English Language

A focused Year 11 English lesson preparing students for the Spoken Language Endorsement and strengthening their AQA GCSE English Language exam strategy. Students revisit Paper 2 Question 5 viewpoint structures, practise retrieval of key terminology,

A focused GCSE English Language lesson for Year 11 students on Paper 2 Questions 3 and 4. Students recap Questions 1 and 2, analyse language choices in non-fiction texts, and compare how writers present contrasting attitudes and perspectives. The les

Prepare for GCSE English Language Paper 2 by mastering two key reading skills: selecting accurate true statements and comparing differences across two non-fiction texts. This lesson revisits essential reading strategies, introduces a clear methods

Develop the skills needed to write compelling descriptive and narrative responses for GCSE English Language Paper 1 Question 5. Students will recap key Section A techniques,

Learn how to respond confidently to AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 Question 4. This lesson develops students’ ability to decode the question, evaluate a writer’s choices and form a clear, critical judgement. Students will recap structural devices,

A focused revision lesson for Year 11 students preparing for AQA GCSE English Language. It develops practical strategies for Paper 1 and Paper 2, including analysing narrative structure, comparing wri

The exam at a glance — Paper 1 (Creative Reading and Writing) and Paper 2 (Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives), both 40 marks, both 1 hour 45 minutes.

Students learn how to apply AO1, AO2 and AO4 when analysing fiction extracts, then develop AO5 and AO6 skills for imaginative writing. The lesson includes exam structure, key vocabulary, planning practice, discussion, creative tasks and opportunities to consolidate understanding.

This lesson guides students through the key skills needed for exam success. It introduces essential vocabulary, explores narrative structure and writers’ perspectives, and provides opportunities to practise synthesis, listening and structural analysis before completing a final knowledge check.

Introduces both exam papers (fiction and non-fiction), then walks through all six assessment objectives — retrieval, language analysis, comparing viewpoints, evaluation, writing craft, and technical accuracy — closing with the message that students h

A punchy 60-second revision guide exposing the eight most common AQA GCSE English Language exam mistakes across Paper 1 and 2 Paper 2. Covers evidence in Q1, effect on reader in language analysis, structure vs description, evaluation counter-argument

Students learn to use descriptive and figurative language to create engaging writing, applying structure, sensory detail, and varied sentences, then plan, write, and reflect on a creative piece.