
Reinforce your students’ understanding of Wilfred Owen’s Futility with this thought-provoking crossword puzzle. With 18 carefully crafted clues, this activity encourages students to revise key themes, vocabulary, and literary techniques while reflecting on the emotional depth of one of Owen’s most poignant poems.
Perfect for KS3 or GCSE English, this resource works well as a starter, plenary, homework, revision task, or extension activity. It provides a calm, focused way to revisit the poem’s ideas around grief, nature, loss, and the futility of war.
What’s included:
★ A printable crossword puzzle with 18 clues
★ Full answer key for self-assessment or peer marking
How it supports learning:
✔ Strengthens comprehension and recall of poetic devices and vocabulary
✔ Encourages reflection on tone, theme, and structure
✔ Suitable for individual or paired work
✔ Ideal for revision, homework, or quiet cover lessons
✔ No prep required – just print and go!
Use this engaging task to consolidate students’ understanding of Futility and support their ability to analyse war poetry with clarity and confidence.
Download today to bring focus and creativity to your next poetry lesson.
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