I Shall Return by Claude McKay – Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology Resource
This two-lesson mini-unit helps students explore Claude McKay’s I Shall Return, part of the WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology. The resource is fully exam-focused, providing everything needed for classroom teaching.
What’s included:
A 40-slide fully editable PowerPoint
Three printable worksheets with structured activities
Content covered:
Context: Claude McKay’s life, Jamaican background and the Harlem Renaissance
Language & Imagery: colour, natural symbolism, sensory detail
Structure & Form: the sonnet form, rhyme, rhythm, repetition and caesura
Themes: longing, identity, exile, nature and memory
Exam Prep: model essay questions, example responses, and comparison guidance with poems such as I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
Clear, student-friendly analysis and step-by-step activities make this a complete teaching resource to build confidence with anthology poetry and prepare students for the Eduqas GCSE English Literature exam.
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