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# Poetry in Action

Bring poetry to life with Poetry in Action, a new series which empowers your students to engage with poetry in exciting ways!

In addition to dynamic performances which lift key poems off the page, students can access e-learning videos and contextual resources to help them develop the skills they need to study any poem.

## Transform your poetry lessons with...

![Ozymandias Poetry recital ](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Poetry4.jpg?width=950&height=563&name=Poetry4.jpg "Ozymandias Poetry recital ")

## Engaging recitals

Delivered by professional actors, each poem is brought to life in these accessible video performances. As the performers speak, key lines appear on-screen to further strengthen the student’s connection to the text.

![Ozymandias - Analysis](https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Poetry5.jpg?width=950&height=563&name=Poetry5.jpg "Ozymandias - Analysis")

## Expert insights

Give your students a masterclass in poetry analysis with our team of experts. Each video will guide your class through the sounds, meter, rhythm and images of the poem, drawing attention to literary techniques and posing relevant questions.

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## Written resources

Support your teaching of key poems with flexible, ready-to-go written resources including exploring the poem’s context, themes, language and structure. You'll also get access to a written printout of each poem to share with your students.

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## London by William Blake – access your free recital video!

Bring William Blake's poem London to life with this accessible and engaging poetry recital delivered by a professional actor.

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