A full teaching resource designed to support the analysis of Genetics by Sinead Morrissey, aligning with the Edexcel A Level English Literature specification (9ET0). This resource provides a detailed exploration of the poem’s themes, language, and structure, with engaging activities.
The lesson includes:
- Introduction to the Villanelle Form: An accessible breakdown of the villanelle structure and how it reinforces the poem’s themes of inheritance, love, and separation.
- Poetry Carousel Activity – A dynamic and interactive approach where students rotate between stations focused on key themes, language devices, structure & form, and personal response.
AND/OR - Guided Annotation & Discussion – A more detailed analysis with structured prompts and questions to lead students through key sections of the poem.
- Topic Sentence Practice: A writing task to develop sophisticated, evaluative arguments in line with AO1.
- Comparative Essay Writing: An essay question with prompts for comparing Genetics with either Inheritance by Eavan Boland or My Father’s Hats by Mark Irwin (texts not included due to copyright).
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