Piano

A complete, ready-to-use lesson on D.H. Lawrence’s poem “Piano.”
This resource helps students understand how language features create mood, memory, and emotion. Suitable for KS3 / Junior Cycle, with clear scaffolding for mixed-ability and SEN learners.

What’s Included

Brief background on D.H. Lawrence (student-friendly).

Full poem text for annotation.

Language feature definitions (simile, metaphor, imagery, sound imagery, personification, contrast, nostalgia).

Language identification activity using key quotations.

Short analysis questions (2–3 sentence responses).

Differentiated comprehension questions:

Bronze (recall)

Silver (explain with evidence)

Gold (analysis)

Ideal for introducing poetry analysis, language techniques, or practising PEE.

Clear, structured, and engaging—perfect for classroom use, homework, or revision.