Poems of the Second World War Poem Pack

How will this poetry from the Second World War engage my class?

This pack contains a set of moving poems written by those who lived (and sadly died) during the war from 1939 to 1945. 

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Art and poetry are wonderful ways of experiencing the lives and emotions of the past, and this set of WW2 poems for KS2 is sure to immerse your students in wartime life.

Great for sparking a curiosity for history, this set of poems is an enchanting introduction to the realities of the war, and can appeal to more creative and visually inclined learners too.

For some more context, you might like this WW2 Interactive Timeline and Map PowerPoint and our Remembrance Day Creativity Lesson 4 How to Write a War Poem Worksheet.

Our World War II Reading Comprehension pack is also a great way for children to gain an insight into the Second World War.

What comes in this World War Two poetry pack?

It contains 5 different poems, reflecting a diverse range of experiences of the war. There is work from ex-pilots like High Flight by John Magee, which describes flying up to the sky and 'touching the face of God.' 

There's also a poem written by Henryka Łazowertówna, a child in a Warsaw ghetto who describes sneaking out for food, and work like 'A Gunners Day', the author of which is still unknown.

The poems come with some lovely, immersive illustrations as backdrops, and some interesting facts about the poets to provide some context. 

Still relevant to this day, these WW2 poems for KS2 are a great introduction to life in the war. The pack comes as an easy to download PDF, so should save you plenty of time and trouble.

When did World War Two happen?

World War 2 was fought from 1st September 1939 to 2nd September 1945. 

It involved the majority of the world's countries and began when the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declared war on Germany.

The main countries involved were the Axis powers (Germany, Italy and Japan), and The Allies (France, Great Britain, The U.S, The Soviet Union and more). 

This pack of WW2 poems for KS2 is a really useful introduction to life in the war, covering a range of different experiences.