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War Photographer – Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology (First Assessment 2027)

This two-lesson mini-unit provides a comprehensive study of Carol Ann Duffy’s ‘War Photographer’, a key poem from the Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology (first assessment 2027). Designed for classroom teaching, revision, and exam preparation, this resource helps students develop close reading, analytical, and comparative essay-writing skills.

The resource includes a 48-slide fully editable PowerPoint and four accompanying worksheets, featuring engaging activities, model answers, and structured tasks suitable for learners of all abilities.

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 suggested answers

• Language & Imagery – Analysing Duffy’s language choices, poetic techniques, and symbolic imagery

• Essay Writing – An exam-style essay question with a sample model response

Lesson Two

• Imagery & Poetic Devices – Exploring Duffy’s vivid descriptions, symbolism, and extended metaphors

• Themes – Examining conflict, trauma, morality, and the role of the photographer

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

• Exam Focus – Comparing War Photographer with Remains and developing comparison essay-writing skills

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

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