A full paper created in the new style of AQA Language Paper 1 using ‘Kala’ by Colin Walsh (2023) as the extract. Extract cannot be included due to copyright reasons. The extract has been taken from the opening two pages of the novel. Includes: Q1 to 5 of Language Paper 1 worded to reflect the 2026 question changes Specific line references to support teachers in finding the extract from the novel should they choose to use it Could be used for revision or for assessment purposes ‘Kala’ follows three friends reunited in a small town in Ireland years after the mysterious disappearance of their friend, Kala.

Model and question for AQA Language Paper 1 Q4 using ‘Kala’ by Colin Walsh for extract. Includes: Question Model example All quotations belong to Colin Walsh (2023) and are used in this example for educational purposes only

Model answer for Q2 of Language Paper 1 using an extract from ‘Kala’ by Colin Walsh. Includes: Question Model response All quotations belong to original author (Colin Walsh) and have been used in this example for educational purposes only.

A revision grid for students use for Power and Conflict Poetry Designed to be used with AQA GCSE English Literature Columns for key quotes, context, and techniques Ideally print on A3

A list of revision strategies that could be set for homework at KS4. Alternatively, the tasks can be adapted for KS3. References to modern text are for ‘Princess and the Hustler’ but this can be adapted for any modern text on the syllabus Same with Macbeth, Christmas Carol and Power and Conflict Poetry

A full paper designed for AQA GCSE Language Paper 1 Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing reflecting the exam updates from AQA that are in effect from June 2026. Including: Reading Section Q1 to Q4 reflecting AQA changes for 2026 exams Writing Section- reflecting AQA changes for 2026 exams ‘Jurassic Park’ is a science fiction novel by Michael Crichton (1990) This exam paper is designed to be used with the first chapter of the novel- where Dr Bobbie Carter is treatng an injured boy (the extract cannot be uploaded due to copyright)

A resource to use with KS4 students preparing for AQA Language Paper 1 using an extract from ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Includes: Questions 1 to 4- in line with the questions for 2026 exams onwards Question 5- in line with 2026 style question Extract from ‘The Great Gatsby’ This resource could be used for: A lesson Revision session (independent or teacher led) Mock exam practice

A complete resource to support KS4 students sitting AQA 2026 exams onwards for Language Paper 1. Includes: Extract- The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1911) Question Paper- reflects changes for 2026 exams (Questions 1 to 5) This could be used for: A lesson Revision Exam practice

A full paper designed for AQA GCSE Language Paper 1 Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing reflecting the exam updates from AQA that are in effect from June 2026. Including: Reading Section Q1 to Q4 reflecting AQA changes for 2026 exams Writing Section- reflecting AQA changes for 2026 exams ‘Starling House’ was published in 2023 (suitable 21st Century fiction text for the exam) and is a Southern Gothic novel. This exam paper is designed to be used with the novel ‘Starling House’ by Alix E. Harrow p. 13 to 15 (the extract cannot be uploaded due to copyright)

Two model answers to be used in conjunction with exam paper and extract uploaded for ‘The Secret Garden’ for AQA Language Paper 1 revision and assessment. Contains: One model (Q2- Language Analysis) One model (Q3- Structural Analysis)