'Mother to Son' - Poetry Reading Comprehension | KS3

This LinkyThinks comprehension based on the poem ‘Mother to Son’ by Langston Hughes encourages students to explore pertinent ideas around perseverance and resilience. Through vivid imagery and an extended metaphor, the poem compares life’s struggles to a difficult staircase, offering an inspiring lesson in determination.

‘Mother to Son’ includes:

·      A short poem

·      Opportunities to explore poetic language

·      Exposure to high level vocabulary

·      Written and multiple-choice questions

·      A variety of question types and challenge levels

·      Annotated text

·      Colour coded model answers

·      Tips and guidance along the way for both pupils and educators

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