Remains – WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology
This two-lesson mini-unit provides an in-depth study of Simon Armitage’s Remains, created specifically for GCSE students following the WJEC Eduqas poetry anthology. Carefully structured to build analytical skills and support comparative work, this resource is ideal for preparing students for this section of the English Literature exam.
The download includes:
A fully editable 53-slide PowerPoint presentation and 5 worksheets
What’s Included:
Lesson One:
Context – Introduces students to the Gulf War and the impact of PTSD, featuring an extract from the Channel 4 documentary Forgotten Heroes: The Undead.
First Reading – A guided first look at Remains, with structured discussion and comprehension questions (with answers).
Language Analysis – A detailed examination of Armitage’s language choices, supported by thought-provoking questions and model responses.
Essay Writing – A practice exam-style essay task to consolidate understanding, complete with an exemplar answer.
Lesson Two:
Imagery – Analytical focus on the poet’s use of vivid and emotive imagery.
Themes – Exploration of key themes such as trauma, memory, and conflict.
Structure and Form – Analysis of the poem’s structure, form, rhythm, and rhyme, considering how these elements reinforce meaning.
Exam Preparation – Step-by-step guidance on how to compare Remains with War Photographer, including tips for writing an effective comparative response.
This comprehensive and adaptable resource is perfect for both classroom teaching and one on one tutoring. All materials can be easily edited to suit the needs of your learners and your teaching style.
Preview available – click the images to see a selection of pages from the presentation.
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Eduqas GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology – Complete Teaching Bundle This comprehensive bundle includes full teaching resources for all 15 poems in the WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology. Designed to save teachers hours of planning time, each resource offers everything needed to explore the poems in depth and prepare students for the Eduqas GCSE English Literature exam. Each lesson pack includes: An introduction to the poet and the poem’s context Detailed analysis of form, structure, imagery, language and themes Exam-style comparison tasks and model responses Fully editable PowerPoints and worksheets for classroom teaching, homework or revision Perfect for whole-class lessons, intervention or revision sessions, this bundle provides a structured, exam-focused approach to every poem in the anthology. Poems covered: The Schoolboy • I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud • Cousin Kate • Sonnet 29 • Drummer Hodge • Disabled • I Shall Return • Decomposition • Catrin • Blackberry Picking • Kamikaze • War Photographer • Dusting the Phone • Remains • Origin Story
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