GCSE English Language Paper 2 Non-Fiction Anthology

GCSE Non-Fiction Anthology: 14 Paired Texts for Comparison

Develop students’ confidence in comparison and analysis with this carefully curated GCSE Non-Fiction Anthology, featuring 14 texts organised into seven themed pairs. Designed to support Paper 2/Component 2 across AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas GCSE English Language, the anthology provides rich opportunities to explore writers’ viewpoints, perspectives, attitudes and methods.

Covering a diverse range of topics including Trains, Prisons, Travel, Exploration, Speeches and Music, the paired texts encourage students to compare ideas, analyse language choices and evaluate how writers present their viewpoints. Extracts span different time periods, forms and contexts, helping learners develop the critical reading skills required for success in GCSE examinations.

Featuring engaging texts such as Why Train Travel Has a Bad Reputation, The Train to London Prisons, Bastoy: The Norwegian Prison that Works, Anonymous Prisoner Letters, The Shepherd’s Life, Twilight in Italy, Pictures from Italy, Race to the Pole, speeches by Queen Elizabeth II and Donald Trump, and a selection of music-related texts, this anthology provides a broad and challenging reading experience.

Ideal for classroom teaching, revision, intervention and independent study, the anthology supports students in mastering comparison questions while building confidence across all key non-fiction reading skills.

✔ 14 carefully selected non-fiction texts
✔ Organised into themed comparison pairs
✔ Suitable for AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas GCSE English Language
✔ Supports Paper 2/Component 2 reading skills
✔ Develops comparison, analysis and evaluation skills
✔ Ideal for teaching, revision, intervention and independent study