GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir
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GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir
This instructional resource is a comprehensive tool designed to guide students through this captivating poem. The poem explores the intricate emotions of a mother saying goodbye to her son as he leaves for military service, shedding light on themes of affection, loss, and selflessness.
The material is targeted at students from grades 9 - 12 and can serve as an excellent teaching resource within Language Arts curricula. Although it's mainly created for poetry studies, its application could extend across various sectors of Language Arts programs.
A Glance at The Format:- 21 slides on Microsoft PowerPoint: This dynamic presentation transitions smoothly from one topic to another using captivating visuals and probing questions about content and structure formatting. Each segment is meticulously fashioned to incite interest and motivate active student participation.
- Stimulating Starter Activity: The lesson starts with a sprightly exercise that readies learners for the exploration ahead.
- Detailed Background Information: Delving into detailing the author's background offers contextual influences that may have played a part in weaving 'Poppies'.
- Inquiry-Based Dialogues Lose yourself in underlying meanings with inquiry-based dialogues happening either orally or through written assignments
Apart from conventional academic writing tasks, extension engagements embedded within each slide add dynamism whilst making abstract concepts like theme identification & textual analysis come alive fostering learner engagement along with bolstering their critical thinking skills.
Versatile Usage Scenarios:The versatile nature allows educators to implement it in numerous environments such as during group study sessions in routine classrooms or at home for homework/revision.
Learnings Beyond The Classroom & Concluding Notes:
The culmination of activities centering around ‘Poppies’ includes a homework assignment to reinforce learning. A final plenary activity ties up all the lessons learnt, ensuring every reading session is insightful and rewarding!
No need to worry about additional lesson planning. With everything essential integrated into this resource, teachers can focus solely on delivery confident in comprehensive coverage whilst simultaneously saving time and reducing the stress often associated with lesson planning.
A Helpful Addition For Teachers & Students Alike!
Sets course on an emotional journey through 'Poppies' by Jane Weir that's as intriguing for students as it is supportive for teachers - an absolutely essential addition to any educational toolkit!
What's Included
1 PowerPoint with 21 ready to display slides
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