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Kamikaze – WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology

This two-lesson unit provides an in-depth exploration of Beatrice Garland’s Kamikaze, tailored for GCSE students studying the WJEC Eduqas poetry anthology. The resource includes a 58-slide fully editable PowerPoint and five supporting worksheets, offering a comprehensive study of the poem and guidance on comparing it to others in the anthology.

Lesson Breakdown

Lesson One:

Context – Introduction to Beatrice Garland and the historical background of kamikaze pilots in WWII.

First Reading – Guided reading of the poem with comprehension and consolidation questions (with answers).

Language and Imagery – Line-by-line analysis focusing on language techniques and deeper meaning, with model answers to support learning.

Essay Writing – A practice essay question to check understanding, supported by a sample response.

Lesson Two:

Imagery – Detailed examination of Garland’s use of visual and sensory language.

Themes – Exploration of key themes such as war, honour, nature and memory.

Structure and Form – Analysis of the poem’s form, structure, rhythm, and use of free verse.

Exam Preparation – Comparative study of Kamikaze and Remains, with guidance on how to write an effective comparison essay for the GCSE exam.

This versatile and adaptable resource is packed with activities to engage students and deepen their understanding. It can easily be personalised or differentiated to suit individual classroom needs.

To preview a selection of slides from this resource, click on the images.