GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘Kid’ by Simon Armitage

GCSE Poetry Lesson: 'Kid' by Simon Armitage

An informative and engaging educational resource designed for in-depth poetry discussions in the classroom. This tool goes further than basic comprehension, examining complex themes such as competitiveness and familial relationships presented in Simon Armitage's 'Kid'.

• The materials need minimal preparation, perfect for fitting into any teaching method.
• Can be used in various scenarios – full classroom instructions, small group tasks or standalone homework assignments.

• A visually stunning 18-slide PowerPoint presentation that maintains student engagement and aids understanding.
• Cohesive slide structure with sequential sections – introductory task, content-language-structure inquiries, academic writing tasks, extension activities etc.

Suitable For:

This lesson plan has been tailored specifically for students at Grade 9 through Grade 12 levels,. The core of this lesson is the poetry analysis within Armitage's work. However it also teaches important life skills including critical thinking and expression.

• Intriguing homework assignments to consolidate classroom learning
• A brief about Simon Armitage woven seamlessly within the material to provide a richer perspective on literature.

This resource is delivered as a universally compatible Microsoft PowerPoint file facilitating easy integration into existing lesson plans irrespective of platform limitations.

Summary:

The GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘Kid’ by Simon Armitage offers teachers an irrespective tool to revitalize their poetry lessons ensuring impactful instruction while creating a dynamic learning experience for students!

1 PowerPoint with 18 ready to display slides