A complete lesson on Thomas Hardy’s Drummer Hodge, fully aligned with the new EDUQAS anthology (first assessment 2027). Includes vocabulary building, guided analysis, thesis-style writing, and engaging visuals to support understanding of Hardy’s portrayal of war, alienation, and remembrance.
Key Question:
How does Hardy present the loneliness and tragedy of a young soldier’s death in war?
Supporting Questions:
– What emotions are suggested by Hardy’s description of Hodge’s burial and setting?
– How do natural images like the stars and trees create a sense of alienation?
– Why do you think Hardy wanted readers to remember Hodge?
Now includes one clear slide: The Poets’ Messages and Who They’re Speaking To – all poems summarised on one page with message, audience, and critique. Easy to use, student-friendly, and straight to the point.
Also Includes a detailed poetry annotation designed to support deeper understanding and analysis.
Includes thoughtful commentary on language, structure, techniques, and themes, with references to context where relevant.
Ideal for classroom use, revision or independent study at GCSE.
I recommend downloading my free resource, The Schoolboy by William Blake – 2025 EDUQAS GCSE Poetry Anthology (Examination 2027), to get a clear sense of how my Eduqas 2027 lessons are structured.
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