becoming still - by
becoming still still becoming
Language: English
pausing here - by
pausing here to read this reading this to pause here
slow - by
slow down long enough to read these words
St Lucia: The Written World
A classroom resource using the poem Untitled no.54 by Derek Walcott. Activities in this resource are aimed at pupils in upper secondary
school (S4–S6).
Nigeria: The Written World
A classroom resource using the poem Raindrum by Nigerian poet Niyi Osundare. Activities in this resource are aimed at pupils in lower secondary school (S1–S3).
Zbigniew Herbert: Poland
A secondary school classroom resource about the Polish poet Zbigniew Herbert.
Wolves: The Written World
Classroom resource (S1-S3) using two poems from Croatia and Serbia about wolves.
Inspiration to write poems
Loads of ideas and inspiration to get you started writing poetry in any situation.
Performing poetry
Useful tips about how to perform a poem.
Poetry Competition checklist
A checklist to help you organise a poetry competition.
Poetry and the Curriculum for Excellence
A technical guide for teachers showing in detail how poetry sits within the Curriculum for Excellence (used in Scottish schools). Includes Literacy and English Experiences and Outcomes.
Senegal: The Written World
Classroom resource about the poem Song for Yacine Mbaye by Senegalise poet Leopold Sedar Senghor. Activities in this resource are aimed at pupils in lower secondary school (S1–S3). Curriculum levels 3 and 4.