English

Y11 English

Key Stage 4

Year 11

AQA Power and Conflict Poetry

Anthology Poetry

THEME

Eduqas Poetry

OCR Conflict Poetry

Edexcel Conflict Poetry

Edexcel Time and Place Poetry

AQA Love and Relationships Poetry

Edexcel Relationships Poetry

UNIT

In this lesson, we will explore the meaning and key ideas presented in William Blake's poem 'London'. You will be provided with key information about the context of the poem to help you understand Blake's motivations for writing it.

London (Part 1)

In this lesson, we are going to examine some of the ways  Blake uses language, form and structure to create meaning within the poem. We will be focusing specifically on Blake's ideas about power.

London (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will explore the meaning and key ideas of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias' (1818). You will be provided with key information about the context of the poem to help understand Shelley's motivations for writing it.

Ozymandias (Part 1)

In this lesson, we are going to examine some of the ways Shelley uses language and form to create meaning within the poem. We will be focusing specifically on how the theme of power is presented by Shelley.

Ozymandias (Part 2): Language, Form and Structure

In this lesson, we will explore the meaning and key ideas presented in Robert Browning's poem 'My Last Duchess' (1842). You will be provided with key information about the meaning of the poem to help develop your understanding of this 19th century text.

My Last Duchess (Part 1)

In this lesson, we are going to examine some of the ways Browning uses language and form to present the Duke. We will be focusing specifically on how Browing presents ideas about control.

My Last Duchess (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will explore how the soldiers are presented in Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'. You will be provided with key contextual information to help  you to understand Tennyson's motivations for writing it.

Charge of the Light Brigade (Part 1)

In this lesson, we are going to examine the ways Tennyson uses language, form and structural features  to present the theme of heroism in the poem.

Charge of the Light Brigade (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will explore the key ideas in Wilfred Owen's poem 'Exposure' (1918). You will be provided with key contextual information about the poem to help to develop your understanding about its meaning.  This poem depicts the harsh conditions of trench warfare in the First World War.

Exposure (Part 1)

In this lesson, we are going to examine some of the ways Owen uses language, form and structural features to present the themes of suffering, and present ideas about the power of nature in the poem.

Exposure (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will explore the key ideas in Jane Weir's poem 'Poppies' (2009). Weir presents the deep suffering experienced by a mother who has lost her son to war. You will be provided with key information about the meaning of the poem to help to develop your understanding of this text.

Poppies (Part 1)

In this lesson, we are examine some of the ways Weir uses language, form and structural features to present the idea of loss in 'Poppies'.

Poppies (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will explore the meaning and key ideas of Imtiaz Dharker's poem 'Tissue' (2006). You will be provided with key information about  the meaning of the poem to help to develop your understanding of the text.

Tissue (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will examine some of the choices of language, form and structure Dharker has made to convey ideas about power in the poem 'Tissue'.

Tissue (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will explore the meaning and key ideas of Carol Rumens' poem 'The Emigrée' (1993). You will be provided with key information on the poem to help to develop your understanding of the meaning of it.

The Emigrée (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will examine some of the choices of language, form and structure which Rumens has used to convey ideas about identity in the poem 'The Emigrée'.

The Emigrée (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will explore the meaning and key ideas in John Agard's poem 'Checking Out Me History'. You will be provided with key information  to help to develop your understanding of the meaning of the poem.

Checking Out Me History (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will examine some of the choices of language, form and structure Agard has made to convey his ideas about identity in the poem 'Checking Out Me History'.

Key Stage 4, English
AQA Power and Conflict Poetry

Lessons in this unit

London (Part 1)

London (Part 2)

Ozymandias (Part 1)

Ozymandias (Part 2): Language, Form and Structure

My Last Duchess (Part 1)

My Last Duchess (Part 2)

Charge of the Light Brigade (Part 1)

Charge of the Light Brigade (Part 2)

Exposure (Part 1)

Exposure (Part 2)

Poppies (Part 1)

Poppies (Part 2)

Tissue (Part 1)

Tissue (Part 2)

The Emigrée (Part 1)

The Emigrée (Part 2)

Checking Out Me History (Part 1)

Checking Out Me History (Part 2)

Key Stage 4, English AQA Power and Conflict Poetry

Lessons in this unit

London (Part 1)

London (Part 2)

Ozymandias (Part 1)

Ozymandias (Part 2): Language, Form and Structure

My Last Duchess (Part 1)

My Last Duchess (Part 2)

Charge of the Light Brigade (Part 1)

Charge of the Light Brigade (Part 2)

Exposure (Part 1)

Exposure (Part 2)

Poppies (Part 1)

Poppies (Part 2)

Tissue (Part 1)

Tissue (Part 2)

The Emigrée (Part 1)

The Emigrée (Part 2)

Checking Out Me History (Part 1)

Checking Out Me History (Part 2)

Key Stage 4, English
AQA Power and Conflict Poetry