1. To develop an understanding of the poem

2. To develop awareness of how contrast is used in poetry.

Key SkillsKey Skills: Communication

Working with others

Improving own learning and performance

Born: 18 March 1893 – Oswestry, Shropshire Language Tutor - France Volunteered: October 1915 May 1917 – Diagnosed with Shell Shock October 1918 - Earned Military Cross Died: 4 November 1918 – Ors Battlefield

Content

Orison Mockeries Bugles Pallor Hasty Shrill pall

Cloth laid on a coffin High-pitched noise Paleness A prayer Brass instrument used to

give military signals Hurried Ceremonies which are

insulting

Match the words to their meanings

Techniques

Highlight every word or phrase with violent, warlike associations.

Highlight every example of onomatopoeia or any word referring to sounds.

Highlight any similes or metaphors that appeal to you.

Explain how these phrases add to the overall effect of the poem

Attitude

In this poem, Owen asks what is done to mark the deaths of soldiers who die on the battlefield.

Compile a table showing what Owen shows us is usually done to mark someone’s death and the wartime equivalent.

Civilian Funeral Soldier’s death

Passing bells

Orisons

Monstrous anger of the guns

Rifle’s rapid rattle

Organising the Text

This poem is presented to you as one stanza.– How would you rather split it?

• Into two stanzas?

• Three?

Give reasons for your answers.

Success

Write a paragraph giving your view of the poem.

Remember:

Content

Attitude

Technique