

Challenge students to think critically about Jessie Pope’s Who’s for the Game? with this interactive bingo-style revision game. Designed to consolidate key language techniques, themes, persuasive devices, and historical context, this activity encourages learners to question the way war was promoted to the public during the First World War.
Perfect for KS3 English, this resource works well as a whole-class game, small group task, or end-of-unit review. It’s also ideal for poetry comparison work or as a lively alternative to traditional revision methods.
What’s included:
★ 36 unique bingo cards featuring vocabulary, imagery, persuasive techniques, and literary devices from the poem
★ A blank bingo template for customisation
★ A detailed call sheet with 36 student-friendly clues and teacher instructions
How this resource supports learning:
➤ Reinforces understanding of themes such as patriotism, recruitment, guilt, propaganda, and persuasion
➤ Promotes active recall and collaborative learning in a low-stakes format
➤ Suitable for revision, exam preparation, group analysis, or poetry comparison
➤ Print-and-go – laminate for repeated use in future lessons
Why choose this resource?
This bingo game turns poetry revision into an engaging and thought-provoking experience. As they play, students will analyse Pope’s persuasive language, explore the poem’s patriotic tone, and consider the role of propaganda in shaping attitudes towards war—all while building analytical and evaluative skills.
Download today to bring energy, critical thinking, and historical context to your Who’s for the Game? lessons.
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