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Don Paterson: Poetry and Change

Posted on 28 September 201815 March 2021
Celebrate National Poetry Day's 2018 theme of 'Change' using a Don Paterson poem as your starting point
  • Key stage 4
  • Poetry
  • Senior phase
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Exploring Robert Louis Stevenson’s Edinburgh with LitLong

Posted on 23 November 201715 March 2021
Explore the works of Robert Louis Stevenson through a unique literary map of Edinburgh
  • 2nd level
  • Creative writing
  • Edinburgh
  • Key stage 3
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An Interview with Carol Ann Duffy

Posted on 12 October 201715 March 2021
Carol Ann Duffy talks about her Laureateship and gives advice for aspiring young poets
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  • Key stage 4
  • Poetry
  • Senior phase
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Edwin Morgan: A Taste of Poetry

Posted on 11 May 201715 March 2021
Using Edwin Morgan’s poem The Apple’s Song to inspire discussion and creative writing
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  • Cumbernauld
  • Key stage 5
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