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 detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘Sabbaths, WI’; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level.
Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘Homecoming: Anse La Raye’; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level.
Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
Includes analysis of the following:
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Here is a full analysis of the poem “Little Boy Crying” by Mervyn Morris, tailored towards GCSE / IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying Morris at a higher level.
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Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘Lampfall’ by Derek Walcott, tailored towards A Level students but also good for ambitious students at a lower level! I couldn’t find any decent analyses of this poem online so I made a document that hopefully helps to shed light on this obscure and beautiful piece of work! Enjoy!
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Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘Caged Bird’ by Maya Angelou, tailored towards GCSE/IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying Angelou at a higher level.
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘The Almond Trees’; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level.
Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
Includes analysis of the following:
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STORY/SUMMARY
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POSSIBLE EXAM QUESTIONS
Here’s a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘The Wind in the Dooryard’; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level.
Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘To Return To The Trees’; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level.
Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
Includes analysis of the following:
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This resource is an example of a Band 2 (20/25 80%) borderline A grade essay according to the CIE Cambridge mark scheme.
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘Ebb’; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level.
Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
Includes analysis of the following:
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
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Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘The Pride of Lions’ by Joanna Preston, tailored towards A Level students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level.
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Here’s a complete study guide for the poem ‘Nearing Forty’ by Derek Walcott.
Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2, Part 4).
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This digital + printable pdf + worksheet resource includes:
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Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘Homecoming’ by Lenrie Peters, tailored towards A Level students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level.
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Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘Farewell, ungrateful traitor’ by John Dryden, tailored towards A Level students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level.
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Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘The Wedding’ by Moniza Alvi, tailored towards A Level students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level.
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Elizabeth Bishop’s poem ‘The Mountain’; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level.
Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Bishop’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
Includes analysis of the following:
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Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘The Three Fates’ by Rosemary Dobson, tailored towards GCSE/IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level.
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Studying John Keats?
He’s a brilliant genius, but he’s also pretty tricky to understand! In this resource, you’ll find an analysis breakdown of ‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - language, form and structure from the poem.
Here’s a complete study guide for the poem ‘Waterfall’ by Lauris Dorothy Edmond.
Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2, Part 4).
Here’s a FREE RESOURCE from the collection - download it to see if is right for you!
This digital + printable pdf + worksheet resource includes:
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the whole collection? Take a look at our complete CAMBRIDGE IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE here!
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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