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Explore propaganda, patriotism, and persuasive language with this creative writing resource based on Jessie Pope’s World War I poem Who’s for the Game? Ideal for KS3 or KS4 English, these prompts encourage pupils to think critically about the poem’s message, context, and tone—while responding in imaginative and reflective ways.

Perfect for creative writing lessons, homework, cover work, or assessment prep, this resource helps pupils connect emotionally and historically with the poem through character-driven tasks and personal perspectives.

The download includes:
★ A full list of 10 creative writing prompts
★ Individual printable handouts for each prompt, with lined space for writing

Example prompts include:
➤ Write a diary entry from the perspective of a young man in 1914 who has just read the poem. How might it affect his thoughts about going to war?
➤ Imagine you are Jessie Pope. Write a letter to a friend explaining why you wrote Who’s for the Game? and what you hoped to achieve.

With a range of creative tasks to choose from, this resource can be easily differentiated for mixed-ability groups—pupils can select their own prompt or be assigned one to suit their level.

A powerful resource for teaching war poetry, persuasive language, and historical context through creative engagement.

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Who's for the Game? Activities and Teaching Resources Bundle

Support your students in exploring the persuasive power and patriotic fervour of Jessie Pope’s Who’s for the Game? with this all-in-one teaching bundle. Designed to promote close reading, historical understanding, and creative response, this resource pack offers a wide range of interactive and analytical activities to help students engage with the poem’s tone, structure, and persuasive techniques. Packed with revision tools, discussion prompts, and imaginative tasks, this bundle deepens students’ understanding of key themes including propaganda, duty, bravery, gender expectations, and the romanticising of war. This bundle includes: ✔ Who’s for the Game? Creative Writing Prompts – Inspire imaginative responses linked to the poem’s key ideas ✔ Who’s for the Game? Word Search – Reinforce key vocabulary in an engaging way ✔ Who’s for the Game? Crossword Puzzle – Consolidate knowledge through clue-based revision ✔ Who’s for the Game? Creative Post-Reading Tasks – A choice of nine activities, from podcasts to symbolic collages ✔ Who’s for the Game? Roll the Dice Discussion Board – Encourage thoughtful, student-led discussion ✔ Who’s for the Game? Bingo Revision Game – A fast-paced, interactive way to review imagery, structure, and theme ✔ Who’s for the Game? Essay Questions – 15 analytical prompts exploring persuasive techniques, context, and poetic devices ✔ Fully editable PowerPoint – Four-lesson sequence with analysis slides, creative tasks, homework ideas, and D.I.R.T. activities Why choose this bundle? ✔ Versatile – Suitable for introducing, exploring, or revising the poem ✔ Engaging – A variety of tasks to suit different learning styles and abilities ✔ Time-Saving – Ready-to-use printables requiring minimal preparation Perfect for: ✔ KS3 & GCSE English ✔ War poetry and World War One context studies ✔ Cover lessons or enrichment tasks ✔ Exam preparation and revision Download today and help your students uncover the persuasive power and historical context of Pope’s enduring war poem — while building analytical and creative skills in a range of engaging formats.

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