Cambridge a level poetry - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

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 s...

In this resource, you’ll find an analysis of ‘Angels’ Wings’ 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...

Complete with in-depth analysis that helped me to achieve full marks on the relevant comparative essay, and ultimately full marks in the A-Level exam itself (June 2022). Alongside close reading applies a range of critical perspectives (eg Marxism, postcolonialism etc) to enable alternative readings. These notes helped me to achieve 60/60 on Paper 3 Poetry. I now study English at the University of Cambridge.

Here’s a complete breakdown of the poem ‘Blessing' by Imitiaz Dharker from the CAIE / Cambridge A Level Poetry Anthology for 2023. (Songs of Ourselves: Volume 2, Paper 2, Section B Poetry) This resource includes: THE POEM (copyright permitting) VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES EXERCISES ESSAY QUESTIONS

Here’s a complete breakdown of the poem ‘On Finding a Small Fly Crushed in a Book’ by Charles Tennyson Turner from the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 1, Part 4). This resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES ATTITUDES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS

A full study guide for the poem ‘A Consumers Report’ by Peter Porter - perfect for teaching and revision! Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 1, Part 4). This digital + printable pdf resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES ATTITUDES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS

Here’s a complete breakdown of the poem ‘The Telephone Call’ by Fleur Adcock from the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 1, Part 4). This resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES ATTITUDES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS

Here’s a complete breakdown of the poem ‘The Man with Night Sweats’ by Thom Gunn from the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 1, Part 4). This resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES ATTITUDES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS

Here's a complete breakdown of the poem 'Eel Tail' by Alice Oswald from the CAIE / Cambridge A Level Poetry Anthology for 2023. (Songs of Ourselves: Volume 2, Paper 2, Section B Poetry) This resource includes the following: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS

Here’s a complete breakdown of the poem ‘The Clod and The Pebble' by William Blake from the CAIE / Cambridge A Level Poetry Anthology for 2023. (Songs of Ourselves: Volume 2, Paper 2, Section B Poetry) Includes, but is not limited to: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES EXCERSISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS