This fully resourced PowerPoint supports students in mastering AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A using an extract from Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Designed for mixed ability, resit and reluctant learners, the lesson breaks down each reading question through clear modelling, structured scaffolds and examiner-style exemplars. What’s Included • Step-by-step teaching for Questions 1–4 • Retrieval and comprehension practice (Q1) • Language analysis modelling with sentence structures (Q2) • Clear explanation of structure using story arc (Q3) • Evaluation writing framework with exemplar responses (Q4) • Embedded literacy and vocabulary development • 5-minute writing challenges for engagement • Model answers aligned with GCSE mark schemes Perfect For • GCSE English Language teachers • Year 10–11 classes • Resit / FE students • Intervention groups • Exam revision lessons • Cover lessons or structured walkthrough teaching Teaching Approach This resource uses: • explicit instruction • scaffolded questioning • cognitive sequencing (Q1 → Q4 progression) • examiner-informed modelling Ideal for students who struggle with: • analysing language • understanding structure • writing evaluative responses. ⏱ Lesson Length 1–2 full lessons (or revision sequence). Outcomes Students learn how to: • retrieve information accurately • analyse writer’s methods • understand structural shifts • construct high-level evaluative responses.

GCSE English Language Paper 1 – Story Arc Lesson (Q1–Q4) This fully resourced PowerPoint lesson teaches students how to approach GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A using an engaging extract from The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley. The resource introduces a story arc framework that helps students understand how Questions 1–4 follow the natural structure of a narrative, making exam skills clearer and more accessible. What’s Included Step-by-step teaching for Questions 1–4 Story arc framework linking reading skills to narrative structure Scaffolded sentence starters Model and exemplar responses Word-level language analysis (AO2) Evaluation guidance for Question 4 (AO4) Structural analysis teaching (Q3) Retrieval and reflection tasks Creative writing transition using a 5-step narrative structure Ideal For GCSE English Language classes (Year 10–11) Resit and intervention groups Mixed ability learners Revision lessons Explicit modelling and exam preparation Teaching Approach This resource uses: explicit instruction scaffolded modelling exam-focused strategies cognitive sequencing from reading to writing Students move from analysing how writers create tension to applying the same techniques in their own creative writing. Learning Outcomes Students will learn how to: retrieve information effectively (Q1) analyse language choices (Q2) understand structural shifts (Q3) evaluate writer’s methods confidently (Q4) apply narrative techniques in Section B writing.

A complete lesson for Paper 1 Question 4 for the AQA specification for GCSE English Language. This lesson is scaffolded to enable and support students to develope their evaluation and analyis skills.

GCSE Language Paper 2 compare and contrast two sources using scaffolding to walk through a Q4 response. The resource is on a Word document that students can complete, highlight, and annotate. The resource can also be edited to suit your method of teaching. Furthermore, the source can be used to teach or for students to work on independently.

Paper 2, Section A, Reading - questions 1-4. Included is an indicative mark scheme for teachers. If students want to use the booklet you can remove the indicative mark scheme. The booklet is in a Word document that can be edited to suit your style of teaching. Alternatively, the booklet can be used as a self-study guide. The booklet includes a mark scheme and targets for self assessment or peer assessment. There are Top Tips to consider for each question. Question 4 has a useful template to assist students in answering the question.

A scaffolding activity to support students to answer a structure question for AQA specification Paper 1 Queston 3. The resource enables the tutor to teach or for students to work independently. The Word document can be edited and students can type on it as well, as it formated into a table.