2018 SURFERS PAPER AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A Walkthrough

This three-lesson PowerPoint takes students step by step through the AQA English Language Paper 2 (2018) ‘Surfing’ paper, fully updated to match the new 2025 AQA question format. Each lesson gradually reveals the exam questions, provides clear teacher guidance, and includes high-quality model answers to demonstrate exactly what strong responses look like. Teacher-led modelling on the board supports students through each stage of the process, while a student-friendly mark scheme enables simple and effective peer or self-assessment.

Every lesson opens with a quick, engaging literature recall task covering An Inspector Calls, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, and Power and Conflict poetry. These starter activities are easy to swap, adapt, or remove depending on the texts your class studies.

Designed for clarity and ease of use, this resource supports students in understanding the demands of Paper 2, developing confidence with the updated question wording, and producing high-quality responses that mirror real exam expectations. Perfect for whole-class teaching, intervention sessions, or revision.