This downloadable PPT lesson provides a detailed analysis of A Valediction Forbidding Mourning. This is perfect for high school FET CAPS aligned South African classroom. This resource can also be used to teach the analysis of unseen poetry in any curriculum.
The lesson guides learners step-by-step through the poem’s meaning, context, themes and literary techniques making it accessible for both teachers and students to use. It includes:
Thorough stanza by stanza analysis
Clear explanations of key techniques and how they shape meaning
Questions and prompts to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
A short comprehension activity at the end to consolidate learning.
PPT lesson with a detailed analysis of A Childhood in Heidelberg with analysis of themes, techniques and a short comprehension task. Ideal for unseen poetry analysis and exam prep.
This ready-to-use PPT lesson provides a detailed analysis of An Author to her Book. Ideal for high school English classes in South Africa (CAPS-Aligned) and equally valuable for international curricular, this resource also works perfectly for teaching the analysis of unseen poetry.
The lesson explores the poem’s extended metaphor, tone, and historical context, making it accessible for learners while building confidence in literary analysis. It includes:
Thorough line-by-line analysis of Bradstreet’s imagery, metaphor, and poetic voice.
Clear explanation of key literary techniques and their effects.
Discussion questions to encourage independent interpretation.
A short essay question at the end to consolidate learning.
Includes a guided reading of Athol Fugard’s Tsotsi. Can be used in lessons while you read along to the novel. There are clear questions, themes, and contextual information that can be used.