Cousin Kate – WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology Teaching Resource
This fully resourced GCSE English Literature mini-unit supports the study of Cousin Kate by Christina Rossetti from the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology (first assessment 2027). Designed to help students explore and analyse the poem in depth, this two-lesson unit focuses on key aspects including language, structure, context and themes.
Resource includes:
A 56-slide, fully editable PowerPoint presentation
5 printable, ready-to-use worksheets
Contextual information on Victorian society and Rossetti’s views on gender, class and morality
Line-by-line close analysis of the poem
Comprehension tasks, discussion questions and model answers
Detailed study of poetic techniques, imagery, and form
Exploration of core themes such as betrayal, social expectations, power, motherhood and class
Exam-style essay questions and sample responses
Comparison tasks linking Cousin Kate with Catrin (from the 2027 anthology)
Ideal for classroom teaching, one to one tuition, or intervention support, this comprehensive Cousin Kate poetry resource helps students build the analytical skills and contextual understanding needed for success in the GCSE Literature exam.
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