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!).
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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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!
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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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
L9 / A* Grade two-poem essay example
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An unseen prose practise task for GCSE or A Level (ages 14-18), aimed at helping students to understand the format of unseen exams. The extract is from Mark Twain’s ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’.
This 3-page digital + printable pdf resource includes:
Contextual information on the text
The question + guidance
The extract: Raft scene
Extension tasks: Genre + Social Realism
Reasons to love this resource:
Great for practising exam technique
A range of tasks and exercises designed to help students build confidence
A high quality literary extract that challenges students to analyse deeply
Fun and interesting writing, that captivates readers
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
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An introduction to unseen poetry - including a breakdown of the key concepts needed to analyse it.
This 5-page digital + printable pdf resource includes:
A breakdown of the term ‘unseen poetry’
How to respond to a completely unseen poem
How to turn your response into a structured essay answer
Suggested length and plan for unseen responses
Troubleshooting tips and support
Recommended Reading List
A suggested list of great poets
Reasons to love this resource:
Great for students who are starting out with unseen poetry concepts
A good document to use, before practicing any real unseen poetry questions
Demystifies mark schemes and essay structures
Lots of recommended reading to help students gain confidence and build interest in poetry
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
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An unseen prose sample answer in response to the question: In “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, how does the writer allow you to have sympathy for the woman and her situation? The extract and question are also provided!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
The extract
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
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
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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
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
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Stuck on unseen exams? This resources provides an excellent, clear process for students to follow when answering unseen exam questions - aimed at helping them to become more confident with their planning, organisation and exam technique. Includes sample questions. Perfect for GCSE, iGCSE and A Level students.
This 6-page digital + printable pdf resource includes:
The 7-step process
Example unseen poetry questions
Unseen poetry question + poem: Neutral Tones
Example unseen prose questions
Unseen prose question + extract: The Grapes of Wrath
Study tasks that help students to practise essay planning and writing
Reasons to love this resource:
Great for practising exam technique
Lots of practise questions, with interesting and engaging literary texts
A clear, guided process for tackling any unseen question
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Church Invisible’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ 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 Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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A bumper study pack, containing everything students need to know to get top grades in unseen exams. Often, unseen exams can be the scariest or most confusing module on any literature course - so this bundle is aimed at demystifying the exam, plus providing a clear 7-step process for tackling ANY unseen question.
Poetry, prose, close reading + wider reading - we’ve got you covered! Tons of high grade example answers and practise questions are also provided.
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
This bundle includes the following digital + printable pdf documents:
What is Unseen Poetry?
What is an Unseen Question?
A 7-step process for Unseen Poetry + Prose Questions
Understanding an Unseen Mark Scheme
Unseen Prose Analysis: Huckleberry Finn
Unseen Prose Practise Question: Araby
Unseen Prose Practise Question: The Yellow Wallpaper
Unseen Poetry Practise Question: The Road Not Taken
Unseen Poetry Practise GCSE / IGCSE Exam Question: Horses
BONUS MATERIAL
A* Grade AS + A Level Unseen Prose Answer (Timed Conditions)
A-Grade Model Essay: Unseen Poetry
A-Grade Example Answer: Unseen Prose
Reasons to love this resource:
Everything you (or your students) need to know about unseen exams
A broad range of prose texts and poems covered, from different genres and time periods
Tons of model essays
A range of tasks and exercises that break down the unseen process
An equal focus on poetry and prose - adaptable to different exam formats
Higher grade examples of context-based wider reading unseen exams, such as AQA Modern Times
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This 6-page digital + printable pdf resource includes:
A full breakdown of what examiners are looking for
Advice for lower - mid level grades
Advice for mid - higher level grades
Guided reading task
Teaching or studying a full unseen module? Click here to view our Complete Unseen Poetry + Prose Study Pack
Have a resource on us! Download our ‘What is an Unseen Question’ document for FREE to see whether the full course is right for you!
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Away from You’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ 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 Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Childhood, Still’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ 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 Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Blues’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ 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 Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘False Memory’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ 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 Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘From Stranraer, South’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ 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 Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Even the trees’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ 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 Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the story ‘Gabriel-Ernest’ by Hector Hugh Munro Saki; 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
CHARACTER LIST AND A 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 comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Teeth’ by Jackie Kay - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Life Mask’ 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 Jackie Kay Poetry Anthology? Take a look at our JACKIE KAY POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
You may also be interested in:
You may also be interested in:
TED HUGHES POETRY REVISION BUNDLE here!
CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
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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!
