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A fully-resourced and engaging lesson on Half-Caste by John Agard, tailored for the Edexcel IGCSE English Literature (4ET1) Poetry Anthology. This lesson supports students in exploring themes of identity, race, and language through Agard’s powerful use of humour, metaphor, and Caribbean dialect. Includes a separate, ready-to-use worksheet for analysing poetic imagery with a modelled example. Ideal for first teaching or exam preparation — no extra prep required.

Lesson Features and Content:

• Starter: Students explore contrasting and complementary elements in images, prompting early discussion around the poem’s central metaphor and themes of mixed identity.
• Contextual Slide on John Agard: A concise and accessible overview of the poet’s multicultural background and literary contributions, supporting students’ understanding of voice and intent.
• Guided First Reading: Structured prompts help students explore tone, repetition, and dialect while encouraging personal responses to Agard’s use of humour and challenge.
• Imagery Analysis Worksheet (Included): A dedicated worksheet supports students in identifying and analysing key metaphors and comparisons. One row is completed as a model to guide independent or paired completion.
• PETAL Model Paragraph: Includes an example analytical paragraph exploring identity and prejudice, which students are invited to annotate.
• Form and Structure Focus: Students investigate the poem’s irregular layout, enjambment, and lack of punctuation — exploring how these features reinforce Agard’s message and challenge conventions.
• Plenary: Students summarise the poem’s message in one word and justify their choice, reinforcing understanding of the poem’s central theme.