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 the poem ‘Kamikaze’ by Beatrice Garland. These notes are tailored towards students from Y9 to A-Level (age 13+), including being suitable for collections such as AQA Power and Conflict Poetry.
It includes, but is not limited to:
Vocabulary
Summary
Language Features
Structure / Form Analysis
Context
Attitudes / Messages
Themes
Essay Questions
Here’s a detailed analysis of the poem ‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard. These notes are tailored towards students from Y9 to A-Level (age 13+), including being suitable for collections such as AQA Power and Conflict Poetry.
It includes, but is not limited to:
Vocabulary
Summary
Language Features
Structure / Form Analysis
Context
Attitudes / Messages
Themes
Essay Questions
Here’s an essay completed by one of my students taking the ‘AQA Power and Conflict’ poetry module. It was his first comparative essay and his first poetry essay, so he did amazingly well! However, there is also clear room for improvement - I would expect the same student to be on a minimum of an L7 / A Grade by the time he takes his exams. I have given detailed feedback underneath to help him improve, plus a breakdown of the mark scheme and grade boundaries to show how his essay would convert to a specific grade.
A full breakdown of Act 1, Scene 6 in Macbeth, including comprehension questions and wider expansion tasks - 5 pages in total. This resource can be used as a full lesson, or for revision and deeper analysis.
This digital + printable pdf document contains:
An overview of Act 1.6
Key vocabulary
The Scene
Comprehension Questions
Context: High Treason
Form, Structure + Language Analysis
Reasons to love this resource:
Encourages students to read and understand Shakespearean language
A range of tasks focused on characterisation
A deeper look into language techniques and dramatic devices
Application of context for further analysis
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Introduction to Macbeth
Macbeth Character Analysis
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A great way to introduce students to the key concepts of Macbeth!
This full lesson resource helps students to build confidence with reading Shakespearean language, interpreting key meanings and delving deeper into thematic and contextual analysis.
Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE and A Level students!
**This digital + printable pdf document includes the following: **
Reading + Understanding Act 1.1
Vocabulary list
Comprehension tasks
Analysis tasks (setting + atmosphere)
Thematic research - The Supernatural
Personal Response - Does Evil really exist?
Contextual research - Witches
Note: with the research tasks, students are encouraged to do their own reading. You could also use our Complete Context Revision document to support learning.
Reasons to love this resource:
A full breakdown of the opening of Macbeth
Guided study tasks to help students engage with deeper ideas
A great introduction to the ideas of the play
A range of tasks and exercises to encourage a personal response
Help students to achieve higher grades
Suitable for students of all levels
Visual aids for additional support!
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Introduction to Macbeth
Macbeth Character Analysis
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A digital + printable pdf lesson resource intended to help students develop their own deeper personal responses to key themes and ideas in Macbeth. Focusing on the theme of Religion, students are encouraged to expand their ideas and perspectives on the topic, before being given guided notes on possible interpretations.
This resource contains:
How to use themes in essays
Guided planning task: apply the theme of religion to four different essay questions
Deeper exploration of key terms relating to religion
Detailed notes on religion in Macbeth
Sensitivity to context and wider readings
Guided study questions to help students expand their understanding of the theme and its wider applications to the play (including messages and deeper meanings)
Reasons to love this resource:
A full breakdown of the theme of religion
Guidance and support with applying themes to essay questions
Exploration of key terms
Detailed notes on religion in Macbeth
A range of questions designed to make students think on a deeper level
Perfect for expanding students’ knowledge and interpretations
Help students to achieve higher grades in essays
Suitable for students of all levels
Visual aids for additional support!
Need more Macbeth help? Grab our free resources here:
Introduction to Macbeth
Macbeth Character Analysis
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A breakdown of the key themes in Macbeth.
This revision document is organised into a series of guided statements and open study questions on each theme (see preview images). It’s designed to help students to develop a personal response to each theme and expand their deeper understanding of the play.
Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE and A Level students!
This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following themes:
Bravery
Deception + Betrayal
Power, Dominance + Leadership
Greed
Desire
Violence
The Supernatural
Religion
Gender
Ambition
Psychology + Madness
Reasons to love this resource:
A full breakdown of key themes
Guided study questions on precise topics
Perfect for expanding students’ knowledge and interpretations
Help students to achieve higher grades
Suitable for students of all levels
Extra contextual details, literary device analysis and quotations provided for support with more difficult topics
Visual aids for additional support!
Need more Macbeth help? Grab our free resources here:
Introduction to Macbeth
Macbeth Character Analysis
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This document breaks down the process for answering Language Paper 2 Question 2 - the language analysis question.
This was the student’s first time at planning and writing the question - so she did very well! Her answer received a borderline L6 grade - the equivalent of a B grade with a score of 7/12. The mark scheme and feedback on each paragraph have been provided, by an AQA examiner.
Teaching or studying AQA? Have a resource on us! View our FREE Descriptive Writing answer to see whether the complete bundle is right for you.
View our COMPLETE AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 BUNDLE here.
Or our COMPLETE AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here.
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Feeling a bit stuck on Paper 2? Here’s a document that helps you get used to the
different skills of the paper, without having to worry about comparison right away. Bear in mind that you need to be confident with comparing and comparative structures by the time you take the real exam! But for now, use this 14 page-practice paper to help you get started.
Teaching or studying AQA? Have a resource on us! View our FREE Descriptive Writing answer to see whether the complete bundle is right for you.
View our COMPLETE AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 BUNDLE here.
Or our COMPLETE AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here.
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A mega bundle of 19 AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 resources, made by an AQA examiner and teacher. Suitable for teachers and students, available at a discount of 40%!
If you’re looking for the AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 bundle, click here.
This bundle covers everything you need to teach or learn the AQA Language Paper 2: Contains both example answers of varying levels by students, and full mark example answers by an examiner.
Try a resource for FREE to see whether this bundle is right for you: AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2: Practise Mock Exam / Specimen Paper
This bundle contains digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resources that cover the following:
Paper 2 Overview + Introduction
How to Write and Analyse Great Speeches
How to Write and Analyse Great Opinion Articles
How to Write and Analyse Great Letters
How to Write and Analyse Great Diary / Journal Entries
SECTION A RESCOURCES:
Section A: Q1 + Q2 Breakdown + Example Answers
Section A: Q3 Breakdown + Model Answers L5-L9
Section A Q4: How to Write a Comparative Essay + Examples
Exam Preparation: AQA Language Paper 2 Section A
SECTION B RESOURCES:
Section B Q5 - Nonfiction Writing
Section B: Example A /L7 Article + Feedback
Section B: Example A*/L9 Article / Parents are Overprotective
Section B: Letter Writing Task + Full Mark / L9 Example Answer
Section B: Example A* / L9 Letter - Halloween
BONUS MATERIAL:
Practice Exam Paper 2: Travelling + Exploration
Paper 2 L6/ B grade Full Student Answer + Feedback
Ernest Shackleton’s Diary Entries
Paper 2: Understanding Perspectives - London Labour and the London Poor
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A full breakdown of AQA English Language Paper 1, Section A, explained for students. This resource is great for encouraging students to develop a structured, systematic approach to the section, before attempting to write any example answers!
This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
KEY SKILLS
THE QUESTION: WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
A CLEAR PROCESS FOR EACH QUESTION
TIPS FOR TOP MARKS
Teaching or studying AQA? Have a resource on us! View our FREE Descriptive Writing answer to see whether the complete bundle is right for you.
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A set of full mark responses for Section A, Questions 1-4 on AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1. Perfect for teaching or studying!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
4 x Exam Questions
4 x Essay Responses
Example Essay Plan
Guidance + Breakdown for Structuring PEE Paragraphs
Teaching or studying AQA? Have a resource on us! View our FREE Descriptive Writing answer to see whether the complete bundle is right for you.
Or our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here.
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In this 10-page resource, you’ll find an approach to Question 4 in Section A including tips that help you to get full marks + some high-grade example answers.
This digital + printable pdf resource + PowerPoint includes:
How to Plan the Argumentative Essay (broken down into easy steps)
Sample Question
Keyword Analysis
Essay Plan Example
Student Example L7 / A Grade Answer: Timed Conditions
Teacher Example Full Mark L9 / A* Grade Answer
Teaching or studying AQA? Have a resource on us! View our FREE Descriptive Writing answer to see whether the complete bundle is right for you.
Or our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here.
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A full mark Creative Writing answer, written for GCSE and iGCSE students. The original question was taken from an AQA paper, but it’s suitable for students of all exam boards.
This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
THE QUESTION
Write a description of an old person as suggested by this picture (+ image)
EXAMPLE PLAN
LITERARY REFERENCES
PERSONAL IDEAS
THE ANSWER
MARK SCHEME
WRITING TASK
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This is an example response to a GCSE Narrative Writing - A* L9 Full Mark Example. Written by an AQA examiner.
Warning: It does contain references to depression and mental health issues, as part of the story. I’ve added the plan to the description below so you can check whether it’s right for you and/or your students.
This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
THE QUESTION
‘Write a story, set in a mountainous area, as suggested by the picture in the document’
THE PLAN
1- character views the mountain lake landscape
2 - feels sad and depressed, thinks about jumping in the lake
3 - a girl appears, starts running towards the water
4 - she jumps in, he is worried that she’ll drown and jumps in after her
5 - he saves her, they sit on the shore of the lake together
THE ANSWER
WRITING TASK
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Lots of students struggle with descriptive writing, especially when it comes to making their descriptive pieces different from a story or narrative.
In this resource, you’ll find a step-by-step process that breaks down how to plan descriptive pieces. Feel free to plan and write your own response to the writing prompt too!
An A (L7) Grade Creative Writing answer, for GCSE and iGCSE students - written by a student in timed conditions. Originally a resource used to teach the AQA paper, but it’s suitable for students of all exam boards - including CAIE, CCEA, Edexcel, WJEC and OCR.
This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
THE QUESTION
THE ANSWER
FEEDBACK
WRITING TASK
Teaching or studying AQA? Have a resource on us! View our free Descriptive Writing answer to see whether the complete bundle is right for you.
If you’re looking for the LANGUAGE PAPER 2 bundle, click here.
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A breakdown of the concepts and approaches needed to achieve high grades on AQA English Language Paper 1, Section B (Question 5).
Suitable for students of all levels - perfect for introducing students to the ideas of Section B, before delving deeper into creative writing practise.
This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
KEY SKILLS
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?
HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTION
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A mega bundle of 19 AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 resources, made by an AQA examiner and teacher. Suitable for teachers and students, available at a discount of 40%!
If you’re looking for the AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 bundle, click here.
This bundle covers everything you need to teach or learn the AQA Language Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing to a high level. Contains both example answers of varying levels by students, and full mark example answers by an examiner.
Try a resource for free to see whether this bundle is right for you: AQA English Language Paper 1: Descriptive Writing Full Mark Answer A*/L9 Grade - Hot Air Balloon
This bundle contains digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resources that cover the following:
OVERVIEW / BREAKDOWN OF THE PAPER 1
SECTION A RESOURCES:
Section A: Breakdown
Section A: Q1 + Q2 Example Student Answers + Feedback
Section A: Q3 Breakdown + Example Answers (L5-L9)
Section A: Q4 Study Guide + High-Grade Essays
Section A: Full Mark Answers
SECTION B RESOURCES:
Section B: Breakdown
Section B: Creative Writing Practise Questions
Section B: How to Plan Question 5
Section B: Descriptive Writing B/L6 Answer (Storm)
Section B: Descriptive Writing A/ L7 Answer (Island)
Section B: Descriptive Writing A*/L9 Answer (Hot Air Balloon)
Section B: Narrative Writing Full Mark Answer (Pyramids)
Section B: Descriptive Writing A*/L9 Answer (Old Man)
Section B: Narrative Writing A*/L9 Answer (Lake Narcissus)
BONUS MATERIAL:
Mock Paper 1: The Old Curiosity Shop
Argumentative Essay Example Answers + Feedback
Grade Boundaries Explained for Students
How To Improve Reading + Recommended Short Stories
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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’ - vocabulary and summary from the poem.