
Help your students engage with the imagery and themes of John McCrae’s iconic World War I poem In Flanders Fields through this reflective and accessible word search activity. Designed to reinforce key vocabulary and ideas, it offers a calm yet meaningful way to explore the poem’s focus on sacrifice, remembrance, and legacy.
Perfect for KS2 or KS3 English, this resource can be used as a starter, plenary, homework task, revision activity, or independent study. It works well as part of a war poetry unit or for Remembrance Day learning.
What’s included:
★ Printable word search featuring 30 carefully selected words from the poem
★ Complete answer key for easy checking or peer marking
Words to find include:
Flanders, Poppies, Crosses, Larks, Guns, Dead, Dawn, Sunset, Loved, Lie, Quarrel, Foe, Torch, Faith, Sleep, Grow, Fields, Sacrifice, Remembrance, War, Battlefield, Soldiers, Cemetery, Memorial, Bravery, Legacy, Tragedy, Honour, Peace, Valour
Why use this resource?
✔ Reinforces key vocabulary and imagery from the poem
✔ Encourages reflection on historical and thematic context
✔ Supports poetry analysis in an accessible format
✔ No preparation needed – print and go
Download today to help your students connect with the enduring message of In Flanders Fields while building vocabulary and contextual understanding.
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