Tissue- Fragility and Power

Designed for AQA GCSE English Literature (Power and Conflict anthology), this resource offers two fully resourced lessons exploring the key ideas of fragility and power in Tissue by Imtiaz Dharker.

Students are guided through clear, structured analysis of the poem, with support to unpack its more abstract concepts and develop confident, perceptive interpretations. Carefully scaffolded tasks build students’ ability to analyse language, form, and structure, while embedding relevant subject terminology.

The lessons also provide opportunities to make meaningful comparisons across the Power and Conflict anthology, helping students strengthen their AO3 connections and prepare for the comparative essay.

Includes engaging activities, exam-style questions, and opportunities for extended analytical writing, making it ideal for first teaching, revision, or intervention. Supports students in producing thoughtful, developed responses aligned with top-band (Grade 8–9) criteria.