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28 July 2025

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This resource provides 15 high-quality essay questions to support the study of Wilfred Owen’s World War I poem Futility. Suitable for both GCSE and A-Level English Literature, the prompts guide students in developing analytical, evidence-based responses that explore the poem’s emotional impact, philosophical questioning, and powerful use of language and imagery.

Whether you’re introducing the poem at GCSE level or encouraging deeper critical engagement at A-Level, these questions help students explore Futility in a way that builds insight, structure, and thoughtful interpretation.

Resource Includes:
★ A list of all 15 essay questions
★ Individual printable handouts for each question with space to plan or write
★ An editable Powerpoint version for digital use or classroom projection

Sample Questions Include:
➤ How does Owen present the emotional impact of death in Futility?
➤ What is the significance of the title Futility?
➤ Explore how Owen uses nature imagery in the poem.

Key Features:
✔ Suitable for GCSE and A-Level teaching, revision, and timed essay practice
✔ Supports close textual analysis, thematic discussion, and poetic technique
✔ Printable and digital formats included for flexible delivery
✔ Designed to stretch learners and encourage deeper personal engagement with the text

This resource is ideal for English teachers exploring war poetry, WWI literature, or unseen poetry skills. It helps students engage with one of Owen’s most thought-provoking works, asking not just what the poem says, but why it still matters.

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Futility Activities and Teaching Resources Bundle

Support your students in exploring the emotional depth and philosophical questioning of Wilfred Owen’s Futility with this all-in-one teaching bundle. Designed to promote close reading and meaningful engagement, this resource pack offers a wide range of interactive and creative activities to help students analyse the poem’s tone, structure, and lasting impact. Packed with revision tools, discussion prompts, and imaginative tasks, this bundle deepens students’ understanding of key themes including grief, the fragility of life, the power of nature, and the futility of war. This bundle includes: ✔ Futility Creative Writing Prompts – Encourage imaginative and analytical responses linked to the poem’s central ideas ✔ Futility Word Search – Reinforce key vocabulary in an accessible and engaging way ✔ Futility Crossword Puzzle – Consolidate knowledge through clue-based revision ✔ Futility Creative Post-Reading Tasks – A choice of nine activities, from podcast scripts to symbolic collages ✔ Futility Roll the Dice Discussion Board – Promote thoughtful classroom dialogue through student-led questions ✔ Futility Bingo Revision Game – A fast-paced and interactive way to revise imagery, structure, and theme ✔ Futility Essay Questions – 15 analytical prompts exploring poetic technique, context, and deeper meaning Why choose this bundle? ✔ Versatile – Suitable for introducing, exploring, or revising the poem ✔ Engaging – A variety of tasks to suit different learning styles and abilities ✔ Time-Saving – Ready-to-use printables requiring minimal preparation Perfect for: ✔ KS3 & GCSE English ✔ Cover lessons ✔ Homework or enrichment ✔ Revision and assessment prep 📥 Download today and guide your students through the meditative, emotionally resonant world of one of Owen’s most profound and enduring poems.

£3.00

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