A Level Poetry Lesson: ‘A Leisure Centre is also a Temple of Learning’ by Sue Boyle

A Level Poetry Lesson: ‘A Leisure Centre is also a Temple of Learning’ by Sue Boyle

This all-encompassing teaching resource provides an in-depth exploration into the facets of female beauty and competition as depicted in Boyle’s powerful poetic work. Updated for the 21st-century learners of 2021, it's designed to stimulate critical thinking abilities.

Suitability & Versatility

Suitable for Grades 9 through 12, this resource contributes greatly to the Language Arts curriculum with a special focus on poetry. It can be implemented in various scenarios:

• In a traditional classroom setting,
• During distance learning via platforms like Google Meet or Skype,
• As part of homework assignments,
• Or even as revision material

Structure & Design

The resource includes a complete PowerPoint lesson spread across 24 engaging slides. Each slide is crafted to hold students' attention and spark intriguing discussions – from starter activities to concluding reflections.

Poetic Analysis Tasks:

• The lesson introduces textual exploration tasks pertaining to content - digging beyond surface-level comprehension.

 • Students delve deeper into language mechanics and stylistic devices employed within the poem.
 • This thorough exercise ensures complete understanding of structure and theme preceding academic writing tasks aimed at honing interpretation skills.

Towards Mastery:

1. Cognitive exercises lead towards conceptual mastery, subsequently guiding practical application.
2. The package concludes with extension tasks and related homework assignments for reinforcing new concepts post-classroom activity.

The A-Level Poetry Lesson teaches essential Language Arts skills, instills a love for poetry, and prepares students for their academic journey ahead. Teachers will find this product efficient, engaging, effective – requiring no additional preparation on their end. It's learning neatly wrapped up in a single versatile package.

1 PowerPoint with 24 ready to display slides