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!).
Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis Macneice - perfect for teaching or revision.
Suitable for students at higher levels (KS3 and beyond), including those studying Edexcel IGCSE Literature.
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 full Cambridge A Level Literature course? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL POETRY BUNDLE here.
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 summary of the story / narrative for J.B. Priestley’s play ‘An Inspector Calls’ — it’s suitable for students at GCSE, IGCSE or A Level (Edexcel, AQA, OCR, CIE/Cambridge, CCEA, WJEC, Eduqas). I’ve made it as short and clear as possible so that they can get to grips with the main ideas and most important scenes quickly!
Here’s a detailed analysis of Elizabeth Bishop’s poem ‘The Mountain’; 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 Bishop’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
Includes analysis of the following:
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
FORM / STRUCTURE
LANGUAGE
THEMES
Here’s a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘Veranda’; 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:
SUMMARY
VOICE
THEMES
FORM/STRUCTURE
LANGUAGE
CONTEXT
A full analysis of Isobel Dixon’s poem ‘Plenty’, tailored towards IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level.
Includes the following:
VOCABULARY
SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
THEMES
Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘Mid-Term Break’ by Seamus Heaney, tailored towards GCSE/IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying Heaney at a higher level.
Includes:
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
EXAMPLE ESSAY QUESTION AND PLAN
“Lake Narcissus. Summer. I used to think it was the most incredible place on Earth; on days like this — when the angry winds that whipped through the valley were still — the clear blue sky rippled off the surface of the shimmering water: a giant, serene mirror…”
Here’s a story about death vs life, thoughts vs impulses and the restorative beauty of nature. I’ve been teaching a lot of creative writing recently and yesterday my student challenged me to sit and write a story with her: so here it is! It’s suitable for students studying Narrative writing at GCSE or IGCSE level (AQA, CIE / Cambridge, WJEC / Eduqas, CCEA, OCR, Edexcel and more).
** WARNING: The content may be upsetting for some readers as it explores mental health and depression**
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 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
View our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 1 BUNDLE here.
Or our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here.
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This resource provides a comprehensive breakdown of the conventions behind Shakespearean comedy and common motifs of his comedic plays.
Includes:
COMEDIC TERMS
BASIC ELEMENTS OF SHAKESPEAREAN COMEDY
COMPLEX ELEMENTS OF SHAKESPEAREAN COMEDY
TRADITIONAL / CLASSICAL COMEDY
Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Do not go gentle into that good night’ by Dylan Thomas - perfect for teaching or revision.
Suitable for students at higher levels (KS3 and beyond), including those studying Edexcel IGCSE Literature.
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 full Cambridge A Level Literature course? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL POETRY BUNDLE here.
Teaching or studying the Edexcel IGCSE Literature course? Take a look at our EDEXCEL 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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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Half-Caste’ by John Agard - perfect for teaching or revision.
Suitable for students at higher levels (KS3 and beyond), including those studying Edexcel IGCSE Literature.
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 full Cambridge A Level Literature course? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL POETRY BUNDLE here.
Teaching or studying the Edexcel IGCSE Literature course? Take a look at our EDEXCEL 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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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘The Black Cottage’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here!
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘Poem at Thirty-Nine’ by Alice Walker - perfect for teaching or revision.
Suitable for students at higher levels (KS3 and beyond), including those studying Edexcel IGCSE Literature.
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 full Cambridge A Level Literature course? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL POETRY BUNDLE here.
Teaching or studying the Edexcel IGCSE Literature course? Take a look at our EDEXCEL 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.
View our SHOP for other literature and language resources.
Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘The Road Not Taken’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘Mending Wall’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘Birches’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘There Are Roughly Zones’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘Gathering Leaves’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘Out, Out’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here!
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Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘Mowing’. It’s suitable for students of all levels!
Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy!
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY/SUMMARY
SPEAKER/VOICE
LANGUAGE
FORM/STRUCTURE
ATTITUDES
CONTEXT
THEMES
For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here!
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.
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