Worksheet on 'Storm on the Island' - Nature & Memory Subset
English
GCSE
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focused on the poem 'Storm on the Island', exploring themes of social issues through creative writing tasks and analysis, suitable for GCSE students.
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Worksheet on 'Storm on the Island' - Nature & Memory Subset
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Context and Summary
‘Storm on the Island’ is a poem that captures the raw power of nature and its unpredictable influence on human life. Set in a remote Irish island community, the poem explores the collective experience of facing natural adversity, symbolising broader social tensions such as community vulnerability and resilience. The poet vividly describes the landscape, the storm’s arrival, and the inhabitants’ reactions, highlighting themes of uncertainty and human endurance. Phrases like 'spits like a tame cat' evoke imagery that enhances the reader’s understanding of the storm’s intensity. The poem invites reflection on how communities respond collectively to threats, emphasising the importance of unity in the face of external forces. It also subtly addresses issues of environmental change and social cohesion amidst adversity.
1.
What is the main setting of 'Storm on the Island' and how does it reflect social issues?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one phrase from the summary that describes the storm’s intensity and explain its effect.
[2 marks]3.
Discuss how the theme of community resilience is conveyed through the poem.
[6 marks]4.
How does the poem symbolise broader social tensions through its depiction of nature?
[3 marks]5.
Identify a poetic technique used in the line ‘spits like a tame cat’ and explain its significance.
[3 marks]6.
In what ways might the poem reflect contemporary social issues such as climate change or community conflict?
[4 marks]7.
Create a short paragraph describing a modern social issue that could be symbolised by the storm in the poem.
[6 marks]8.
Identify one device used to evoke a sense of threat or danger in the poem and explain its impact.
[3 marks]9.
Reflect on how the poem encourages collective resilience in the face of adversity.
[6 marks]10.
Design a creative writing task: Write a short monologue from the perspective of a community member during a natural disaster. Include reflections on social issues such as unity, fear, and hope.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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