1. Lesson Objectives To analyse the theme of power in Ozymandias.
Lesson Outcomes
AO1: Understand and explain the meaning and main themes of the poem.
AO2: Analyse the language, form, and structure of the poem.
AO3 : Link the poem to its social and historical background.

2. Learning Objectives By the end of the lesson you will…
Respond to the poem using evidence to support your opinion (AO1)
Analyse the writer’s methods (language, structure and form) and the purposes of these methods (AO2)
Make links and comparisons between the two texts (AO3)

3. Why are statues created in honour of people?
Starter
Why are statues created in honour of people?
How does it change your view if you know that the person represented by the statue ordered its creation?

4. Ozymandias

5. Title

6. First Impressions
We are going to watch a video Montague with the reading of the poem.
What do the visuals from the clip tell us about the poem?
Listen to the reading of the poem. Highlight the words on your poem where the reader emphasises the key words.
Who do you consider to be the most powerful character in the poem?
Can you identify the themes of power and conflict?

7. Key Words
What are your impressions of Ozymandias as a ruler? Use some of the words below to annotate your poem (matching them to quotations already highlighted):
fierce
heartless
intelligent
remorseful
proud
loyal
tyrant
deceitful
supportive
loving
vain
brave
sympathetic
spiteful
frightening
regal

8. Extension Task
Which of the four comments below best fit the poet’s point of view of the sculptor? Put the comments in order, starting with the one you agree with the most. Support your ideas with quotations.
The sculptor was trying to flatter Ozymandias with the statue.
The sculptor had great skill in making a piece of stone come to life
The sculptor failed at their task as the statue is a ruin.
The sculptor was almost mocking the arrogance of Ozymandias.

9. Homework
How does the poet present ideas of human power in ‘Ozymandias’?
Comment on the representation of character and theme.
Comment on language, form, and structure.
Use full PEA paragraphs (sentence starters will be attached on Showmyhomework.co.uk)

10. Plenary Tyrant Legacy Pride
Below are three key words related to power that can be associated with ‘Ozymandias’:
Tyrant Legacy Pride
Working in groups, you have five minutes to find a quotation from the poem that relates to your key word.
You will then present your ideas to the class. Be prepared to justify your ideas.