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GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage

Attributes

Subject

ELA, Literature, Poetry

Grades

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Types

Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans

File

Microsoft PowerPoint

Editable

Author

Flynn's Educational

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About This Product

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

Overview:

'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.

Note-worthy Highlights:

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:

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

Caveat:No additional preparation needed! This resource effortlessly alleviates much workload off of Teachers preparing for poetry lessons. A seamless integration into diverse teaching methodologies enhances its appeal furthermore. Thriving amid multiple learning scenarios, it provides an effortless yet thorough understanding into these complex themes expressed via beautiful verses!