'Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker

2x complete lessons and worksheets for teaching Blessing by Imtiaz Dharker at KS3. It is designed to support students in moving from first understanding and annotation to confident language analysis and paragraph writing.

The pack is ideal for mixed-ability classes and includes clear scaffolding, structured discussion tasks, and independent Focus Zone activities.

What’s included:

A complete lesson PowerPoint introducing context, key vocabulary (contrast, migration, diversity), and themes of identity and belonging
Guided prediction and discussion starters using images, sound, and setting
A structured VISIT annotation framework (Voice, Imagery, Structure, Intentions, Themes) to support independent poem annotation
A full analysis workbook with scaffolded tasks on:
Sensory imagery
Repetition and rhythm
Metaphor and simile (tenor / vehicle / relationship)
Close language analysis (connotations, methods, effects)
Exam-style analysis questions
A step-by-step paragraph planning table with sentence starters, leading to a full written response