Robert Browning

Detailed commentary and questions on the poem. Originally published on www.universalteacher.org.uk

21 questions designed to help students investigate this poem. Particularly useful for individual study or homework.

A detailed study guide to the poem which includes questions for discussion, commentary, character overviews and ideas for further investigation. Originally published on www.universalteacher.org.uk.

A guided analysis of the poem useful as teacher's notes or revision notes.

Background information to the poem helpful for students/teachers and teachers alike.

A series of focused questions and tasks for students, with accompanying teacher's notes and answers.

The Envoy’s words and thoughts as he listens to the Duke: what might they be? The resource offers some suggestions and then leaves some speech and thought bubbles blank for students to fill in.

Detailed notes on 'Abt Vogler', 'Love Among the Ruins', 'Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister', 'The Bishop orders his tomb at Saint Praxed’s Church' and 'The Last Ride Together'.

Students plan and write a dramatic monologue to present to the class.

On-screen cloze activity for exploring Robert Browning's poem.

A useful overview of linguistic devices and their effect in the poem.

Quick comprehension questions to help understanding, extended questions for further understanding / analysis, two empathetic written tasks (write the lover's letter of confession or the police crime report).