AQA English Language Paper 1 (2026 Exam Structure) – This Book Kills by Ravena Guron

This resource is a complete, exam-style AQA English Language Paper 1 based on an extract from Ravena Guron’s This Book Kills. It follows the new 2026 exam structure and provides everything you need to prepare your students for success.

What’s included:

Full Paper 1 (Section A: Reading and Section B: Writing) using a high-interest extract.

Question 1–5 in exact AQA exam format.

Multiple-choice comprehension questions to support retrieval skills.

Grade 5 model answers for every question, written in student-friendly style.

Sentence starters/scaffolds to support lower and middle ability students.

Six targeted comprehension questions for Questions 2, 3, and 4 to help students break down language, structure, and evaluation skills.

Writing task (Q5) with a descriptive and narrative option, plus a Grade 5 example opening paragraph.

It does not include the extract due to copyright but I use the end of the book from: ‘But then it became clear what her angle was’ to ‘bursting into the sunlight and squinting after the darkness of the courtrooms.’
Why this resource is useful:

Saves planning time with a ready-to-use, exam-style assessment.

Supports differentiation with scaffolds, model responses, and guided questions.

Engages students through a contemporary YA text (This Book Kills), full of suspense and moral dilemmas.

Perfect for in-class practice, homework, mock exams, or revision.

Format: PDF (printable and ready-to-use)
Exam board: AQA (GCSE English Language)
Specification: Paper 1 (2026 onwards structure)