Pupil outcome: I can explain how the experience of World War One might be reflected in the poetry of the time. Key learning points: - Men from every part of the British Empire fought in the war. - War poetry is not exclusively written by...

Pupil outcome: I can make detailed comparisons between how Brooke, Naidu and McCrae present ideas around war and the experience of dying at war. Key learning points: - Both Naidu and Brooke personify their respective countries but they...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write a detailed written response to a question on how Brooke presents the concept of dying for one’s country in ‘The Soldier’. Key learning points: - Thesis statements introduce the overarching argument. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Rupert Brooke presents the experience of dying at war. Key learning points: - Brooke's poem is arguably patriotic - the soldier loves his homeland - The poem is also quite idealistic - the soldier...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Hughes presents the enduring impact of war. Key learning points: - ‘Bayonet Charge’ depicts a soldier in the midst of a harrowing battle. - ‘Bayonet Charge’ exposes how war damages people, innocence and...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Tennyson uses language and structure to powerfully express his messages about conflict. Key learning points: - The poem is written in dactylic dimeter which echoes the forceful sound of horses galloping....

Why do so many anthems and patriotic songs from across the globe sound the same? Today Danielle joins forces with Cory from 12tone and Moti from The Ling Space to find out what makes a tune suitable for patriotic songs and how those...

Why did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin plant a flag on the moon? Moreover, why do astronauts and space agencies from across the world continually send their nations' flags to space? Today, Danielle traces the history and symbolism of...

America the Beautiful explores the significance of the patriotic song, “America the Beautiful,” by discussing its origin, meanings of key phrases, and how it represents the ideals and principles of America.

As a native English speaker living in the Netherlands, I’ve come across some unusual (for me) names. Some Dutch surnames are indeed rather amusing, or even insulting! So much so that a legend has formed around their origin; that these...

Here is a sweet song for kids to help introduce Memorial Day to young children. It is called Memorial Day Flag song and it honours our veterans. Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy. Memorial Day Song lyrics for kids : Wave. wave. wave the flag...

Here is a great kids song for Memorial Day or Independence Day. It's called You're a Grand Old Flag. Enjoy! You're a Grand Old Flag song lyrics for kids : You’re a grand old flag You’re a high flying flag And forever in peace may you...

This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for intermediate-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks in a natural way about the topic of stereotypes. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the...

This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for lower-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of the 4th of July. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the...

MOT 1937: GERMAN FAMILY: DRAMATIZATION: Male, father reading paper. Woman, mother, sewing material separation. CU Female hand placing lard butter in bowl. Female teen scraping plate into pig scraps box. [Ich Esse (I eat) w/ list of what...

Next time you sit down for a hotdog at a football game, you might be surprised to know that what you're doing isn't nearly as red, white and blue as you think. So have a sit down and find out why all your favourite American things aren't...