To introduce students to close reading poetry and using writing to understand reading; to prepare them to write a 4-6 page essay on a single poem Students have read selected poems and the chapter on ...

This National Poetry Day Live Lesson for KS2/2nd Level pupils explores the theme of 'change' and includes reading, performance and critical analysis of similes and metaphors. The programme ...

If you enjoyed these clips, why not catch up with this Live Lesson and learn more about poetry and performance Tips and advice on poetry from our teacher panel Advice, discussion and poetry ...

Poetry Month is often the time we remember to teach and read poems with kids and help our children write poetry. But you can ...

What makes poetry powerful and how can you express your personal response to human rights? Poets who write about human rights can generate empathy by connecting the reader/listener to experiences of ...