an object (usually of historical interest) which has survived an earlier time

having little knowledge or experience in something

the killing of many people or animals unjustly, or in a particularly cruel manner

Considering the context of Sheers' 'Mametz Wood' and the futility of war

English

In 'Poetry anthology', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems. In 'Poetry anthology continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets presents the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'Poetry anthology', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

In this unit, pupis explore 14 of the 18 poems from the Eduqas poetry anthology. Pupils complete two lessons about each poem: one on understanding and one on analysis.  Pupils study the poems in a thematically linked order so they can complete comparative and thematic lessons during the unit.

Poetry anthology: first study

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

'Mametz Wood' was written in 2005 but based on events which occurred in 1916. Which war does this relate to? 

they were selected for their previous battle experience

they were young men who had been motivated to enlist by propaganda

they were poorly trained and ill-equipped

What is true of the solders who were place in the 38th Division in WW1? 

the killing of many people or animals unjustly

Match the key vocabulary to its definition.

Years after the Battle of Mametz Wood, local farmers are still finding remains.

The men’s bodies have been found in bits.

The men were told to walk towards the “nesting” machine guns.

Even years later, the earth still bears the scars of that fateful battle.

Earlier that morning, twenty young men had been dug up.

Their heads are tilted back, and they are still wearing their boots.

The poet imagines the men singing when alive.

Starting with the first, order the events of 'Mametz Wood' as we read them in the poem.

In 'Mametz Wood', Sheers illustrates that war affects not only people, but {{}} too, as the land has been scarred by violence.

poor tactical decisions made by commanders

poor conditions in the woods made it hard to fight

What do some people attribute the death of the soldiers who fought The Battle of Mametz Wood to? 

If something is futile it means that it is...

information, often biased or misleading in nature, used to promote a cause

information, often unbiased and honest in nature, used to promote a cause

information, often unbiased and misleading in nature, used to promote an event

an object (usually of historical interest) 

Which word means to 'make strong or secure'?

A {{}} is a direct comparison between two things.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Considering the context of Sheers' 'Mametz Wood' and the futility of war

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.