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Encourage active discussion and deeper thinking with this Roll the Dice Discussion Board for Jessie Pope’s Who’s for the Game?. Perfect for KS3 or KS4 English lessons, this interactive activity prompts pupils to explore the poem’s persuasive techniques, patriotic tone, and the wider context of World War I propaganda.

Designed to energise classroom discussions, this resource helps pupils analyse the poem in a collaborative, low-pressure format—ideal for revision, homework, or group work.

The download includes:
★ A4 version – perfect for paired work
★ A3 version – ideal for small groups

Sample questions include:
➤ What is the main message of the poem, and how is it conveyed?
➤ Do you think the poem reflects the realities of war? Why or why not?
➤ What does the poem suggest about the consequences of not taking part in the war?

How to use:

  1. Pupils roll the dice
  2. They locate the matching question on the board
  3. They answer or discuss the prompt
  4. Once completed, they cross it off and pass the dice on

A flexible and engaging resource to support analysis of Who’s for the Game?—perfect for encouraging thoughtful discussion and interpretation in a fun, accessible way.

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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.

£4.50

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