A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports students as they analyse two unseen poems and answer both unseen poetry questions (24 marks and 8 marks) in preparation for AQA English Literature Paper 2. With the exam only a few weeks away it is amazing how many schools focus so much of their energies on the anthology poetry in Power and Conflict and Love and Relationships but seem to sideline Unseen Poetry when it is worth 32 marks in total. This lesson is definitely worth getting if you want to help build students’ independence rather than them relying on you to spoon feed them all the necessary information.

REVAMPED! Power and Conflict revision guide that comes in a fully editable PowerPoint or a printable PDF for students, parents and teachers. A fully differentiated revision guide for KS4 students looking at the AQA Power and Conflict GCSE Poetry Anthology for Literature Paper 2. The revision guide includes differentiated activities for every poem, including: The Prelude; Storm on the Island; Exposure; The Charge of the Light Brigade; Bayonet Charge; Remains; Poppies; War Photographer; Kamikaze; Ozymandias; London; My Last Duchess; The Émigrée; Checking Out Me History; Tissue. Now includes revision activites to help compare poems and make meaningful comparisons, as well as a guide to the mark scheme and what the examiners are looking for in your answers.

Eduqas poetry new anthology revision flashcards / notes / exam prep mat for the new Eduqas poetry anthology. Currently includes: Poetry introduction and The Schoolboy by William Blake I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth Cousin Kate by Christina Rossetti Sonnet 29 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning Drummer Hodge by Thomas Hardy Disabled by Wilfred Owen I Shall Return by Claude McKay Decomposition by Zulfikar Ghose Catrin by Gillian Clarke Blackberry Picking by Seamus Heaney Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy Dusting the Phone by Jackie Kay Remains by Simon Armitage Origin Story by Eve L Ewing It contains detailed notes on every poem, covering structure and form, messages, imagery and language, emotions and context.

2025 Unseen Poetry model answer for BOTH questions on Table by Robert Hull and Like a Beacon by Grace Nichols. This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2. Includes two answers that weaves together language and structure analysis, relevant comparisons how and why the two writers present their poems in relation to home and family. Please leave a review if you are able to. Have a query or question? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk Please note that this resource pack does not contain the exam paper or the question. This is a teaching aid designed for educators who have access to the papers themselves.

3 worksheets for unseen poems -AQA. Useful as cover lessons or for remote teaching activities

A revision grid for the Eduqas/WJEC 2027 (first exam) new poetry anthology. Designed to neatly fit on one A3 page to assist revision and making comparative links, it contains a brief overview, 3 key quotations briefly explained and a brief summary of points you could develop about context and structure.

This comprehensive AQA Unseen Poetry Workbook is designed to help students build confidence and excel in their poetry exam. Packed with expert guidance, practical exercises, and useful resources, this workbook provides a clear and structured approach to tackling unseen poetry in the AQA English Literature exam. Key Features: Assessment Objectives: A breakdown of the key assessment objectives (AOs) for unseen poetry, helping students understand what the examiners are looking for and how to meet these criteria in their responses. How to Tackle the Exam: Step-by-step strategies for approaching the unseen poetry exam, from reading the poem carefully to planning and structuring your answer. 24-Mark Question Practice with Scaffolded Guidance: Practice questions based on past exam-style prompts, with scaffolded guidance to help students approach their analysis. 8-Mark Question Practice with Scaffolded Guidance: Similar to the 24-mark question practice, this section includes targeted 8-mark questions with step-by-step guidance on how to effectively respond within a shorter, more focused framework. Model Answers for Both 24-Marks and 8-Marks: Model answers for both 24-mark and 8-mark questions, showing students how to craft well-developed, coherent, and insightful responses. These examples demonstrate the level of detail and analysis required to achieve high marks. Form, Structure, and Language Glossary: A useful glossary of key terms related to form, structure, and language. This includes definitions and examples of literary devices, structural features, and language techniques, helping students to confidently discuss how these elements contribute to the meaning and impact of the poem. With this AQA Unseen Poetry Workbook, students will have all the tools they need to approach their unseen poetry exam with clarity and confidence. Whether you are working through practice questions, reviewing model answers, or learning how to analyze form and language effectively, this workbook is an essential resource for success.

A detailed lesson on The Soldier by Rupert Brooke that explores attitudes before 1914 and how these changed as the First World War progressed. The lesson includes differentiated activities throughout, as well as detailed notes on the poem, a model paragraph, scaffolds, a range of engaging tasks to make war poetry relevant and interesting for students and more. Useful for Remembrance Day as well.

This well-presented PowerPoint contains fifteen engaging one-hour lessons (190 slides) that focus on preparing students for AQA’s GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Section C - Unseen Poetry (8702). There are a wide range of tasks (listed below) that focus on building the skills needed for AO1 and AO2 - including practice questions, original model responses and extension tasks. The PowerPoint includes a baseline assessment and an end of unit assessment. All of the questions are written in the style of the GCSE exam so that students are familiar with the format in advance of sitting the qualification. There are weekly unseen poetry essay homework tasks, as well as three extra slides with exam-based questions and tasks that could be used as cover work or as extra questions for revision. A range of poets and topics are included, such as: Owen, Browning, Blake, Bronte, Wordsworth, Orwell, Lawrence, Hardy, Rossetti & more. Areas Covered: Lesson 1: The Big Picture & Introduction Lesson 2: Unseen Poetry Baseline Assessment Lesson 3: Understanding & Annotating Lesson 4: Approaching a 24 Marker Lesson 5: A Full 24 Marker Lesson 6: Thinking About Structure Lesson 7: 24 Marks of Practice Lesson 8: Introduction to Comparison Lesson 9: Thinking About Language Lesson 10: Intriguing Language Lesson 11: Inferences & Connotations Lesson 12: Modal Verbs Lesson 13: Practice Assessment Lesson 14: The Perfect Answer Lesson 15: Unseen Poetry End Of Unit Assessment Extra: Three additional exam questions Please check out my other resources in my shop. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

2026 Unseen Poetry model answer for BOTH questions on Promise by Barbara Crooker and Dreams by Langston Hughes. This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2. Includes two answers that weaves together language and structure analysis, relevant comparisons how and why the two writers present their poems in relation to hopes and dreams. Please leave a review if you are able to. Have a query or question? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk Please note that this resource pack does not contain the exam paper or the question. This is a teaching aid designed for educators who have access to the papers themselves.

This popular revision sheet that I created back in 2016 has achieved 791 sales. I have updated and expanded it in subsequent years. It contains concise notes for all 15 poems under the following headings: Power Conflict Key quotations Structure Context/Message In addition to the main resource, there are various differentiated suggestions and resources to ensure students use the revision grid effectively. I have added an enhanced version for 2025 which includes explanations of the top 5 quotations for each poem and a PowerPoint full of ideas about how to use the knowledge organiser to revise. There are 3 differentiated accompanying worksheets that direct students towards effective use of the revision grid by writing the opening to a range of questions with different levels of prompting. Includes 15 sample AQA style questions (one per poem) and PowerPoint containing some annotations for every poem. You may wish purchase this as part of a power and conflict bundle which also includes lots of other revision resources on the poems along with several writing frames.

Lesson 1: Unseen Poetry 24-Mark Question – Table by Robert Hull (AQA, June 2025) Overview A fully guided lesson designed to help students confidently approach the 24-mark unseen poetry question in the AQA exam. Using the June 2025 set poem Table by Robert Hull, this lesson breaks down the process step by step, providing the perfect balance of support and challenge. Key Features Guided walk-through of how to approach the question. Scaffolded tasks to explore meaning, language, structure and effect. Clear modelling of how to plan and structure a 24-mark response. Strategies to build independence and exam technique. What’s included ✔ Complete PowerPoint lesson ✔ Structured activities with built-in scaffolding ✔ Exam-style question and writing guidance Why this resource? Saves planning time with a ready-to-use lesson. Builds confidence for a challenging exam question. Suitable for whole-class teaching, cover or focused revision. Engages students with a supportive, step-by-step approach. Lesson 2: Unseen Poetry 8-Mark Comparison – Table and Like a Beacon (AQA, June 2025) Overview This focused lesson supports students in tackling the shorter, 8-mark unseen poetry comparison. Using Table by Robert Hull and Like a Beacon by Grace Nichols from the June 2025 AQA exam, the lesson models a clear approach to comparing poems under timed conditions. Key Features Step-by-step guidance on how to compare ideas and methods. A model comparison paragraph for students to annotate and evaluate. Scaffolding to support students in crafting their own response. Practical exam strategies to maximise marks in limited time. What’s included ✔ Complete PowerPoint lesson ✔ High-quality model response for annotation ✔ Comparison activities with clear success criteria ✔ Exam-style practice question **Why this resource? Provides targeted preparation for the 8-mark question. Includes a model answer to help students understand exam expectations. Encourages active engagement through annotation tasks. Flexible for revision, homework, cover or classroom teaching.

AQA Power & Conflict Poetry Display Pack Minimalist Posters for GCSE English Literature Transform your English classroom with this beautifully designed set of A4 / A3 printable posters for the AQA Power & Conflict anthology. Each poster features: The poem title and poet’s name A key quotation from the poem 2 - 3 key themes A clean, modern minimalist design inspired by vintage war and literature posters Perfect for displays, revisions boards, and classroom discussion, these posters will help students visually connect each poem to its core ideas and message. Included in this pack: All 15 Power & Conflict poems (and title page) Ready-to-print PDF formats Neutral classroom-friendly colours (no ink-heavy backgrounds) Matching typography and layout for a cohesive classroom look Perfect for: Display boards and revision corners English literature classrooms Student study aids and wall visuals Teachers who want a professional, cohesive display set

A full, differentiated poetry scheme of work for year 7. Covers 18 lessons. Includes: Two differentiated PowerPoints for ‘more able’ (MA) and ‘less able’ (LA) with prompts and answers in the ‘Notes’ section Brief context and history of poetry focusing on earliest poems and purpose/context of nursery rhymes Introduction to key forms (haiku, free-verse, lyric and narrative) Introduction to poetic devices Introduction to key conventions of poetry (form, mood, language and structure) Application of poetic conventions and analysis to key poems centered around the theme of ‘Growing Up’ (‘Mrs Tilscher’s Class’, ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’, ‘Nettles’ and ‘Riding Downhill on a Bicycle’) Worksheets and planning sheets to prepare for an analytical assessment on ‘Riding Downhill on a Bicycle’ Planning sheets for writing their own poem A medium term plan document

A fantastically detailed unseen poetry knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to both AQA English Literature Paper 2 unseen poetry questions, language analysis, structure and form analysis, and key content information, as well as detailed info on meter, language, rhyme, scaffolded answers and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for AQA English Literature Paper 2 students. The resource includes an editable PowerPoint AND a PDF file to make things easier to print out onto A3 paper. UPDATE: Now includes a four page A4 version for ease of printing and could be used for revision flash cards, too! Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

2023 Unseen Poetry model answer for BOTH questions on Scaffolding by Seamus Heaney and Yours by Daniel Hoffman. This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2 (2023 onwards) or Paper 1 (2022 and before). Includes two answers that weaves together language and structure analysis, relevant comparisons how and why the two writers present their poems in relation to caring for others. Please note that due to copyright restrictions, the actual poems are not included in this resource, but are available from the AQA website or online.

A resource with worksheets providing an introduction to poetry, including different poetic forms and poem types, features, and exercises to students to write their own poems.

An anthology of 'unseen poems' to use for revision. The booklet is geared towards students sitting the AQA Certificate in English Literature but could easily be adapted. Teaches students to use the 'MITSL' approach to analyse poems.

A quick and easy unseen poem that ties in well with the power and conflict anthology of AQA. Suitable for Key Stage Four Medium to High ability

A collection of poems with questions getting gradually more difficult as students work their way through. Aimed at KS4 for unseen poetry analysis practice. Guidance on how to revise and where to find more unseen poems at the end of the booklet.