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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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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the story ‘The Plantation’ by Ovo Adagha; 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!
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Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the story ‘Games at Twilight’ by Anita Desai; perfect for teaching or revision!
Suitable for those studying Stories of Ourselves, Cambridge AS + A Level Literature, Volume 1 (2024-2026)
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE ‘Of White Hairs and Crickets’ 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 AS + A Level Volume 2 Anthology? Take a look at our STORIES OF OURSELVES ANTHOLOGY BUNDLE here!
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An introduction to AQA English Language Paper 2, fully explained for students. This resource is great for encouraging students to develop a structured, systematic approach to each section, before attempting to write any example answers!
This 16-page digital + printable PDF + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
VIEWPOINTS + PERSPECTIVES
PREPARATION + GROUNDWORK
KEY SKILLS
HOW TO STUDY THE PAPER
HOW TO GET TOP GRADES
PAPER 2 QUESTIONS BREAKDOWN
TIMINGS
MARK SCHEME SUPPORT
NOTES FROM THE EXAM BOARD
21st + 19th CENTURY CONTENT
…
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View our COMPLETE AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 BUNDLE here.
Or our COMPLETE AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here.
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For students taking IGCSE in Literature, the absolute best way to ensure a high grade is to familiarise yourself with the assessment objectives (AOs).
This page will give you a breakdown of each objective, so that you can understand them and what examiners are looking for in plain language. You then need to make sure each essay you write contains all this stuff!
There are two IGCSE syllabuses for Cambridge: 0475 and 0992. Although they’re almost exactly the same in marking, I’ve given both versions below for you so that you can see your own exams clearly.
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This resource contains a detailed revision of English Language Paper 2, Section B: Letter Writing Task + Full Mark Example Answer; it is suitable for study at KS3 / GCSE, IGCSE, and A-Level (8th-12th Grade in the US).
This digital + printable pdf + PowerPoint resource includes the following:
THE PLAN
HOW TO APPROACH THE QUESTION
EXAMPLE ANSWER
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Or our COMPLETE AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here.
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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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Here’s a full analysis of the poem 'A Bird came down the Walk’ by Emily Dickinson, tailored towards A Level students but also suitable for those studying at any level.
Teaching or studying Dickinson collection? Have a resource on us! For a limited time, ‘I felt a Funeral, in my Brain’ is completely FREE so you can check whether it’s right for you!
This printable pdf + worksheet resource includes:
POEM
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
ATTITUDES
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Studying the full Cambridge collection? View our EMILY DICKINSON PART 1 BUNDLE here.
Or, click here for the EMILY DICKINSON PART 2 BUNDLE
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A full breakdown of several of Keats’ major poems, including all of those needed for those studying Keats for the AQA A Level Literature Aspects of Tragedy module.
In this bundle, which is over 100 pages long, you’ll find in-depth analyses of ‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’, ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’, ‘Lamia’, and ‘Eve of St Agnes’. It includes a line by line modern text translation of all the poems, as well as detailed notes on analysis, and tragic elements.
Contents:
‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’ - Complete Revision Guide
‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Complete Revision Guide
‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Vocabulary and Summary
‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Language, Form and Structure
‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Attitudes, Context and Themes
‘Isabella, or the Pot of Basil’ - Poem and a Breakdown of Stanzas in Modern English
‘Lamia’ - Vocabulary
‘Lamia’ - Summary, Overview and Narrative Voice
‘Lamia’ - Language, Structure + Form
‘Lamia’ - Context, Themes + Attitudes
‘Lamia’ - Study Questions
‘Lamia’ - Critical Interpretations + Tragic Elements
‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Context + Themes
‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Critical Interpretation + Tragic Elements
‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Language + Structure Analysis
‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Setting + Narrative Voice
‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Stanza Breakdown + Vocabulary
‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Study Questions
‘Eve of St Agnes’ - Summary
This document provides a general list of key quotations from all four acts from Arthur Miller’s play ‘The Crucible’. It’s suitable for students aged 13+, studying the text at any level.
Feel free to visit my shop and take a look at our other Crucible lesson resources and revision materials, as well as the full Crucible Revision Bundle!
In this resource, you’ll find an analysis of ‘A Story for Pearse’ by Sujata Bhatt.
It’s targeted specifically toward those studying the Cambridge A-Level (CAIE / CIE) syllabus, but it’s suitable for anyone studying the poet at any level. Bhatt’s poems are beautiful and complex, often exploring the tension between science and spirituality, or personal memories and wider geopolitical issues - our analysis will help you get to grips with some of the difficult language and concepts so that you can write perfect essays on her poetry every time!
In this resource, you’ll find an analysis of ‘The Echoes in Poona’ by Sujata Bhatt.
It’s targeted specifically toward those studying the Cambridge A-Level (CAIE / CIE) syllabus, but it’s suitable for anyone studying the poet at any level. Bhatt’s poems are beautiful and complex, often exploring the tension between science and spirituality, or personal memories and wider geopolitical issues - our analysis will help you get to grips with some of the difficult language and concepts so that you can write perfect essays on her poetry every time!
A complete study guide for the poem ‘Surplus Value’ by David C Ward - Perfect for teaching and revision!
Tailored towards students using the CAIE (Cambridge) at A level for the Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Vol. 2, Paper 2, Section B), but will be helpful for anyone who’s trying to understand the poem at any level.
This digital + printable + PPT documents includes the following:
An analysis of the poem in PDF and PPT format. Both with illustrations. A none illustrated version is included to help with printing. They contain:
Important vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Language techniques
Poems structure
Context
Themes
Exercises
Essay questions
Includes a worksheet with tasks. These vary from warm up exercises to essay questions
Reasons to love this resource:
Helps provide a detailed understanding of the poem
Comes in a variety of useful formats
Illustrations help with teaching in the classroom
Has a variety of information for those struggling with different aspects of the poem
Teaching or studying the whole CAIE collection? Try our FREE STUDY GUIDE TO IMITIAZ DHARKER’S ‘BLESSING’.
For more CAIE poetry try both our bundles, with PART 1 and PART 2, here.
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A detailed analysis of ‘Eel Tail’ by Alice Oswald- perfect for teaching and revision!
Tailored towards A level students using the CAIE / Cambridge A level syllabus, but will be helpful for anyone who’s trying to understand the poem at any level.
This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following:
Important vocabulary
A summary
Pieces voice
Attitudes
Key quotes + language techniques
Structure
Context
Themes linked
Tasks
Essay questions
Reasons to love this resource:
Perfect for providing a rapid understanding of the poem
Helps remind students that are revising the poem of the key themes
Is able to provide teachers with clear and succinct points that are relevant to the poem
Have a resource on us! Download for FREE Blessing by Imitiaz Dharker to see whether it’s suitable for you!
Need more CAIE? Have a look at both our bundles, PART 1 and PART 2.
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A complete study guide for the poem ‘The Storm-Wind’ by William Barnes. Perfect for teaching and revision!
Suitable for students studying the CAIE / Cambridge A Level Poetry Anthology.(Songs of Ourselves: Volume 2, Paper 2, Section B Poetry)
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 whole collection? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE AS + A LEVEL BUNDLE PART 1 here!
For the CAMBRIDGE AS + A LEVEL BUNDLE PART 2, click here!
You may also be interested in:
Our complete CAMBRIDGE IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE
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A complete study guide for the poem ‘Winter Song’ by Elizabeth Tollet. Perfect for teaching and revision!
Suitable for students studying the CAIE / Cambridge A Level Poetry Anthology.(Songs of Ourselves: Volume 2, Paper 2, Section B Poetry)
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 whole collection? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE AS + A LEVEL BUNDLE PART 1 here!
For the CAMBRIDGE AS + A LEVEL BUNDLE PART 2, click here!
You may also be interested in:
Our complete CAMBRIDGE IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE
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A full study guide for the poem ‘One Flesh’ by Elizabeth Jennings. Perfect for teaching and revision!
Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the Edexcel GCSE ‘Relationships’ Poetry Collection.
This digital + printable pdf resource includes:
VOCABULARY
STORY + SUMMARY
SPEAKER + VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
ATTITUDES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
Teaching or studying the whole collection? Take a look at our complete EDEXCEL GCSE POETRY BUNDLE here!
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A 16-page full study guide that breaks down Dharker’s complex and challenging poem ‘Tissue’ for students of all levels (GCSE, iGCSE + A Level). This resource is particular good for encouraging a range of different literal and figurative interpretations of the noun ‘tissue’, to understand the ways in which it adapts and shifts within the poem. 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!
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View our full AQA POWER + CONFLICT POETRY BUNDLE here!
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The COMPLETE JEKYLL + HYDE BUNDLE
Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 1 BUNDLE
Our COMPLETE AQA LANGUAGE PAPER 2 BUNDLE
The COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE
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A L7 Grade Essay Example on the topic of ‘Ozymandias + Power’ with feedback by an AQA examinerat the bottom. It’s suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the following exams:
AQA GCSE Literature
CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE Literature
WJEC GCSE Literature
This resource is provided as a digital + printable PDF and PowerPoint for adaptable teaching and studying - perfect for classrooms, homework, homeschooling and independent study.
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Download our Ozymandias Study Guide here!
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View our full WJEC GCSE POETRY BUNDLE here.
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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A set of study guides for every poem in the Cambridge IGCSE Poetry collection ( CAIE 2023-25, Songs of Ourselves Volume 2, Part 4).
There are also tasks, themes and essay questons that are tailored towards helping students achieve the very highest level!
Here’s a FREE RESOURCE from the collection - download it to see if the full bundle is right for you!
Click here if you’re looking for the other Cambridge IGCSE poetry collection
Poems included:
After - Philip Bourke Marston
A Leave-Taking - Algernon Charles Swinburne
From An Essay On Criticism - Alexander Pope
I Find No Peace - Sir Thomas Wyatt
Lines Written on Her Death Bed at Bath to Her Husband in London - Mary Monck ‘Marinda’
Nearing Forty - Derek Walcott
Now Let No Charitable Hope - Elinor Morton Wylie
Rooms - Charlotte Mew
Stanzas Written in Dejection, Near Naples - Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Character of a Happy Life - Henry Wotton
The Forsaken Wife - Elizabeth Thomas ‘Corinna’
‘I Hear an Army’ - James Joyce
‘Rhyme of the Dead Self’ A R D Fairburne
‘Love in a Life’ - Robert Browning
‘Waterfall’ - Lauris Dorothy Edmond
Each digital + printable pdf resource includes the following:
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM
CONTEXT
THEMES
TASKS AND EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
FREE BONUS MATERIAL:
How to Understand the Mark Scheme: CIE / Cambridge IGCSE Literature (0475 / 0992)
Assessment Objectives and What They Mean: CIE / Cambridge IGCSE Literature (0475 / 0992)
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Here’s a comprehensive lesson + study guide for the poem ‘Roe Deer’ by Ted Hughes - perfect for teaching or revision, but also suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level + University students.
This 11-page resource contains a digital pdf, printable pdf, PowerPoint (ppt) + worksheets. It includes the following:
THE POEM (copyright permitting)
VOCABULARY
STORY / SUMMARY
SPEAKER / VOICE
ATTITUDES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
STRUCTURE / FORM ANALYSIS
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
THEMES
TASKS + EXERCISES
POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS
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Stories of Ourselves IGCSE Bundle
Stories of Ourselves Vol 1 AS + A Level Bundle
Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry for 2024 - BUNDLE PART 1
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