includes a 50-slide fully editable PowerPoint and four accompanying worksheets, featuring engaging activities, model answers, and structured tasks suitable for learners of all abilities.

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Lesson One

• Context – An introduction to Carol Ann Duffy and the inspirations behind War Photographer

• First Reading – Guided reading with comprehension and consolidation questions, plus model answers

• Language & Imagery – Analysing Duffy’s language choices, symbolism, and use of poetic techniques

• Essay Writing – An exam-style essay question with an example model response

Lesson Two

• Imagery & Poetic Devices – Exploring Duffy’s vivid imagery and extended metaphors

• Themes – Examining conflict, memory, trauma, and the moral challenges of war reporting

• Structure & Form – Understanding Duffy’s use of form, rhythm, enjambment, and stanza structure

• Exam Focus – Comparing War Photographer with Poppies and developing comparative essay-writing skills

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This resource is fully editable and can be adapted to suit different abilities, teaching styles, and classroom needs.

To preview War Photographer in detail, select “View All Slides” and click on the images.

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