This excellent resource gives you everything you need to teach students how to analyse writers’ use of language for the new AQA English Language GCSE. The contents are as follows: 1. 72-slide PDF presentation on Language Analysis – this presentation examines three literary extracts in detail, showing students exactly how to identify techniques, plan their answer and write a structured, comprehensive response to a Language Analysis question. It contains model answers for the first three extracts and also contains an additional three extracts for students to examine and create their own answers. It also features an indepth-examination of the AQA Mark Scheme for the Language Analysis questions, showing students exactly how to maximise their marks. 2. Student Extract Booklets – these three booklets are differentiated: Booklet 3 is for less able students and contains an annotated version of the extracts with hints as to what language features are used in each one. Booklet 2 is for more able students and each page contains hints on the language features. Booklet 1 is for the most able students and features the unannotated version of the extract without any helpful hints. 3. Teacher’s Master Copy – for your convenience, this is a more compact version of the student booklets, containing all six extracts and three model answers. This resource is also available without any AQA references – ideal for students of all exam boards. I hope these resources are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more English Language revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

Lesson looking at connotation and denotation to help students look for meaning behind language. Extract to discuss and analyse. Model of how to analyse language. Model analysis to go though as a class. Differentiated tasks. Peer assessment.

Every wondered what your students can cover when exploring form, structure and language? These helpful revision charts highlight exactly this- enjoy! View videos which explore this on the following site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEp3SR3KaDzg8jSe12tGnCg

A lesson that explores the connotations of words in order to develop analysis. It features: - A dictionary starter - An introduction to connotations - A connotation race where students have to sort the pairs of words into positive/negative columns - An extract from War Horse (this could be easily changed) - A WAGOLL of a quote explosion following a series of steps - A quote explosion worksheet with quote - A blank quote explosion worksheet - Exit ticket

This 4-page Word document was written for A level students preparing for Paper 1 of OCR English Literature which requires analysis of an extract from Measure for Measure. The extract for study is Claudio’s arrest in Act 1, scene 2, lines 104 (‘fellow, why dost thou show me thus…’) to line 158 (‘for a name’). Students could work independently on the 10 questions provided on the extract to prepare for a lesson, or they could discuss them during a lesson. Teacher’s notes provide full suggested answers to the questions.

How to write an answer commenting on the effects of language used in a passage. This is aimed at students writing the CIE IGCSE First Language English exam, specifically Paper 2 Question 2.

A resource that can be given to students who find analysis of quotations tricky, consists of guided questions and prompts to develop analysis and enable them to think critically

A detailed scheme of work for a 12-week course on basic linguistic analysis. Taking a descriptive linguistic approach, each week it introduces students to a different linguistic unit of analysis: segments, phonemes, morae, syllables, lexemes, word forms, phrases, and clauses. Also includes further reading, assessment ideas and course aims, this is perfect if you need a quick outline for an introductory linguistics course for your students.

An A3 sized, double sided learning mat. It defines the 7 frameworks (lexis, semantics, phonology, graphology, pragmatics, grammar and discourse). It groups a range of terms (with definitions) under each language framework to enable students to use subject terminology in their analyses. I have laminated copies for my students and they find it very useful. Over 64 subject terms , visually presented.

English KS3 non-fiction lesson for AQA English Language Paper 2. Students learn about language features common in nonfiction texts such as anecdotes, metaphors, similes, repetition and adjectives, as well as exploring an example letter written by Oscar Wilde. Students use their analyses to create Q3 style answers, with sentence scaffolds provided. Students explore non-fiction texts and use their new knowledge to analyse specfic examples. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language exams, but designed for KS3 students. Includes teacher and student notes as well as differentiated activities throughout. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

This is a fantastic booklet that enables pupils to get in to good habits when approaching language analysis. It can be used in many different ways by a teacher. As a tool for pupils to work with, or for a teacher to save time planning. Examples of how I have used it can be found at the end of this description. The purpose of this booklet is to help pupils develop their writing style by getting them in to good analytical writing habits. This booklet will also allow pupils to concentrate more on what they are writing rather than how they are writing. The aim is that pupils use it until they develop their own style and are confident enough to write without it. How to use this booklet There are 3 tables in this booklet: • Literary language features • Grammatical language features • Word classes Each table has 3 columns: • The first column is the name of the feature/word class • The second column is the feature/word class’ effect on a reader/definition • The third column is a model/writing frame Using the model/writing frame 1. Read and understand the text(s) you’re studying 2. Read and understand the question being asked 3. Identify the language feature that the writer has used in the text 4. Locate it in the booklet 5. Copy the straight black writing and insert your own words where the writing is red and in italics. My examples For a year 10 set 5 class: After assessing a mock of the new GCSE English Language Paper 1 and realising their language analysis was very weak (identifying features and then explaining/analysing their effect), I created this booklet. I printed a copy for each individual to have and to use every lesson. I encouraged them to use it when answering language analysis questions (e.g. New GCSE Language P1Q2 + P2Q3). They did, and it had an immediate impact. Initially the pupil’s responses were similar but as they became more familiar with the technique by practising with these models, their responses became more bespoke, thus collectively their language analysis has improved considerably. For a year 8 set 2: I have copies available in the classroom; if a pupil finds it difficult to write about language, or a particular language feature, then they independently use the booklet, similarly to how they would use a dictionary. This booklet also contains a revision page.

Language techniques and language analysis lesson for KS3 exploring a number of language features and their effects on readers. Useful for English Language Paper 2 Section A preparation. Includes differentiated activities, group worksheets, additional teacher and students notes and more. A useful lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes with differentiated activities, questions and resources. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Extract from 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison. Great way of getting students to analyse use of language and its impact. Designed for OCR Paper 2 but versatile - can be used for any analysis practice. Also appropriate for A Level. Strategic approach to answering the question included.

An outstanding lesson on language analysis focusing on Hagrid from Harry Potter. Consists of differentiated mark scheme objectives, peer work, video clip, sentence starters and exam practise.

Very detailed about 2500 words and 8 pages. Every poem has been analysed with technical terminology and a quote from the poem to back up every language devise picked up on. Poems covered are : From the Antique Goblin Market Good Friday Shut Out Maude Clare Twice Soeur Louise of Misericorde No Thank You John Echo In the Round Tower of Jhansi Remember SONG: When I am dead, my dearest Up- Hill A Birthday Winter: My Secret

Designed for A Level English Language students, this presentation explores the impact of visual cues on an audience,

Language analysis for A Christmas Carol. Students are then asked to create their own analysis.

Language analysis of various language techniques in An Inspector Calls. Model quotation explosions given as a model for students to then analyse their own

This template is designed to guide students through close language analysis. I found this kind of approach the fastest and most effective way to label language features for AO1 and then to score really good AO3 with in depth analysis and links to wider ideas and meaning. Slide one is a blank template and the second slide is an example of how the template can help analyse a quote. Hi! If you came from Twitter, thanks for all the retweets, this blew up! If you want to try out the technique yourself, download this resource for free :-) Download to get an editable copy of the BLANK template! Made for A Level but can be adapted for any level really. Even year 7s or GCSE will benefit from this technique. Please leave a review! Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels

Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Q3 language analysis lesson designed for GCSE English students but could also be used for KS3 English Language students as well. We explore how analytical verbs can help us to improve our analyses and make our explanations and evaluations clearer and more detailed.Includes two pages of analytical verbs with definitions and examples, detailed student and teacher notes, differentiated and engaging activities and source materials that are useful for KS3 and preparing for Paper 2 Section A. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package