Scrbbly - A* Grade Literature + Language Resources
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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!).
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!).
This resource provides a full breakdown of a Level 6 / B Grade descriptive writing answer, for GCSE and iGCSE students.
The original question was taken from an AQA paper, but it’s suitable for students of all exam boards - including Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA + CAIE.
This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
THE QUESTION
Describe a place, real or imagined, that is hit by a storm. Try to capture an intense atmosphere in your writing.
PLAN
THE ANSWER
MARKING
TEACHER FEEDBACK
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This is an example response to a GCSE Narrative Writing - A* L9 Full Mark Example. Written by an AQA examiner.
Warning: It does contain references to depression and mental health issues, as part of the story. I’ve added the plan to the description below so you can check whether it’s right for you and/or your students.
This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
THE QUESTION
‘Write a story, set in a mountainous area, as suggested by the picture in the document’
THE PLAN
1- character views the mountain lake landscape
2 - feels sad and depressed, thinks about jumping in the lake
3 - a girl appears, starts running towards the water
4 - she jumps in, he is worried that she’ll drown and jumps in after her
5 - he saves her, they sit on the shore of the lake together
THE ANSWER
WRITING TASK
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A full digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint mock exam paper for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1, including Questions 1-5, Sections A + B. The questions are written by an AQA examiner, and the chosen creative reading extract is from ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’ by Charles Dickens.
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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
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This is an example student response to an AQA English Language GCSE Narrative Writing Question - it achieved an A* L8 Grade (32/40).
Warning: It does contain references to depression and mental health issues, as part of the story. I’ve added the plan to the description below so you can check whether it’s right for you and/or your students.
This digital + printable pdf resource includes the following:
THE QUESTION
THE STUDENT RESPONSE
EXAMINER FEEDBACK
ANALYTICAL / COMPARATIVE TASK
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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:
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
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A set of full mark responses for Section A, Questions 1-4 on AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1. Perfect for teaching or studying!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
4 x Exam Questions
4 x Essay Responses
Example Essay Plan
Guidance + Breakdown for Structuring PEE Paragraphs
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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 digital + printable pdf resource + PowerPoint includes:
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
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A full breakdown of AQA English Language Paper 1, Section A, explained for students. This resource is great for encouraging students to develop a structured, systematic approach to the section, before attempting to write any example answers!
This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
KEY SKILLS
THE QUESTION: WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
A CLEAR PROCESS FOR EACH QUESTION
TIPS FOR TOP MARKS
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In this resource, you’ll find a ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Extract - The Radley Place, along with some comprehension tasks, essay questions, and close reading tasks.
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.
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Our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 1 BUNDLE .
Our COMPLETE AQA POWER + CONFLICT BUNDLE
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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!
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A mega bundle of 19 AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 resources, made by an AQA examiner and teacher. Suitable for teachers and students, available at a discount of 40%!
If you’re looking for the AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 bundle, click here.
This bundle covers everything you need to teach or learn the AQA Language Paper 2: Contains both example answers of varying levels by students, and full mark example answers by an examiner.
Try a resource for FREE to see whether this bundle is right for you: AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2: Practise Mock Exam / Specimen Paper
This bundle contains digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resources that cover the following:
Paper 2 Overview + Introduction
How to Write and Analyse Great Speeches
How to Write and Analyse Great Opinion Articles
How to Write and Analyse Great Letters
How to Write and Analyse Great Diary / Journal Entries
SECTION A RESCOURCES:
Section A: Q1 + Q2 Breakdown + Example Answers
Section A: Q3 Breakdown + Model Answers L5-L9
Section A Q4: How to Write a Comparative Essay + Examples
Exam Preparation: AQA Language Paper 2 Section A
SECTION B RESOURCES:
Section B Q5 - Nonfiction Writing
Section B: Example A /L7 Article + Feedback
Section B: Example A*/L9 Article / Parents are Overprotective
Section B: Letter Writing Task + Full Mark / L9 Example Answer
Section B: Example A* / L9 Letter - Halloween
BONUS MATERIAL:
Practice Exam Paper 2: Travelling + Exploration
Paper 2 L6/ B grade Full Student Answer + Feedback
Ernest Shackleton’s Diary Entries
Paper 2: Understanding Perspectives - London Labour and the London Poor
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Feeling a bit stuck on Paper 2? Here’s a document that helps you get used to the
different skills of the paper, without having to worry about comparison right away. Bear in mind that you need to be confident with comparing and comparative structures by the time you take the real exam! But for now, use this 14 page-practice paper to help you get started.
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This document breaks down the process for answering Language Paper 2 Question 2 - the language analysis question.
This was the student’s first time at planning and writing the question - so she did very well! Her answer received a borderline L6 grade - the equivalent of a B grade with a score of 7/12. The mark scheme and feedback on each paragraph have been provided, by an AQA examiner.
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Lots of students struggle with descriptive writing, especially when it comes to making their descriptive pieces different from a story or narrative.
In this resource, you’ll find a step-by-step process that breaks down how to plan descriptive pieces. Feel free to plan and write your own response to the writing prompt too!
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!
A breakdown of the key themes in Macbeth.
This 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
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A concise 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:
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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!
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Introduction to Macbeth
Macbeth Character Analysis
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A complete 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
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