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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!).
How to Write Essays and Understand the Mark Scheme
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How to Write Essays and Understand the Mark Scheme

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For students taking IGCSE in Literature, the absolute best way to ensure a high grade is to understand how the mark scheme works. This page will give you a breakdown of everything you need to know so that you can what examiners are looking for in plain language. You then need to make sure each essay you write contains all this stuff! Before understanding the mark scheme, make sure you’ve looked at the Assessment Objectives and you know how those work. There are two IGCSE syllabuses for Cambridge: 0475 and 0992. Although they’re almost exactly the same in marking, I’ve given both versions below for you so that you can see your own exams clearly. 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. VIEW OUR SHOP for other literature and language resources.
'Nanabhai Bhatt in Prison' by Sujata Bhatt - Poem Analysis
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'Nanabhai Bhatt in Prison' by Sujata Bhatt - Poem Analysis

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In this resource, you’ll find an analysis of ‘Nanabhai Bhatt in Prison’ by Sujata Bhatt. It’s targeted specifically toward those studying the Cambridge A-Level (CAIE / CIE) syllabus, but it’s suitable for anyone studying the poet at any level. Bhatt’s poems are beautiful and complex, often exploring the tension between science and spirituality, or personal memories and wider geopolitical issues - our analysis will help you get to grips with some of the difficult language and concepts so that you can write perfect essays on her poetry every time!
An Inspector Calls: A*/L9 Gender Essay Example
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An Inspector Calls: A*/L9 Gender Essay Example

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An A* / Level 9 / High grade essay on the theme of gender inequality in Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, written by a student. This resource also contains a series of tasks, targeted at helping students to understand essay composition and the examiner marking process. This 3-page digital + printable pdf resource includes: THE QUESTION THE ESSAY BONUS MATERIAL 3 tasks and exercises targeted towards helping students to better understand the mark scheme, assessment criteria and essay structuring Teaching or studying the play? View our full AN INSPECTOR CALLS BUNDLE here! Have a FREE resource on us! Download An Inspector Calls - Character Analysis to see whether the full bundle is right for you. Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. You may also be interested in: Our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 1 BUNDLE . Our COMPLETE AQA POWER + CONFLICT BUNDLE For more English literature and language resources, view OUR SHOP here!
'When it Happens' by Margaret Atwood - Complete Study Guide
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'When it Happens' by Margaret Atwood - Complete Study Guide

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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the story ‘When it Happens’ by Margaret Atwood; perfect for teaching or revision! Suitable for those studying Stories of Ourselves, Cambridge AS + A Level Literature, Volume 2 (2021-23) Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’ so you can see whether the complete collection is right for you! This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes: THE STORY (copyright permitting) VOCABULARY BREAKDOWN OF CHARACTERS SETTING PLOT SUMMARY NARRATIVE VOICE QUOTATIONS GENRE CONTEXT ATTITUDES THEMES EXTRA TASKS COMPREHENSION EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Teaching or studying the full Stories of Ourselves Anthology? Take a look at our STORIES OF OURSELVES ANTHOLOGY 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. View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!
'The Spirit is too Blunt an Instrument' by Anne Stevenson - Study Guide
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'The Spirit is too Blunt an Instrument' by Anne Stevenson - Study Guide

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A full study guide for the poem ‘The Spirit is too Blunt an Instrument’ by Anne Stevenson - perfect for teaching and revision! Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 1, Part 4). This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES ATTITUDES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Take a look at this FREE study guide of the poem ‘From Long Distance II’ to see whether it’s suitable for you! 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. VIEW OUR SHOP for other literature and language resources.
'Counting Sheep White Blood Cells' by Sujata Bhatt - Poem Analysis
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'Counting Sheep White Blood Cells' by Sujata Bhatt - Poem Analysis

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In this resource, you’ll find an analysis of ‘Counting Sheep White Blood Cells’ by Sujata Bhatt. It’s targeted specifically toward those studying the Cambridge A-Level (CAIE / CIE) syllabus, but it’s suitable for anyone studying the poet at any level. Bhatt’s poems are beautiful and complex, often exploring the tension between science and spirituality, or personal memories and wider geopolitical issues - our analysis will help you get to grips with some of the difficult language and concepts so that you can write perfect essays on her poetry every time!
'A Story for Pearse' by Sujata Bhatt - Poem Analysis
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'A Story for Pearse' by Sujata Bhatt - Poem Analysis

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In this resource, you’ll find an analysis of ‘A Story for Pearse’ by Sujata Bhatt. It’s targeted specifically toward those studying the Cambridge A-Level (CAIE / CIE) syllabus, but it’s suitable for anyone studying the poet at any level. Bhatt’s poems are beautiful and complex, often exploring the tension between science and spirituality, or personal memories and wider geopolitical issues - our analysis will help you get to grips with some of the difficult language and concepts so that you can write perfect essays on her poetry every time!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1 (pdf, ppt. worksheets + more!)
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CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1 (pdf, ppt. worksheets + more!)

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A set of study guides, analyses, research documents and tasks for the first set of poems from the CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry syllabus (2023 - 2025_. Perfect for teaching or revision! View the second set of poems in our CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL POETRY BUNDLE PART 2 here. Have a resource on us! Download for FREE Blessing by Imitiaz Dharker to see whether it’s suitable for you! The value of these documents separately is £57, so as a bundle they’re available at a discount of over 50%! Poems included: ‘Australia 1970’ - Judith Wright ‘A long journey’ - Musaemura Zimunya ‘An Afternoon Nap’ - Arthur Yap ‘Description of Spring’ - Henry Howard ‘Eel Tail’ - Alice Oswald ‘Love (III)’ - George Herbert ‘Stabat Mater’ - Sam Hunt ‘The Darkling Thrush’ - Thomas Hardy ‘The Hour is Come’ - Louisa Lawson ‘The Sea and The Hills’ - Rudyard Kipling ‘The Spring’ - Thomas Carew ‘The Stars Go Over the Lonely Ocean’ - Robinson Jeffers ‘The Storm-Wind’ - William Barnes ‘Winter Song’ - Elizabeth Tollet ‘Surplus Value’ - David C Ward Each poem resource includes a digital pdf, printable pdf, powerpoint (ppt) + worksheet which covers the following: VOCABULARY STORY/SUMMARY SPEAKER/VOICE LANGUAGE FEATURES FORM/STRUCTURE ATTITUDES CONTEXT THEMES TASKS + EXERCISES ESSAY QUESTIONS 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.
'Away, Melancholy' by Stevie Smith - Complete Study Guide
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'Away, Melancholy' by Stevie Smith - Complete Study Guide

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A full study guide for the poem ‘Away, Melancholy’ by Stevie Smith - perfect for teaching and revision! Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 1, Part 4). Have a resource on us! Download From Long Distance II by Tony Harrison for FREE! This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet 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 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. VIEW OUR SHOP for other literature and language resources.
'Night Sweat' by Robert Lowell - Complete Study Guide
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'Night Sweat' by Robert Lowell - Complete Study Guide

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A full study guide for the poem ‘Night Sweat’ by Robert Lowell - perfect for teaching and revision! Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 1, Part 4). This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES ATTITUDES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Take a look at this FREE study guide of the poem ‘From Long Distance II’ to see whether it’s suitable for you! 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. VIEW OUR SHOP for other literature and language resources.
'The Black Ball' by Ralph Ellison - Complete Study Guide
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'The Black Ball' by Ralph Ellison - Complete Study Guide

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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the story ‘The Black Ball’ by Ralph Ellison; perfect for teaching or revision! Suitable for those studying Stories of Ourselves, Cambridge AS + A Level Literature, Volume 2 (2021-23) Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’ so you can see whether the complete collection is right for you! This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes: THE STORY (copyright permitting) VOCABULARY BREAKDOWN OF CHARACTERS SETTING PLOT SUMMARY NARRATIVE VOICE QUOTATIONS GENRE CONTEXT ATTITUDES THEMES EXTRA TASKS COMPREHENSION EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Teaching or studying the full Stories of Ourselves Anthology? Take a look at our STORIES OF OURSELVES ANTHOLOGY 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. View our SHOP for other literature and language resources!
Wilfred Owen 'Futility' - Poem Analysis
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Wilfred Owen 'Futility' - Poem Analysis

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Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘Futility’ by Wilfred Owen, tailored towards A Level students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level. Includes: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT ATTITUDES THEMES
'A Memory' by Ted Hughes - Complete Study Guide
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'A Memory' by Ted Hughes - Complete Study Guide

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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘A Memory’ by Ted Hughes - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students. Have a resource on us! Download ‘Football at Slack’ for FREE 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 Ted Hughes Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here! You may also be interested in: 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!
Assessment Objectives and What They Mean: CIE Cambridge IGCSE Literature (0475 / 0992)
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Assessment Objectives and What They Mean: CIE Cambridge IGCSE Literature (0475 / 0992)

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For students taking IGCSE in Literature, the absolute best way to ensure a high grade is to familiarise yourself with the assessment objectives (AOs). This page will give you a breakdown of each objective, so that you can understand them and what examiners are looking for in plain language. You then need to make sure each essay you write contains all this stuff! There are two IGCSE syllabuses for Cambridge: 0475 and 0992. Although they’re almost exactly the same in marking, I’ve given both versions below for you so that you can see your own exams clearly. 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. VIEW OUR SHOP for other literature and language resources.
U. A. Fanthorpe 'Half-past Two' - Complete Study Guide
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U. A. Fanthorpe 'Half-past Two' - Complete Study Guide

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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Half-past Two’ by U. A. Fanthorpe - perfect for teaching or revision. Suitable for students at higher levels (KS3 and beyond), including those studying Edexcel IGCSE Literature. This digital pdf, printable pdf, powerpoint (ppt) + worksheet poem resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Teaching or studying the full Cambridge A Level Literature course? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL POETRY BUNDLE here. Teaching or studying the Edexcel IGCSE Literature course? Take a look at our EDEXCEL 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. View our SHOP for other literature and language resources.
John Keats Poetry - IN-DEPTH REVISION BUNDLE
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John Keats Poetry - IN-DEPTH REVISION BUNDLE

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Studying John Keats? He’s a brilliant genius, but he’s also pretty tricky to understand! This revision guide teaches you everything you need to know about one of his major poetical works. In this bundle, which is over 100 pages long, you’ll find in-depth analyses of ‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’, ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’, ‘Lamia’, and ‘Eve of St Agnes’ Contents: ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’ - Complete Revision Guide ‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Complete Revision Guide ‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Vocabulary and Summary ‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Language, Form and Structure ‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Attitudes, Context and Themes ‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Poem and a Breakdown of Stanzas in Modern English ‘Lamia’ - Vocabulary ‘Lamia’ - Summary, Overview and Narrative Voice ‘Lamia’ - Language, Structure + Form ‘Lamia’ - Context, Themes + Attitudes ‘Lamia’ - Study Questions ‘Lamia’ - Critical Interpretations + Tragic Elements ‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Context + Themes ‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Critical Interpretation + Tragic Elements ‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Language + Structure Analysis ‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Setting + Narrative Voice ‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Stanza Breakdown + Vocabulary ‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Study Questions ‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Summary
'The Echoes in Poona' by Sujata Bhatt - Poem Analysis
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'The Echoes in Poona' by Sujata Bhatt - Poem Analysis

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In this resource, you’ll find an analysis of ‘The Echoes in Poona’ by Sujata Bhatt. It’s targeted specifically toward those studying the Cambridge A-Level (CAIE / CIE) syllabus, but it’s suitable for anyone studying the poet at any level. Bhatt’s poems are beautiful and complex, often exploring the tension between science and spirituality, or personal memories and wider geopolitical issues - our analysis will help you get to grips with some of the difficult language and concepts so that you can write perfect essays on her poetry every time!
'Request To A Year' by Judith Wright - Complete Study Guide
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'Request To A Year' by Judith Wright - Complete Study Guide

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A full study guide for the poem ‘Request To a Year’ by Judith Wright - perfect for teaching and revision! Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 1, Part 4). This digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheet resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES ATTITUDES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Take a look at this FREE study guide of the poem ‘From Long Distance II’ to see whether it’s suitable for you! 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. VIEW OUR SHOP for other literature and language resources.
'Dulce et Decorum Est' - Complete Study Guide
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'Dulce et Decorum Est' - Complete Study Guide

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Here’s a full study guide for the poem ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ by Wilfred Owen. Everything you need to know about the poem, plus tasks, essay questions + more! 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 WJEC collection? Have a resource on us! Download Duffy’s ‘Valentine’ for free here View our full WJEC GCSE Poetry bundle 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.