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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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This resource provides a full summary of Macbeth, broken down into Acts and Scenes. Perfect for teaching or studying - for students of all levels.
Before delving deeper into the ideas of the play (and often before even reading the play itself), it’s crucial that students have access to an overview of the key events. This digital + printable + PPT resource helps them to understand structure and characterisation more clearly and precisely.
CONTENTS:
Acts 1-5 fully covered
Each scene broken down into 1-2 sentence summaries
Guided study of key plot points
Visual aids for additional support
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Download our Macbeth Character Analysis for FREE as an example resource, to see whether the complete bundle is right for you!
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A range of GCSE and iGCSE essay answers, written by different students - with detailed teacher feedback - includes a full mark L9 Grade essay.
This 13-page resource is a available in digital PDF and printable PDF format, for adaptable teaching and online studying.
CONTENTS:
Essay 1: Relationship between Macbeth + Banquo
Essay 2: “Macbeth is not an evil man, but one led astray by those around him”
Essay 3: How does Shakespeare present violence (extract question)
Essay 4: How far does Shakespeare present Macbeth as an ambitious character
Essay 5: How does Shakespeare present guilt (extract question)
Essay 6: How is the Supernatural used in Macbeth?
Reasons to love this resource:
Example essay paragraphs + full essays
Ranging from Grades 5-9 (C-A*) - including a full mark essay!
Perfect for teaching essay and exam structuring!
Great for understanding how to achieve the higher grades
Suitable for students of all levels
Detailed feedback and guidance from teachers on each one
Looking for more support? Buy our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here!
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All hail to thee! This bundle contains everything you need to teach or independently study Shakespeare’s Macbeth in the form of digital and printable PDF documents. It’s perfect for GCSE + iGCSE students, with extra documents that provide additional depth added for A Level.
Preview two of our documents for free, to check whether the whole bundle is right for you!
Macbeth Complete Character Analysis
Introduction to Macbeth - Comprehensive Study Guide
Watch Youtube videos of this bundle content here!
There are two levels to this bundle:
Core material for students aged 14-16 (GCSE and iGCSE)
Extension material for students aged 16-18 (AS, A Level + IB)
This is what you’ll get with this digital and printable resource:
THE COMPLETE MACBETH COURSE
Introduction to Macbeth - Comprehensive Study Guide
Macbeth - Plot Summary + Structural Breakdown
Setting in Macbeth
Macbeth - Character Study Guide
Macbeth - Key Quotations
Macbeth - Complete Context Revision
Macbeth Key Themes Study Guide
Macbeth and Tragedy
Macbeth - Critical Interpretations + Critics’ Quotations
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WORKSHEETS + LESSONS
Macbeth Text and Study Questions - ACT 1.1
Macbeth Text and Study Questions - ACT 1.6
Religion in Macbeth Study Guide
ESSAY WRITING, QUESTIONS + EXAMPLE ANSWERS
Macbeth - How to Write Higher Level Essays
Macbeth - How to Plan Essays
Macbeth - GCSE + iGCSE Essay Questions
Example A-Level Essays, A*-C Grades
Macbeth - GCSE + iGCSE Model Essays, A*-C Grades (L9-L5)
With this bundle, students will be able to:
Understand the structural elements and key moments of plot
Deepen their knowledge of characters, including understanding the deeper messages behind each one
Integrate the significance of the setting into their analyses and interpretations of the play as a whole
Gain confidence with understanding the dramatic form, with a focus on Shakespearean drama
Memorise a range of carefully chosen key quotations for use in essays and analysis
Develop their language, structure and form analysis skills, with guided support and examples
Identify and analyse the thematic and contextual details
Learn approaches to a range of essay question types: discursive, argumentative, close reading
Become confident with extract interpretation and analysis
Develop their knowledge of tragic conventions and apply them to the play
Expand their critical aptitude via exposure to key critical frameworks and critics’ quotations (for higher level students)
Write their own essays on Macbeth, after support with planning help and example A* / top grade model answers
Reasons to love this bundle:
Downloadable pdfs documents, graphically designed to a high level
Visual aids (photographs and drawings) to support learning
Clearly organised categories that simplify the text for students
Print and digital versions - perfect for any learning environment
The unit has everything you need to start teaching or learning - starting with the basic story summary, going right up to deep contextual and critical wider readings.
Lots of tasks and opportunities to practice literary analysis skills - students will be guided through writing a literary analysis response to the play.
**Ready to print and teach, or start studying straight away!
Looking for other AQA Literature bundles? Here are two more:
An Inspector Calls
AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry
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Cambridge A Level Poetry for 2024
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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 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
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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
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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
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Here’s a full lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Hawk Roosting’ by Ted Hughes. Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE + A Level students, including those studying the Cambridge IGCSE Ted Hughes Poetry and WJEC GCSE Poetry specifications.
This digital + printable + PPT (powerpoint) + workseet 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
Have another resource on us! Download Hughes’ ‘Football at Slack’ here
View our full TED HUGHES POETRY BUNDLE here.
View our full WJEC GCSE POETRY BUNDLE here.
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A full lesson and revision guide for the poem ‘Mametz Wood’ by Owen Sheers.
Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE + A Level students, including those studying 2025 WJEC GCSE Poetry.
This digital + printable PDF resource includes:
VOCABULARY
STORY + SUMMARY
SPEAKER + VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
ATTITUDES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
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A complete lesson and study guide for the poem ‘Living Space’ by Imtiaz Dharker,
Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE + A Level students, including those studying the WJEC GCSE Poetry Anthology for 2025.
This 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.
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An overview of John Keats, his life and influences. Perfect for teaching or studying at any level!
This 5-page digital + printable pdf resource contains the following:
Keats’ Background
Keats’ Romantic Relationships
Bright Star
Critical Reception and Legacy
Extension Task: Shelley’s Adonais
Reasons to love this resource:
A full introduction to Keats, Romantic poetry + Key Literary concepts
A range of contextual details that can be used in essays to supplement analysis
Excerpts from Keats’ poems and letters
A short poetry analysis task centred around Adonais, Shelley’s elegy to Keats
Check our COMPLETE KEATS BUNDLE here!
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Studying John Keats?
He’s a brilliant genius, but he’s also pretty tricky to understand!
In this resource, you’ll find a vocabulary breakdown of ‘Lamia’.
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Teaching or studying John Keats?
In this resource, you’ll find a detailed set of study questions for the poem ‘Eve of St Agnes’.
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A full, succinct summary of the plot in An Inspector Calls, with a set of tasks tailored towards helping students to understand and analyse them more deeply.
Teaching or studying the play? View our full AN INSPECTOR CALLS BUNDLE here!
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An example essay completed by a 15 year old GCSE student, not in timed conditions. This piece received a B Grade (Level 6), but was 2 marks off an A - it was the first essay the student attempted for An Inspector Calls, so it’s great for teaching or revision - especially for students who are just starting out with studying the play.
This 3-page digital + printable pdf resource / handout includes:
THE QUESTION
THE ESSAY
TEACHER MARKING
FEEDBACK
Teaching or studying the play? View our full AN INSPECTOR CALLS BUNDLE here!
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Here’s a poetry essay example on the poem ‘The Planners’ by Boey Kim Cheng with a teachers’ feedback at the bottom. It’s suitable for students taking the CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE Literature exams.
View our full WJEC GCSE Poetry bundle here.
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A GCSE or iGCSE style essay, completed by a student in timed conditions. It received an A / L7 Grade, but it is only around 1-2 marks off an A* / L8 Grade.
This 4-page digital + printable pdf resource includes:
LOCATION: A SUBURBAN MIDDLE-CLASS HOUSE
TIME PERIOD: 1912 (Edwardian Era)
STAGING + PERFORMANCE
Lighting
Irony
Costume
BONUS MATERIAL
varied tasks and exercises on each aspect of setting and performance
Teaching or studying the play? View our full AN INSPECTOR CALLS BUNDLE here!
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Here’s an L7/A Grade Essay Example on Ted Hughes’ poems ‘Football at Slack’. Great for teaching, or for students who are revising and want to take their essays to the next level!
This digital + printable pdf document includes:
Example Plan
The Essay Question
The Full L7 / A Grade Essay The Essay Question
Feedback
Teaching or studying the full collection? Take a look at our COMPLETE TED HUGHES IGCSE BUNDLE
This bundle contains:
A summary of all the poems
Thematic and contextual analysis of all poems
Form, structure + language analysis for all poems
Comprehension tasks + exercises for all poems
Practice questions
Hughes - biography + context
A Grade 9 two-poem essay example
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An unseen poetry sample answer written by a 15 year old student, aimed at helping students to understand the format of unseen exams. The response is written about Robert Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’.
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
The poem
The question + guidance
The example answer
A study task that helps students to identify key concepts and skills in the response
Reasons to love this resource:
Great for practising exam technique
A high quality response that shows good structuring and deep analysis
A guided reading task
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