Lines Written in Early Spring

Lines Written in Early Spring – William Wordsworth

AQA GCSE English Literature: Worlds and Lives Poetry Anthology

41-slide PowerPoint and 3 worksheets – fully editable

Bring William Wordsworth’s Lines Written in Early Spring to life in your classroom with this comprehensive two-lesson teaching resource for AQA GCSE English Literature. Designed to meet all AQA assessment objectives, this engaging and fully editable pack helps students explore the poem’s context, language, structure and themes through clear guidance, interactive activities and model exam responses.

Lesson One introduces Wordsworth and the Romantic movement, setting the poem in its historical and philosophical context. Learners analyse how Wordsworth contrasts the harmony of nature with human disconnection and corruption, using guided reading, comprehension, and contextual study tasks.

Lesson Two develops close analytical skills, focusing on language, imagery, structure and themes. A detailed stanza-by-stanza breakdown, scaffolded essay practice, and opportunities for independent interpretation build students’ confidence in AO2 analysis and exam-style writing.

The resource explores the poem’s key themes—the natural world, spirituality, reflection, innocence, and purity—and provides insight into Wordsworth’s form and structure. A final comparison section supports GCSE comparative poetry skills, linking Lines Written in Early Spring with Shall Earth No More Inspire Thee.

Perfect for whole-class teaching or revision, this resource offers everything you need to teach Wordsworth’s Lines Written in Early Spring effectively and with confidence.