GCSE English Poetry Anthology Activity Pack

Give your students a head start on the exam with activities cross-referenced to the AOs and accessible for all abilities!

Carefully considered structure develops understanding:

1. Introductory activities get students interested and build a foundation for learning.
   Ensure that students are thinking about links between the whole anthology from the word ‘go’!
2. Poem-by-poem activities encourage students to dig deeper. All 15 poems are explored through a range of thought-provoking pre-, during and post-reading tasks.
   Focused on key concepts such as symbolism, setting, theme and context.
3. Whole-anthology activities consolidate knowledge and put the whole anthology into perspective.
   Includes essay questions and exemplar answers to prepare students to apply knowledge in an exam context.

Plus! Full indicative content and teacher’s notes provided!