English Language Paper Two Section A

Updated for the 2026 exams onwards, including AQA’s revised question wording for Paper 2. The lessons and practice questions now reflect the wording students will see in the new examinations.

This PowerPoint contains four one-hour lessons that focus on GCSE English Language Paper 2, Questions 1-4. All tasks are designed for AQA English Language Paper Two (8700).

All four lessons center on two sources (provided in Word format). Whilst AO1, 2 & 3 are covered, a particular focus is placed on ‘Sophisticated Subject Terminology’ needed for a Level 4 in AO2.

Whilst neither of the sources are Victorian, they do give the students a chance to practise the skills of the qualification.

Some slides were used and adapted from resources available on TES from CarlaBrennan and fusbal (and others).

This resource is part of a 24 lesson scheme of work on Paper 2 - Section A that can be found here.

My Paper Two, Question Five scheme of work can be found here.

All of my English Language Resources - the entire qualification - can also be found in this bundle.

More English resources can be found in my TES shop.