Lord Byron: On This Day I Complete My Thirty-Sixth Year

Lord Byron: On This Day I Complete My Thirty-Sixth Year

Awaken English provides comprehensive resources for studying Lord Byron's poem On This Day I Complete My Thirty-Sixth Year. Targeted at GCSE, IGCSE, and A Level students, these materials include lesson plans, revision notes, and analysis of themes such as mortality and legacy, enhancing understanding of Byron’s reflective work and its context.

William Wordsworth: ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’

William Wordsworth: ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’

A compendium of useful links, exemplar material, resources and home learning: Lines Written in Early Spring: A Summary

William Blake: ‘The Sick Rose’ Experience

William Blake: ‘The Sick Rose’ Experience

Delve into the haunting beauty of William Blake’s The Sick Rose with Awaken English — your trusted platform for high-quality English Literature resources. Whether you're a teacher planning a lesson or a student preparing for exams, our expertly designed materials offer insightful support for studying this powerful Romantic poem. Explore in-depth analysis of The Sick [...]

How is Nature presented in Romantic Poetry?

Exploring the role of Nature in the works of Romantic Poets William Blake and William Wordsworth. Nature is presented as an essential constituent within Romantic poetry, encompassing the intrinsic pastoral reverence of poets belonging to the Romantic movement. Both William Blake and William Wordsworth are avid disciples of the championing of the natural world and [...]

William Blake: ‘Holy Thursday’ Innocence

William Blake: ‘Holy Thursday’ Innocence

The content provides a collection of valuable resources for studying William Blake's works, specifically 'Holy Thursday' from the Innocence collection, along with relevant podcasts and notes. Notable mentions include an annotated poem, a Radio 4 podcast discussion, and critical materials from GetRevising for deeper understanding.

Wordsworth and Keats: Exemplar Analysis

Wordsworth and Keats: Exemplar Analysis

William Wordsworth and John Keats explore change through Nature's symbolism in their poetry, focusing on themes of aging and loss, while accepting these transitions. Both authors celebrate the natural cycle of life, using the seasons to illustrate change, highlighting a comforting connection to Nature and a shared spiritual experience among humanity.

King Lear: Tragedy of Kingship

King Lear: Tragedy of Kingship

The content provides resources on William Shakespeare's "King Lear," focusing on a list of 40 Tier 2 academic vocabulary words essential to the play. This vocabulary aids students, especially English learners, in understanding complex terms. It supports curriculum planning and enhances engagement with the play for GCSE and A-level studies.

William Wordsworth: ‘Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey’

William Wordsworth: ‘Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey’

This resource offers a comprehensive A-Level lesson on Wordsworth's "Lines Written a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," focusing on Romantic poetry themes like nature and memory. It includes annotated extracts, critical insights, and model responses, supporting teachers and students in mastering analysis for exam preparation and essay writing.

John Keats: Ode on a Grecian Urn

John Keats: Ode on a Grecian Urn

Awaken English provides comprehensive resources for studying John Keats' "Ode on a Grecian Urn" across GCSE, IGCSE, and A Level. These materials include detailed analyses, lesson plans, and revision guides to enhance critical thinking and appreciation of Keats' work, supporting both teachers and students in effective learning and exam preparation.