Kamikaze & Remains Comparison Lesson

A complete GCSE lesson comparing Kamikaze and Remains. Includes objectives, key quotes, analysis tasks, comparison grid and model paragraph for Grade 7–9.

This complete, high-quality GCSE English Literature lesson guides students through an advanced comparison of Kamikaze (Garland) and Remains (Armitage) from the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. Designed for Grades 7–9, the lesson builds confidence in analysing themes, language, structure, and context while strengthening comparative writing skills.
The lesson includes:
Clear learning objectives
Retrieval starter to recap prior learning
Poem summaries and context recap
Key quotes from both poems with annotation prompts
Comparison grid covering theme, tone, structure and language
A high-level model comparison paragraph
A structured writing task to produce a comparative paragraph
Discussion prompts and plenary questions
Optional homework task for extended practice
Perfect for classroom teaching, intervention, tutoring, or revision.
Suitable for higher-ability students or those aiming for strong comparative analysis in AQA English Literature Paper 2.