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Support your students’ understanding of Wilfred Owen’s Dulce et Decorum Est with this challenging and thought-provoking word search. Designed to reinforce key vocabulary and imagery, this activity encourages close reading of one of the most powerful anti-war poems ever written.

Perfect for KS3 or GCSE English, this resource works well as a revision task, starter, homework, or independent activity. It’s an engaging way to revisit the poem’s brutal imagery, emotional tone, and critique of patriotic ideals.

What’s included:
★ A printable word search featuring 36 carefully selected terms from the poem
★ A full answer key for easy marking or peer review

Words to find include:
Sludge, Flares, Boots, Blood-shod, Gas, Helmets, Fumbling, Drowning, Dreams, Guttering, Choking, Wagon, White Eyes, Sin, Cancer, Corrupted, Sores, Innocent, Lie, Glory, Pro patria mori, Ecstasy, Fatigue, Hags, Bitter, Cud, Obscene, Jolt, Green Sea, Lime, Fire, Sick, High Zest, Desperate, Tired, Whisper

Why use this resource?
✔ Reinforces key imagery, tone, and vocabulary
✔ Encourages independent engagement with the poem
✔ Supports poetry analysis and literary comprehension
✔ No prep required—print and go!

Use it as part of a full poetry unit or a standalone activity to spark meaningful discussion about war, language, and the emotional impact of Owen’s work.

Download now to bring focus, vocabulary, and thoughtful reflection into your Dulce et Decorum Est lessons.

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Dive into the World of Dulce et Decorum Est with This Comprehensive Teaching Bundle Support your students in exploring Wilfred Owen’s powerful anti-war poem Dulce et Decorum Est with this all-in-one teaching bundle. Designed to promote close reading and meaningful engagement, this resource pack offers a range of interactive and creative activities to bring the poem’s imagery, structure, and emotional impact to life. Packed with revision tools, discussion prompts, and imaginative tasks, this bundle will enrich students’ understanding of key themes including the horrors of war, propaganda, trauma, and disillusionment. This bundle includes: ✔ Dulce et Decorum Est Creative Writing Prompts – Spark imaginative and analytical responses tied to the poem’s core ideas ✔ Dulce et Decorum Est Word Search – Reinforce key vocabulary in an accessible and engaging way ✔ Dulce et Decorum Est Crossword Puzzle – Consolidate knowledge through clue-based revision ✔ Dulce et Decorum Est Creative Post-Reading Tasks – A choice of nine activities, from podcast scripts to symbolic collages ✔ Dulce et Decorum Est Roll the Dice Discussion Board – Encourage thoughtful classroom dialogue through student-led questioning ✔ Dulce et Decorum Est Bingo Revision Game – A fast-paced and fun way to revise language, structure, and meaning ✔ Dulce et Decorum Est Essay Questions – 15 analytical prompts exploring theme, context, poetic technique, and tone Why choose this bundle? ✔ Versatile – Suitable for introducing, exploring, or revising the poem ✔ Engaging – A variety of tasks to support all learning styles ✔ Time-Saving – Print-and-go resources with minimal preparation needed Perfect for: ✔ KS3 & GCSE English ✔ Cover lessons ✔ Homework or extension work ✔ Revision and assessment preparation 📥 Download today and help your students unpack the emotional depth, vivid imagery, and lasting significance of one of the most important war poems ever written.

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