Scott for Schools

Once one of the most famous writers in the world, Scott’s cultural influence can hardly be overstated. His work has inspired artists, sculptors, playwrights and composers; and his impact on Scotland’s national identity endures today. Scott for Schools allows teachers and pupils to explore Scott’s poetry as a springboard for cross curricular learning opportunities. Using the ‘Scott for Schools’ resource suite (developed as part of the recent project, ‘The Edinburgh Edition of Walter Scott’s Poetry: Engaging New Audiences’), explore activities and lessons on a wide  range of themes, or use them as a jumping off point for developing your own, more bespoke, material. The resources can be used to preface or bookend a visit to Abbotsford, or enjoyed as standalone resources in the classroom.

The resources have been designed using the Curriculum for Excellence, contributing to learning experiences and outcomes in subject areas such as Literacy & English, Social Studies, Expressive Arts, and Languages. Through the resources, pupils will be able to explore writing technologies, styles and processes; they will be encouraged to find connections between their own lives and those of people living in the past and consider how Scotland’s identify has developed in the past two centuries; and they will be invited to respond creatively to poetry and prompts through a range of artistic activities. As well as contributing to learning in specific subject areas, it is hoped that these resources also contribute to cross-curricular learning, enabling pupils to improve their reading, writing, speaking, listening, group work, and research skills. Though designed to enhance learning in Literacy & English, the poetry is explored in shorter excerpts, and activities in response vary widely from writing to discussion, games, crafts, editing and more.

The link to the portal below will allow you to explore Scott for Schools further, and download all resources at no cost.