How to Read a Poem for GCSE English

English LiteratureGCSE (14-16 yrs)

This course is designed for Year 10 and 11 students who want to build confidence in reading and analysing poetry for GCSE English.

Whether your child is studying poems from their GCSE poetry anthology or tackling an unseen poem, this course will give them a practical toolbox of strategies to help them explore meaning, analyse language and structure, and develop thoughtful interpretations.

Taking place during half-term, the course gives students the chance to focus on their poetry skills without the pressure and tiredness of a full school day.

The aim is simple: to help students approach any poem with confidence and know exactly what to look for.