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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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For Cambridge IGCSE Literature, students need to be able to structure an academic essay, develop a clear thesis and use a logical but thoughtful approach to analysis.
This 8-page resource includes the following:
writing an excellent essay
beginnings, middles and ends - overview
introduction
middle paragraphs / main body
conclusion
how will my work be marked?
assessment objectives and what they mean
mid band vs top band grading
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A full lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Sonnet 116’ by William Shakespeare - perfect for classroom teaching or independent revision. Suitable for KS3, GCSE, iGCSE + beyond!
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Includes:
10-page digital pdf
10-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
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A complete study guide for the poem ‘The Darkling Thrush’ by Thomas Hardy. Perfect for teaching and revision!
Suitable for students studying the CAIE / Cambridge A Level Poetry Anthology.(Songs of Ourselves: Volume 2, Paper 2, Section B Poetry)
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 whole collection? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE AS + A LEVEL BUNDLE PART 1 here!
For the CAMBRIDGE AS + A LEVEL BUNDLE PART 2, click here!
You may also be interested in:
Our complete CAMBRIDGE IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the story ‘The Paper Menagerie’ by Ken Liu; perfect for teaching or revision!
Suitable for those studying Stories of Ourselves, Cambridge AS + A Level Literature, Volume 2 (2021-23)
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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!
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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 full lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Piano’ by DH Lawrence - perfect for classroom teaching or independent revision. Suitable for KS3, GCSE, iGCSE + beyond!
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.
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Here’s a comprehensive lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Telegraph Wires’ by Ted Hughes - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
This 12-page resource contains a digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheets. It includes the following:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
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Stories of Ourselves IGCSE Bundle
Stories of Ourselves Vol 1 AS + A Level Bundle
Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2024 - BUNDLE PART 1
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A fully comprehensive teaching and revision pack for Cambridge’s Stories of Ourselves AS + A Level, Volume 1 (2024-2026)!
All story resources are provided in digital pdf, printable pdf + Powerpoint format, with additional worksheets - so they are perfect for classrooms + independent study or revision.
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Each story resource in the bundle 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
Stories included in the bundle:
‘Of White Hairs and Crickets’ - Rohinton Mistry
‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ - Charlotte Perkins Gilman
‘The Son’s Veto’ - Thomas Hardy
‘The Door in the Wall’ - H G Wells
‘An Englishman’s Home’ - Evelyn Waugh
‘The Prison’ - Bernard Malamud
‘Billennium’ - J G Ballard
‘The People Before’ - Maurice Shadbolt
‘Five-Twenty’ - Patrick White
‘Report on the Threatened City’ - Doris Lessing
‘Games at Twilight’ - Anita Desai
‘My Greatest Ambition’ - Morris Lurie
‘To Da-duh, in Memoriam’ - Paule Marshall
‘Tyres’ - Adam Thorpe
‘Real-Time’ - Amit Chaudhuri
You may also be interested in:
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry - BUNDLE PART 1
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry - BUNDLE PART 2
The Complete Guide to Unseen Exams
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A comprehensive lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Hide and Seek’ by Vernon Scannell - 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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A detailed analysis of ‘Australia 1970’ by Judith Wright- perfect for teaching and revision!
Tailored towards A level students using the CAIE / Cambridge A level syllabus, but will be helpful for anyone who’s trying to understand the poem at any level.
This digital + printable + PPT + worksheet document includes the following:
Important vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Attitudes
Key quotes + language techniques
Structure
Context
Themes linked
Tasks
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
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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!
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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!
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A complete study guide for the poem ‘In the Park’ by Gwen Harwood. Perfect for teaching and revision!
Suitable for students studying the CAIE / Cambridge A Level Poetry Anthology.(Songs of Ourselves: Volume 2, Paper 2, Section B Poetry)
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 whole collection? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE AS + A LEVEL BUNDLE PART 1 here!
For the CAMBRIDGE AS + A LEVEL BUNDLE PART 2, click here!
You may also be interested in:
Our complete CAMBRIDGE IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE
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A detailed analysis of ‘The Road’ by Nancy Fotheringham Cato - perfect for teaching and revision!
Tailored towards A level students using the CAIE / 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
Attitudes
Key quotes + language techniques
Poems structure
Context
Themes
Tasks + Exercises
Essay style questions
Also includes a few relevant worksheets.
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 CAIE collection? Grab our free resource here.
View our CAIE POETRY BUNDLES, both PART 1 and PART 2, here.
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A full study guide for the poem ‘He Never Expected Much’ by Thomas Hardy - 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!
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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.
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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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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!
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Death of a Naturalist’ by Seamus Heaney. Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE + A Level students.
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
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View our WJEC GCSE POETRY BUNDLE here.
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To Kill A Mockingbird Revision Bundle
An Inspector Calls Revision Bundle
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A bundle of 15 resources for all poems on the CAIE / Cambridge A Level Poetry collection! Everything you need to teach or study the poems in detail!
View the second set of poems in our CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL POETRY BUNDLE PART 2 here.
Each poetry Study Guide includes:
Key vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Key quotes + language techniques
Poems structure
Context
Attitudes
Themes
Tasks + Exercises
Essay style questions
Poems included in this bundle:
‘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
Reasons to love this resource:
Provides you with all the CAIE 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
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE Blessing by Imitiaz Dharker to see whether it’s suitable for you!
Looking for more Walcott poems or other importance English Literature material? Try our Derek Walcott’s Poetry Bundle and the Inspector Calls Bundle
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