

Challenge your students’ thinking with this engaging bingo-style revision game for Wilfred Owen’s Futility. Designed to reinforce key language techniques, imagery, themes, and contextual knowledge, this interactive resource helps bring one of Owen’s most reflective war poems into quiet, thoughtful focus.
Ideal for KS3 or GCSE poetry units, this low-prep game is perfect for whole-class activities, small group tasks, or end-of-unit revision. It provides a fun and structured way to consolidate understanding while encouraging meaningful engagement with the poem’s emotional weight and philosophical depth.
What’s included:
★ 36 unique bingo cards featuring key vocabulary, imagery, and techniques
★ A blank bingo template for customisation
★ A detailed call sheet with 36 student-friendly clues and instructions
How this resource supports learning:
➤ Reinforces key poetic themes—grief, the fragility of life, nature, and the futility of war
➤ Encourages active recall in a low-stakes, collaborative format
➤ Suitable for revision, exam prep, poetry discussion, or cover lessons
➤ Print-and-go format—ideal for one-off lessons or reusable if laminated
Why choose this resource?
This bingo game turns poetry revision into a hands-on, thought-provoking activity. As students play, they’ll explore Owen’s subtle use of language, his poignant questioning of life and death, and the quiet power of his natural imagery—all while developing analytical and interpretive skills.
Download today to bring clarity, empathy, and depth to your next Futility lesson.
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