
A full lesson on Claude McKay’s I Shall Return, created for the new EDUQAS poetry anthology (first assessment 2027). This lesson explores emotional longing, identity, and nature through guided analysis, vocabulary tasks, thesis-style writing, and visually rich slides.
Key Question:
How does McKay explore longing for home and emotional healing through nature?
Supporting Questions:
– What natural imagery and memories does McKay associate with home?
– How does the repetition of “I shall return” shape the speaker’s emotional journey?
– Why does returning home represent more than just a physical place?
Now includes one clear slide: The Poets’ Messages and Who They’re Speaking To – all poems summarised on one page with message, audience, and critique. Easy to use, student-friendly, and straight to the point.
I recommend downloading my free resource, The Schoolboy by William Blake – 2025 EDUQAS GCSE Poetry Anthology (Examination 2027), to get a clear sense of how my Eduqas 2027 lessons are structured.
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