Here is a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem “Adam’s Song”; 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

The notes below are taken from individual analyses of Walcott poems, but they also pertain to the context of Walcott and his poetry in general. This is a revision sheet which will help you to connect the dots between the different poems and understand the deeper idea that underpin his writing. Note that some context points are more specific to the particular poem, whereas others are about Walcott’s own ideas and beliefs in general, so be careful with which ones you choose to use in your own essay writing.

A 16-page full study guide that breaks down William Wordsworth’s ‘Extract from the Prelude’ 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!

This is an essay completed by an IGCSE student, though in non-timed conditions. It received a B grade overall (borderline A), although some of the ideas and interpretations demonstrate a higher level and the issues with it are mostly structural. Suitable for CIE/Cambridge and IGCSE students, but also for those at a higher level. It includes: The Essay Question The Essay Mark Scheme Examiner Notes/Comments

Here is a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem “Oddjob, A Bull Terrier”; 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

Here’s an essay example of the poem ‘Little Boy Crying’ by Mervin Morris. It includes the essay question and the essay - suitable for CIE/Cambridge and IGCSE students, but also for those at a higher level.

A 16-page full study guide that breaks down Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ 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!

This is an essay example that a Y10 GCSE student completed whilst studying ‘An Inspector Calls’, it was not written in timed conditions. He was not used to writing essays and this was one of his first attempts, it came out very well! There are examiner’s marks and comments below - it received an L6 / B grade overall.

An 18-page full study guide that breaks down Garland’s ‘Kamikaze’ for students of all levels (GCSE, iGCSE + A Level). This is a complex poem with lots of subtle implications about Japanese culture, so the context is explored thoroughly here to help students understand the deeper levels of the text. All aspects of the poem are 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!

Here is a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem “Forest of Europe”; 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

An 18-page full study guide that breaks down Agard’s fun and enlightening poem ‘Checking Out Me History’ 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 - the tasks encourage students to consider their own personal history and culture, connecting that to their own sense of identity. 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 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! Looking for more support? Buy our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here! Download our Macbeth Character Analysis for FREE as an example resource, to see whether the complete bundle is right for you! … 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. … You may also be interested in: The Complete Power + Conflict Poetry Bundle Our Complete AQA English Language GCSE Paper 1 Bundle Check out our shop here.

I wrote this essay during a poetry lesson with a student who is taking the CIE / Cambridge IGCSE exam. It wasn’t written under timed conditions so the middle paragraphs are slightly longer than you’d ideally aim for in your own, but I tried to include all of the main important ideas that you’d need for a high A or A* (L7/L8/L9) grade at GCSE — including analysis of form, structure and language, a clear layout, a central argument and understanding deeper meanings and alternative interpretations. Enjoy!

Here is a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘The Schooner Flight, Chapter 11: After The Strom’; 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

This resource contains 13 essay and exam-style questions on Robert Frost’s poems. Suitable for both GCSE + A Level. There are two types of questions: Comparative and Discursive. See the preview for examples! For our other Frost poetry bundle, click here!

This digital + printable pdf resource includes: ESSAY QUESTION EXAMPLE A* / L9 GRADE INTRO MIDDLE PARAGRAPH BREAKDOWN EXAMPLE A* / L9 GRADE MIDDLE PARAGRAPH BONUS MATERIAL An essay planning + writing task on the same question 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!

This A* grade Robert Frost essay was completed by an A Level student – not in timed conditions. She planned and thought thoroughly before writing, and edited the piece before handing it in. According to the mark scheme it received 23/25 (92%), which would translate to an A* grade at A-Level. The piece can also be used as an example for any student studying Frost at any level. I have suggested some edits, which occur in bold throughout the essay. 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.

This is an example answer written from an AQA GCSE Narrative Writing prompt, written outside of timed conditions. Due to the level of craft used in both the structuring of the piece and the poetic devices and vocabulary choices, it would likely receive a full mark (A* / L9) grade in an exam setting. This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following: THE QUESTION Write a story about a time and place, real or imaginary, when you felt trapped. Concentrate on your surroundings and your feelings at the time. [40] THE RESPONSE WRITING TASK 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 Language Paper 1 BUNDLE here. Or our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here. For more English literature and language resources, view OUR SHOP here!

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 resource is provided as a digital + printable PDF and PowerPoint for adaptable teaching and studying - perfect for classrooms, homework, homeschooling and independent study. Contents 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 … 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!