'Remains' by Simon Armitage – GCSE Poetry Lesson

GCSE Poetry Lesson on 'Remains' by Simon Armitage: For Veterans

'Remains', a poem written by Simon Armitage, provides the foundation for this comprehensive 23-slide PowerPoint lesson. Suited for grades 9 to 12 studying Language Arts or Poetry, the presentation addresses themes such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the impact of war on soldiers' mental health.

• An engaging introductory activity to pique learners' interest.
• A balanced progression enriched with assignment tasks curated to enhance both academic writing skills and creativity.
• Versatility that consolidates in-class learning, online teaching (e.g., Google Meet), homework assignments or as revision tools.

Critical Key Components:

1. Brief introduction about Simon Armitage illuminating upon his inspirations and writing nuances.
2. Thought-provoking questions revolving around content-language-structure of poetry designed to stimulate critical thinking among learners.'

1 PowerPoint with 23 ready to display slides