Scrbbly - A* Grade Literature + Language Resources
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Scrbbly is an online English platform for KS3, GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students. Our resources are made by expert examiners, tutors, teachers, lecturers and professional writers (including a published poet!).
Scrbbly is an online English platform for KS3, GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students. Our resources are made by expert examiners, tutors, teachers, lecturers and professional writers (including a published poet!).
Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘The Crossing’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
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This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
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TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Teeth’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
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This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Gambia’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
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This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘From Stranraer, South’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ so you can see whether the complete collection is right for you!
This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘False Memory’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ so you can see whether the complete collection is right for you!
This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Even the trees’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
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This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!
Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Dressing Up’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ so you can see whether the complete collection is right for you!
This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!
Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Compound Fracture’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
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This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!
Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Church Invisible’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ so you can see whether the complete collection is right for you!
This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Childhood, Still’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
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This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Blues’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ so you can see whether the complete collection is right for you!
This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Away from You’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ so you can see whether the complete collection is right for you!
This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!
Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Life Mask’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! For a limited time, this resource is completely free - so you can see whether the complete bundle is right for you!
This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes:
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the full Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
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Here’s a full sample paper created for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives). The overall topic is ‘Travel and Exploration’. Text A is an extract from Isabella Bird’s ‘Unbeaten Tracks in Japan’; Text B is an excerpt from Captain Scott’s Diaries in Antarctica.
For a limited time, this document is available completely FREE!
Purchase our COMPLETE AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 BUNDLE here!
The exam-style questions are based on the wording from official AQA Exam papers. An official AQA mark scheme from the previous year would be suitable to mark the answers.
Reasons to love this resource:
interesting and engaging extracts
challenging and high level vocabulary
an extra mock paper to practise
constructed by an AQA Examiner, with full knowledge of the paper and mark scheme
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A bumper study pack, containing everything students need to know to get top grades in unseen exams. Often, unseen exams can be the scariest or most confusing module on any literature course - so this bundle is aimed at demystifying the exam, plus providing a clear 7-step process for tackling ANY unseen question.
Poetry, prose, close reading + wider reading - we’ve got you covered! Tons of high grade example answers and practise questions are also provided.
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
This bundle includes the following digital + printable pdf documents:
What is Unseen Poetry?
What is an Unseen Question?
A 7-step process for Unseen Poetry + Prose Questions
Understanding an Unseen Mark Scheme
Unseen Prose Analysis: Huckleberry Finn
Unseen Prose Practise Question: Araby
Unseen Prose Practise Question: The Yellow Wallpaper
Unseen Poetry Practise Question: The Road Not Taken
Unseen Poetry Practise GCSE / IGCSE Exam Question: Horses
BONUS MATERIAL
A* Grade AS + A Level Unseen Prose Answer (Timed Conditions)
A-Grade Model Essay: Unseen Poetry
A-Grade Example Answer: Unseen Prose
Reasons to love this resource:
Everything you (or your students) need to know about unseen exams
A broad range of prose texts and poems covered, from different genres and time periods
Tons of model essays
A range of tasks and exercises that break down the unseen process
An equal focus on poetry and prose - adaptable to different exam formats
Higher grade examples of context-based wider reading unseen exams, such as AQA Modern Times
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A full mark / A* grade A Level example answer written in response to an AQA English Literature ‘Modern Times’ past paper question. This is the type of essay that you’ll find at college or university level, as well as in A Level exams such as OCR American Literature ‘Comparative and Contextual Study’, WJEC’S Unseen Component 3 and more.
THE QUESTION:
Explore the significance of the emptiness of modern life in this extract. Remember to include in your answer relevant detailed analysis of the ways that Yates shapes meanings.
This 7-page digital + printable pdf resource includes:
The exam question (AQA Modern Times past paper, contextual study)
The extract
The A* grade model essay answer
A series of tasks and exercises helping students to reflect on the model answer and develop their own response
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
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An Inspector Calls Revision Bundle
Macbeth Revision Bundle
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This 6-page digital + printable pdf resource includes:
A full breakdown of what examiners are looking for
Advice for lower - mid level grades
Advice for mid - higher level grades
Guided reading task
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
You may also be interested in:
An Inspector Calls Revision Bundle
Macbeth Revision Bundle
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Stuck on unseen exams? This resources provides an excellent, clear process for students to follow when answering unseen exam questions - aimed at helping them to become more confident with their planning, organisation and exam technique. Includes sample questions. Perfect for GCSE, iGCSE and A Level students.
This 6-page digital + printable pdf resource includes:
The 7-step process
Example unseen poetry questions
Unseen poetry question + poem: Neutral Tones
Example unseen prose questions
Unseen prose question + extract: The Grapes of Wrath
Study tasks that help students to practise essay planning and writing
Reasons to love this resource:
Great for practising exam technique
Lots of practise questions, with interesting and engaging literary texts
A clear, guided process for tackling any unseen question
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
You may also be interested in:
An Inspector Calls Revision Bundle
Macbeth Revision Bundle
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
View our SHOP for more English literature and language resources.
An unseen prose sample answer in response to the question: In “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, how does the writer allow you to have sympathy for the woman and her situation? The extract and question are also provided!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
The extract
The question + guidance
The example answer
A study task that helps students to identify key concepts and skills in the response
Reasons to love this resource:
Great for practising exam technique
A high quality response that shows good structuring and deep analysis
A guided reading task
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
You may also be interested in:
An Inspector Calls Revision Bundle
Macbeth Revision Bundle
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
View our SHOP for more English literature and language resources.
An unseen poetry sample answer written by a 15 year old student, aimed at helping students to understand the format of unseen exams. The response is written about Robert Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’.
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
The poem
The question + guidance
The example answer
A study task that helps students to identify key concepts and skills in the response
Reasons to love this resource:
Great for practising exam technique
A high quality response that shows good structuring and deep analysis
A guided reading task
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
You may also be interested in:
An Inspector Calls Revision Bundle
Macbeth Revision Bundle
Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome.
View our SHOP for more English literature and language resources.