In which John Green teaches you about the poetry of Langston Hughes. Langston Hughes was a poet and playwright in the first half of the 20th century, and he was involved in the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement among...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how the prologue sets up the theme of fate in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Key learning points: - In Elizabethan England, most people believed that their lives were controlled by fate. - Romeo and Juliet’s fate is...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Shelley uses language and structure to convey his key messages about power. Key learning points: - Breaking the sonnet form reflects the way that human power and man-made structures can be disrupted and...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Brooke uses language, form and structure to express his patriotism. Key learning points: - Brooke uses personification to portray England as a mother figure, who has nurtured and cared for him his whole...

Poetry explications are one of the ultimate tests for any literature student. How do you conceive and defend an argument about a poem using nothing but the poem itself? This video shows you how to interpret, listen to, question, and...