Here is a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem “The Castaway”; 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 FORM/STRUCTURE LANGUAGE CONTEXT THEMES/IDEAS POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS

A 16-page full study guide that breaks down Armitage’s poem ‘Remains’ for students of all levels (GCSE, iGCSE + A Level). All aspects of the poem are thoroughly covered, and extra tasks, exercises and potential essay questions are also included. This resource is provided as a digital + printable PDF, worksheet and PowerPoint for adaptable teaching and studying - perfect for classrooms, homework, homeschooling and independent study. Contents: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE POETIC DEVICES FORM + STRUCTURE CONTEXT ATTITUDES + MESSAGES THEMES + DEEPER IDEAS KEY QUOTATIONS EXTRA TASKS COMPREHENSION EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Want to preview our study guides? Download our our Ozymandias Study Guide for FREE here! “If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24-48 hours.” View our full AQA POWER + CONFLICT POETRY BUNDLE here! You may also be interested in: The COMPLETE JEKYLL + HYDE BUNDLE Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 1 BUNDLE Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 2 BUNDLE The COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!

A 12-page full study guide that breaks down Rumens’ poem ‘The Émigrée’ for students of all levels (GCSE, iGCSE + A Level). All aspects of the poem are thoroughly covered, and extra tasks, exercises and potential essay questions are also included. This resource is provided as a digital + printable PDF, worksheet and PowerPoint for adaptable teaching and studying - perfect for classrooms, homework, homeschooling and independent study. Contents: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE POETIC DEVICES FORM + STRUCTURE CONTEXT ATTITUDES + MESSAGES THEMES + DEEPER IDEAS KEY QUOTATIONS EXTRA TASKS COMPREHENSION EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Want to preview our study guides? Download our our Ozymandias Study Guide for FREE here! “If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24-48 hours.” View our full AQA POWER + CONFLICT POETRY BUNDLE here! You may also be interested in: The COMPLETE JEKYLL + HYDE BUNDLE Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 1 BUNDLE Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 2 BUNDLE The COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!

A 16-page full study guide that breaks down Weir’s poem ‘Poppies’ for students of all levels (GCSE, iGCSE + A Level). All aspects of the poem are thoroughly covered, and extra tasks, exercises and potential essay questions are also included. This resource is provided as a digital + printable PDF and PowerPoint for adaptable teaching and studying - perfect for classrooms, homework, homeschooling and independent study. Contents: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE POETIC DEVICES FORM + STRUCTURE CONTEXT ATTITUDES + MESSAGES THEMES + DEEPER IDEAS KEY QUOTATIONS EXTRA TASKS COMPREHENSION EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Want to preview our study guides? Download our our Ozymandias Study Guide for FREE here! “If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24-48 hours.” View our full AQA POWER + CONFLICT POETRY BUNDLE here! You may also be interested in: The COMPLETE JEKYLL + HYDE BUNDLE Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 1 BUNDLE Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 2 BUNDLE The COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!

A 24-page full study guide that breaks down Wilfred Owen’s harrowing and powerful poem ‘Exposure’ for students of all levels (GCSE, iGCSE + A Level). All aspects of the poem are thoroughly covered, and extra tasks, exercises and potential essay questions are also included. This resource is provided as a digital + printable PDF, worksheet and PowerPoint for adaptable teaching and studying - perfect for classrooms, homework, homeschooling and independent study. Contents: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE POETIC DEVICES FORM + STRUCTURE CONTEXT ATTITUDES + MESSAGES THEMES + DEEPER IDEAS KEY QUOTATIONS EXTRA TASKS COMPREHENSION EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Want to preview our study guides? Download our our Ozymandias Study Guide for FREE here! “If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24-48 hours.” View our full AQA POWER + CONFLICT POETRY BUNDLE here! You may also be interested in: The COMPLETE JEKYLL + HYDE BUNDLE Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 1 BUNDLE Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 2 BUNDLE The COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!

Many of the creative writing and descriptive writing questions in exams require you to focus on an object, person, place or thing. This document breaks down the process of writing to describe inanimate objects for students of all levels - KS3, GCSE, iGCSE and above. Included: Task 1: Choose an Object Task 2: Sketching + Planning Task 3: Writing Task 4: Read an Example Answer Task 5: Review your work

A 2-page resource which provides a full breakdown of the key elements of setting in Macbeth, with a focus on geographical, historical and dramatic aspects. Perfect for teaching, or independent study. Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE and A Level students! This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following: Historical context Geographical context A breakdown of different specific locations Information on how the play was originally staged … Reasons to love this resource: Suitable for students of all levels Help students to achieve higher grades 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 View our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here! … If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24 hours. … Check out our shop here.

A 9-page guided study resource for teachers and students who want to engage with Macbeth on a higher level! For A Level students (aged 16+), and GCSE / iGCSE students who really want to push their interpretations to the very highest levels. This digital + printable + PPT resource contains the following: What is criticism? What is a critical quotation? How to properly use critical quotations Example high grade critical analysis paragraph Evaluation of the critical paragraph Understanding critical frameworks (Marxist, Historicist, Feminist and New Criticism) Critics’ Quotations Short tasks and exercises to help students engage more deeply with criticism Reasons to love this resource: A great introduction to literary criticism! A full breakdown of critical concepts Analysis of key critical frameworks Guided study tasks to help students engage with critical ideas Support with integrating critics into essay paragraphs Perfect for expanding students’ knowledge and interpretations Help students to achieve higher grades Visual aids for additional support! Need more Macbeth help? Grab our free resources here: Introduction to Macbeth Macbeth Character Analysis View our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here! … If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24 hours. … Check out our shop here.

A complete 9-page step-by-step guide for how to plan and write a Macbeth essay, which works both for coursework and exams under timed conditions. This document is perfect for guiding students with essay structuring and planning, as well as refining their knowledge of the play. Tailored towards GCSE + iGCSE students, but also helpful for those studying at a higher level - check the preview for further info! NOTE: this is a breakdown of the essay questions - if you’re looking for example essays, see our Macbeth - Example GCSE + iGCSE Essays, A*-C Grades (L9-L5) and our Macbeth - Example A-Level Essays This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following: A full breakdown of the essay planning process Two example essay plans An annotated extract that guides students with how to select evidence Breakdown of keywords and focus of the essay question Support with developing clear, concise and thoughtful topic sentences Support with selecting the correct evidence to suit points Support with integrating contextual and thematic concepts Reasons to love this resource: Perfect for expanding students’ knowledge and interpretations Help students to achieve higher grades 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 View our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here! … If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24 hours. … Check out our shop here.

A digital + printable pdf lesson resource intended to help students develop their own deeper personal responses to the theme of Religion in the play. Focusing on the theme, students are encouraged to expand their ideas and perspectives on the topic, and provided guided notes to help them possible interpretations. CONTENTS: 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 View our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here! … If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24 hours. … Check out our shop here.

A full breakdown of the key themes in Macbeth! This 11-page 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 Buy our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here! … If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24 hours. … Check out our shop here.

A resource which breaks down the key skills required for AQA GCSE Language Paper 2 into systematic and manageable chunks. This is a great primer for the exam, getting students used to the question formats without adding in the extra difficulty of comparative analysis. This 14-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 Extract: 3 x Captain Scott’s Diary Entries Question 1: True or False Question + Tips Question 2: Summary Question + Tips Question 3: Language Analysis Question + Tips Mid and High Level grade differentiation support Question 4: Full Essay Mid and High Level grade differentiation support … If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24-48 hours. … 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. Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. For more English literature and language resources, view OUR SHOP here!

A full breakdown of AQA English Language Paper 1, Section A, explained for students. This 12-page resource is great for encouraging students to develop a structured, systematic approach to the section, before attempting to write any example answers! This resource is provided as a digital + printable PDF and PowerPoint for adaptable teaching and studying - perfect for classrooms, homework, homeschooling and independent study. Contents KEY SKILLS THE QUESTION: WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO? EXAMPLE QUESTIONS A CLEAR PROCESS FOR EACH QUESTION TIPS FOR TOP MARKS … If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24-48 hours. 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. For more English literature and language resources, view OUR SHOP here! For more English literature and language resources, view OUR SHOP here!

A 7-page resource which provides a full breakdown of AQA GCSE Language Paper 1 Section A, Question 3 - including a process for answering the question, sample questions and student answers at a range of levels. This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following: Contents OVERVIEW EXAMPLE QUESTIONS HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTION MARK SCHEME BREAKDOWN EXAMPLE STUDENT ANSWERS L5 / C Grade Answer L6 / B Grade Answer L9 / A* / Full Mark Answer … If you buy this resource and find it useful, we’d be very grateful if you could leave an honest review - to say thank you, we’re happy to give you a second resource completely free of charge. Just drop us an email at admin@scrbbly.com with your TES name, the name of the resource you reviewed, and which one you’d like for free. We’ll email it over to you within 24-48 hours. 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. For more English literature and language resources, view OUR SHOP here!

In this resource, we’re going to equip you with the words and phrases you need to write a top-notch essay, along with examples of how to utilise them. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, and there will often be other ways of using the words and phrases we describe that we won’t have room to include, but there should be more than enough below to help you make an instant improvement to your essay-writing skills.

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Here’s a full lesson and study guide for the poem ‘Afternoons’ by Philip Larkin. Everything you need to know about the poem, plus tasks, essay questions + more! View our COMPLETE WJEC GCSE POETRY bundle here. Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE + A Level students, including those studying the WJEC GCSE Poetry Anthology. This digital + printable pdf resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE LANGUAGE FEATURE ANALYSIS FORM + STRUCTURE ANALYSIS CONTEXT ATTITUDES + MESSAGES THEMES + DEEPER IDEAS KEY QUOTATIONS EXTRA TASKS COMPREHENSION EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Teaching or studying the whole collection? Have a resource on us! Download Duffy’s ‘Valentine’ for free here You may also be interested in: To Kill A Mockingbird Revision Bundle An Inspector Calls 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 other literature and language resources.