Poetry Unlocked : An Anthology Arranged in Themes

Poetry Unlocked: an Anthology Arranged in Themes is a collection of almost 200 classic and contemporary poems for secondary school students selected by experienced classroom English teachers. The anthology aims to introduce students to important and interesting poems and poets from the canon of English literature and from other languages and cultures.

The poems are arranged in themes relevant to secondary students, ranging from Animals and School to Life, Relationships, and Young People. The selection of poems in each theme aims at diversity and accessibility in order to engage students’ interest in reading poetry for enjoyment. At the end of many themes, there are short biographies of important and well-known poets to introduce students to the people behind the poems to enhance their appreciation and understanding of the poets and their work.