‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Key takeaways
To understand poetic form and structure and how this links to key themes, issues and ideas.
To understand imagery and language.
To understand the context of the poem.
Kitan CoxHost: As an experienced secondary English teacher, I have taught GCSE and A-Level English (Language and Literature), Media Studies, Extended Project Qualification, Critical Thinking and Drama in a wide range of educational settings in London and Surrey (outstanding secondary schools, academies and a further education college). I am also been involved in motivating students through extracurricular activities inside and outside of school. Additionally, I have a certificate in Life Coaching.

What are the themes in 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'? How does Alfred Lord Tennyson use imagery and language to enhance the poem? In this class, students will examine the poem, 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' from AQA’s ‘Power and Conflict’ Poetry Anthology and explore poetic form and structure and improve their skills in finding themes, imagery, and context. This class will benefit students who are preparing for their English GCSE or who want to feel more confident in their English studies.

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Suitable for:

This class is suitable for students in KS4 who are studying English literature GCSE.

Class requirements:
You will need a laptop or device with internet connection to watch the class, as well as a pen and notepad for taking notes.
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