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Resource Description

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This bundle contains poetry packs of all 12 prescribed poems for grade 12 Home language students.

While each poetry pack within the bundle is designed to engage students in a unique and exciting way they all contain the following elements:

  • A comprehensive Powerpoint Presentation with a line-by-line analysis and some questions for class discussion. These presentations can easily be edited to suit individual classroom needs.
    Blank and annotated copies of the poems to suit the needs of all types of classrooms and studies
  • Pre-reading and post-reading activities that will allow students to engage with the content on a deeper level
  • Analysis worksheets using effective methods such as TP-CASTT and SMILE
    Worksheets on the poet that can also be used as classroom posters

Some other exciting activities that are included:

  • Comparative worksheets and poems
  • Mindmapping activities
  • Various forms of classroom discussion activities such as Jigsaw Activities and Socratic Seminars.

All poetry packs have been designed to suit a variety of classrooms, teachers, students, and homeschooling parents and aim to make studying this selection engaging and comprehensive. The activities and worksheets focus on improving 21st-century skills such as creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Poems included in this pack:

  • Sonnet 130 – William Shakespeare
  • The child who was shot dead by soldiers in Nyanga – Ingrid Jonker
  • At a funeral – Dennis Brutus
  • Poem of Return – Jofre Rocha
  • Talk to the Peach Tree – Sipho Sepamla
  • Prayer to Masks – Léopold Sédar Senghor
  • This Winter Coming – Karen Press
  • Solitude – Ella Wheeler Wilcox
  • The Morning Sun is Shining – Olive Schreiner
  • It is a beauteous evening, calm and free – William Wordsworth
  • Fern Hill – Dylan Thomas
  • The Shipwreck – Emily Dickinson

Not interested in all 12 poems? No problem! Each poetry pack can also be purchased individually.

Resource Reviews

Store reviews: ( 33 ratings )

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Excellent content. Mrs B is very thorough and the Poetry bundle is comprehensive and well set out. Thank you for your intellectual capital and for making it available for other educators to share with their students.

Jean Coleman - January 20, 2024

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Excellent content. Mrs B is very thorough and the Poetry bundle is comprehensive and well set out. Thank you for your intellectual capital and for making it available for other educators to share with their students.

Jean Coleman - January 20, 2024

EXCELLENT RESOURCE

Excellent resource for Grade 12 NSC poetry. Saves a lot of time. There is simply too much to do for grades 8 - 12 and every resource helps. Thank you.

Brian Blumfield - June 14, 2023

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! I greatly appreciate your kind words and am thrilled to hear that the Poetry Pack Bundle has been a valuable time-saving tool for you. I understand the overwhelming workload that comes with teaching grades 8 to 12. My goal is to provide resources that not only enhance student learning but also support teachers. I firmly believe that every bit of saved time contributes to a more effective and enjoyable teaching experience. If you have any suggestions for future resources, please don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you continued success in your teaching journey!

Nadine Townsend - November 30, -0001

Exceptional!

An impressive collection of resources focused on the grade 12 poetry syllabus. As a chronically exhausted English teacher, I am most grateful for the mental energy and physical time saved by these resources.

Shresh Ramsout - June 14, 2023

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that the collection of resources focused on the grade 12 poetry syllabus has made a positive impact on your teaching experience. I'm delighted to know that the resources have helped alleviate some of the burden, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—the growth and development of your students. I believe that by streamlining your preparation process, you can invest more of your energy into creating engaging and meaningful classroom experiences. If you have any suggestions for future resources, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Nadine Townsend - November 30, -0001

Superb resource for High School teachers

Wow!! What a wonderful resource for busy high school English teachers. The author gives such in-depth knowledge that you can add to your own understanding. The creativity of each presentation and booklet makes teaching fun, exciting and inspiring! Thank you for making these awesome resources available. A real South African teaching stunner!!

Kyle Knickelbein - June 14, 2023

Thank you so much for your incredible review! I greatly appreciate your kind words and am thrilled to hear that the resources have had such a positive impact on your teaching experience. It is my utmost pleasure to provide high school English teachers like yourself with valuable and comprehensive materials. Wishing you continued success in your teaching journey!

Nadine Townsend - November 30, -0001