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Scrbbly resources are adaptable for classroom teaching, home schooling + independent study or revision. We're a team of expert tutors and examiners who all love English, and we aim for our content to be highly detailed, visually engaging and suitable for different levels and abilities.
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Scrbbly resources are adaptable for classroom teaching, home schooling + independent study or revision. We're a team of expert tutors and examiners who all love English, and we aim for our content to be highly detailed, visually engaging and suitable for different levels and abilities.
OFFER: If you purchase one of our resources and leave an honest review, we'll give you a second resource completely FREE! Leave a review + drop us an email (admin@scrbbly.com) with your TES name and request.
A detailed analysis of ‘Marrysong’ by Dennis Scott- perfect for teaching and revision!
Tailored towards A level students using the CIE / Cambridge A level syllabus, but will be helpful for anyone who’s trying to understand the poem at any level.
This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following:
Important vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Key quotes + language techniques
Structure
Attitudes
Context
Themes linked
Essay questions
Reasons to love this resource:
Perfect for providing a rapid understanding of the poem
Helps remind students that are revising the poem of the key themes
Is able to provide teachers with clear and succinct points that are relevant to the poem
Need more CIE poetry help? View our COMPLETE CIE POETRY BUNDLE.
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A detailed analysis of ‘Farmhand’ by James K. Baxter- perfect for teaching and revision!
Tailored towards A level students using the CIE / Cambridge A level syllabus, but will be helpful for anyone who’s trying to understand the poem at any level.
This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following:
Important vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Key quotes + language techniques
Attitudes
Poems structure
Context
Themes
Essay questions
Reasons to love this resource:
Perfect for providing a rapid understanding of the poem
Helps remind students that are revising the poem of the key themes
Is able to provide teachers with clear and succinct points that are relevant to the poem
Need more CIE poetry help? View our COMPLETE CIE POETRY BUNDLE.
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A detailed analysis of ‘Ruins of a Great House’ by Derek Walcott - perfect for teaching and revision!
Tailored towards A level students studying the CIE A level syllabus but will be helpful for anyone who’s trying to understand the poem at any level.
This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following:
Key vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Themes
Poems structure
Key quotes + language techniques
Context
Reasons to love this resource:
Perfect for providing a rapid understanding of the poem
Helps remind students that are revising the poem of the key themes
Helps those new to the poem understand the context behind it
Is able to provide teachers with clear and succinct points that are relevant to the poem
View our COMPLETE WALCOTT BUNDLES, both PART 1 and PART 2, here.
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A complete lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Sonnet 43’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, perfect for teaching or studying.
Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE and A Level students, including those studying the Edexcel GCSE ‘Relationships’ Poetry Anthology and the 2025 WJEC GCSE Poetry Anthology.
This pdf resource includes:
VOCABULARY
STORY + SUMMARY
SPEAKER + VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
ATTITUDES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the whole WJEC collection? Have a resource on us! Download Duffy’s ‘Valentine’ for free here
View our COMPLETE WJEC GCSE POETRY bundle here.
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To Kill A Mockingbird Revision Bundle
An Inspector Calls Revision Bundle
We’re an online English revision + teaching platform that makes high quality English GCSE + A Level content. Our website has downloadable revision documents, powerpoints and video lessons. Our resources are adaptable for classroom teaching, home schooling + independent study. We’re a team of expert tutors and examiners who all love English; our content is highly detailed, visually engaging and suitable for different levels. Drop us an email admin@scrbbly.com if you have any requests!
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Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways’ by William Wordsworth, tailored towards GCSE/IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level.
Includes
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
FURTHER READING
THEMES
CLICK HERE to view our 2023-25 collection, as this bundle is for the 2022 exams
A bundle of 20 resources for all poems on the CIE / Cambridge IGCSE Poetry collection! Everything you need to teach or study the poems in detail!
Each poetry Study Guide includes:
Key vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Key quotes + language techniques
Poems structure
Context
Attitudes
Themes
Also includes essay examples, explanations for how to write essays, and explanations of assessment objectives.
Poems included in this bundle:
‘Amends’ - Adrienne Rich
‘Caged Bird’ - Maya Angelou
‘Sonnet 43’ - Elizabeth Barrett Browning
‘Farmhand’ - James K. Baxter
‘Little Boy Crying’ - Mervyn Morris
‘Marrysong’ - Dennis Scott
‘Mid-Term Break’ - Seamus Heaney
‘Muliebrity’ - Sujata Bhatt
‘Not Waving But Drowning’ - Stevie Smith
‘Plenty’ - Isobel Dixon
‘Rising Five’ - Norman Nicholson
‘She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways’ - William Wordsworth
‘Sonnet 29’ - Edna St. Vincent Millay
‘The Three Fates’ - Rosemary Dobson
‘Those Winter Sundays’ Robert Hayden
Reasons to love this resource:
Provides you with all the CIE poems
Each poem has an in depth analysis included
Series of essays questions related to each poem included
Useful in depth start, or update, for those revising and starting their studies
You may also be interested in:
Derek Walcott’s Poetry Bundle
Inspector Calls Bundle
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘Parades, Parades’; 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
THEMES/IDEAS
FORM/STRUCTURE
LANGUAGE
CONTEXT
A full lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis Macneice - perfect for classroom teaching or independent revision. Suitable for KS3, GCSE, iGCSE + beyond!
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Includes:
12-page digital pdf
12-page printable pdf
6-slide powerpoint
7-page worksheet
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CONTENTS:
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
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Teaching or studying the Edexcel IGCSE Literature course? Take a look at our EDEXCEL IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE here.
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A detailed analysis of ‘The Mountain’ by Elizabeth Bishop - perfect for teaching and revision!
Tailored towards A level students using the CIE / Cambridge A level syllabus to study poems from the ‘Songs of Ourselves’ collection, but will be helpful for anyone who’s trying to understand the poem at any level.
This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following:
Key vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Poems structure
Themes
Essay style questions
Reasons to love this resource:
Perfect for providing a rapid understanding of the poem
Helps remind students that are revising the poem of the key themes
Helps those new to the poem understand the context behind it
Is able to provide teachers with clear and succinct points that are relevant to the poem
Need more poems from the ‘Songs of Ourselves’ collection? Grab our free resource here.
View our COMPLETE SONGS OF OURSELVES BUNDLES, both PART 1 and PART 2, here.
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“Lake Narcissus. Summer. I used to think it was the most incredible place on Earth; on days like this — when the angry winds that whipped through the valley were still — the clear blue sky rippled off the surface of the shimmering water: a giant, serene mirror…”
Here’s a story about death vs life, thoughts vs impulses and the restorative beauty of nature. I’ve been teaching a lot of creative writing recently and yesterday my student challenged me to sit and write a story with her: so here it is! It’s suitable for students studying Narrative writing at GCSE or IGCSE level (AQA, CIE / Cambridge, WJEC / Eduqas, CCEA, OCR, Edexcel and more).
** WARNING: The content may be upsetting for some readers as it explores mental health and depression**
This is an example response to a GCSE Narrative Writing - A* L9 Full Mark Example. Written by an AQA examiner.
This 8-page resource is provided as a digital + printable PDF and PowerPoint for adaptable teaching and studying - perfect for classrooms, homework, homeschooling and independent study.
Contents
Overview
The Plan
The Answer
Writing Task
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A comprehensive lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Do not go gentle into that good night’ by Dylan Thomas - perfect for teaching or revision.
Suitable for students at higher levels (KS3 and beyond), including those studying Edexcel IGCSE Literature.
Includes:
digital pdf
printable pdf
powerpoint
worksheet
CONTENTS:
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the Edexcel IGCSE Literature course? Take a look at our EDEXCEL IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE here.
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Want to know more about how our resources work? Download a FREE STUDY GUIDE to see whether the full bundle is right for you: Blessing - Imtiaz Dharker
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A full lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Half-Caste’ by John Agard - perfect for teaching or revision.
Suitable for students at higher levels (KS3 and beyond), including those studying Edexcel IGCSE Literature.
Includes:
14-page digital pdf
14-page printable pdf
7-slide powerpoint
7-page worksheet
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CONTENTS:
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
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Teaching or studying the Edexcel IGCSE Literature course? Take a look at our EDEXCEL IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE here.
Want to preview our study guides?
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This resource provides a comprehensive breakdown of the conventions behind Shakespearean comedy and common motifs of his comedic plays.
Includes:
COMEDIC TERMS
BASIC ELEMENTS OF SHAKESPEAREAN COMEDY
COMPLEX ELEMENTS OF SHAKESPEAREAN COMEDY
TRADITIONAL / CLASSICAL COMEDY
A full lesson and study guide for ‘Poem at Thirty-Nine’ by Alice Walker - perfect for classroom teaching or independent revision.
Suitable for students at higher levels (KS3, GCSE and beyond), including those studying Edexcel IGCSE Literature.
Includes:
14-page digital pdf
14-page printable pdf
7-slide powerpoint
8-page worksheet
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CONTENTS:
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the Edexcel IGCSE Literature course? Take a look at our EDEXCEL IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE here.
Want to know more about how our resources work? Download a FREE STUDY GUIDE to see whether the full bundle is right for you: Blessing - Imtiaz Dharker
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘The Black Cottage’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘A Soldier’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘Desert Places’. Suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click 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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A detailed analysis of ‘The Wedding’ by Moniza Alvi - perfect for teaching and revision!
Tailored towards A level students using the CIE / Cambridge A level syllabus to study poems from the ‘Songs of Ourselves’ collection, but will be helpful for anyone who’s trying to understand the poem at any level.
This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following:
Key vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Key quotes + language techniques
Poems structure
Context
Attitudes
Themes
Reasons to love this resource:
Perfect for providing a rapid understanding of the poem
Helps remind students that are revising the poem of the key themes
Helps those new to the poem understand the context behind it
Is able to provide teachers with clear and succinct points that are relevant to the poem
Need more poems from the ‘Songs of Ourselves’ collection? Grab our free resource here.
View our COMPLETE SONGS OF OURSELVES BUNDLES, both PART 1 and PART 2, here.
Please review us! 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 detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘Going For Water’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click 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.
View our shop for other literature and language resources.
Here’s a full analysis of the poem 'Song: Love, a child, is ever crying’ by Lady Mary Wroth, tailored towards A Level students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level.
Includes:
THE POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
ATTITUDES
THEMES