Poetry

Visual Display of War Poems Challenge. Learners are challenged to discuss two war poems, ‘In Flanders’ Fields’ by John McCrae and ‘Dulce Est Decorum Est’ by Wilfred Owen, and then use their thoughts to create a visual display or pictorial representation of the poems that would inform an audience about war. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes […]

The Inquisitive Mind of a Child Challenge. Learners are challenged to explore the feelings and emotions connected with remembrance using the poem ‘The Inquisitive Mind of a Child’. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Poetry Challenge (Early/First Level). Learners are challenged to use their senses both in a local context e.g. nursery or school garden and a variety of audio-visual stimuli to create a poem which represents their garden, the poppy as a flower, poppy fields or for older children, the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Teacher’s notes and […]

Poetry Challenge (Second Level). Learners are challenged to research published works and then create own book or collection. This challenge provides learners with the opportunity to use IT skills, work collaboratively and share their findings. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or […]

Copy of the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae.

Scottish War Poets Challenge and ‘In Flanders’ Fields’ Challenge. Learners are challenged to read and research Scottish War poets and learn about the poem ‘In Flanders’ Fields’ by John McCrae. They are also challenged to use their research to create a biographical piece about one of the poets. Learners are also encouraged to use their imagination and knowledge […]

Assembly PowerPoint presentation highlighting the role of poetry in remembrance.

Copy of the poem ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ by First World War poet Wilfred Owen.