12 lessons
In this lesson, we will explore how the soldiers are presented in Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'. You will be provided with key contextual information to help you to understand Tennyson's motivations for writing it.
In this lesson, we will examine the ways Tennyson uses language, form and structural features to present the theme of heroism in the poem.
In this lesson, we will explore the key ideas in Wilfred Owen's poem 'Exposure' (1918). You will be provided with key contextual information about the poem to help to develop your understanding about its meaning. This poem depicts the harsh conditions of trench warfare in the First World War.
In this lesson, we will examine some of the ways Owen uses language, form and structural features to present the themes of suffering, and present ideas about the power of nature in the poem.
In this lesson, we will explore the meaning of Thomas Hardy's poem 'The Man He Killed'. You will be provided with key information on the context of the poem and the meanings of important moments within it.
In this lesson, we are going to take a closer look at the language, form and structure Hardy uses to create meaning within the poem 'The Man He Killed'. We will be focusing specifically on the theme of conflict in our analysis.
In this lesson, we will explore the key ideas in Jane Weir's poem 'Poppies' (2009). Weir presents the deep suffering experienced by a mother who has lost her son to war. You will be provided with key information about the meaning of the poem to help to develop your understanding of this text.
In this lesson, we will examine some of the ways Weir uses language, form and structural features to present the idea of loss in 'Poppies'.
In this lesson, we will explore the meaning of William Blake's poem 'A Poison Tree'. You will be provided with key information on the context of the poem and the meanings of important moments within it.
In this lesson, we are going to take a closer look at the language, form and structure Blake uses to create meaning within the poem 'A Poison Tree'. We will be focusing specifically on the theme of strong feelings in our analysis.
In this lesson, we will explore the meaning of Levertov's poem 'What were they like?' You will be provided with key information on the context of the poem and the meanings of important moments within it.
In this lesson, we are going to take a closer look at the language, form and structure Levertov uses to create meaning in the poem 'What were they like?'
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