Ozymandias Poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley

This resource supports a poem often recommended by exam boards, Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

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This resource supports a poem often recommended by exam boards, Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

It contains a set of flashcards with images to support beginner EAL learners’ understanding of the poem, and a breakdown of key vocabulary for the first half and second half of the sonnet.

Key vocabulary that is more abstract is listed for each half of the poem to be looked up in a bilingual dictionary or using translation software.

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On the right hand side of this page are a number of documents that you can download for free. Please note that the Teaching Notes and Resources can be found in the pdf document (the first item on the list), whilst the PowerPoint document(s) include(s) presentation(s) which you can display on your interactive board in your classroom.

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© The Bell Educational Trust Limited. This resource is free to use for educational purposes.

This resource was originally developed by R. Wilson and has been adapted for The Bell Foundation’s teaching materials and resources. The resource was formally referenced as EAL Nexus.

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