A presentation discussing Priestley the Christian and how there are Biblical references within the play. Help to push the more able students - A/A* work.
Credit to PW Productions and BBC Bitesize for the videos.
What it covers:
7 (seven) Deadly Sins
Relevance of ‘Eva Smith’ and ‘John Smith’
10 Commandments
Biblical quotes
Also, credit and thanks to johncallaghan for the original slides 10 and 15
The below exam question was designed to assess a student’s ability to write about phonology for the Children’s Language Development part of the AQA A-Level. The question has 15 marks for AO1, however, the model answer does use AO2 and the examiner commentary comments on this.
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Politically Correct Language – Satirical Opinion Articles in the Style of Famous Columnists
Perfect for AQA A-Level English Language Paper 2, Question 4
Bring the world of language debates to life with this engaging and versatile set of satirical opinion articles, each written in the distinctive voice of a well-known columnist. These articles respond directly to the 2018 AQA Paper 2 Section B insert on politically correct language, offering students an entertaining yet rigorous model for crafting their own opinion-based writing.
What’s Included:
Five full-length opinion articles written in the style of:
David Mitchell – dry, ironic, and sharp
Frankie Boyle – brutal, darkly funny, and provocative
Marina Hyde – satirical, political, and biting
Caitlin Moran – witty, feminist, and heartfelt
Jeremy Clarkson – blunt, controversial, and unapologetic
Fully integrated with language theory:
Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
Euphemism treadmill (Pinker)
Gatekeeping, muted group theory, and language reform
Descriptivism vs prescriptivism
Change from above/below
Rich in AO2 and AO5 content – perfect for teaching students how to embed linguistic concepts in lively, persuasive writing.
Ideal for:
AQA English Language Paper 2, Question 4 preparation
Teaching opinion and argument-based writing
Exploring language, identity, and social change
Stretching higher-ability students with varied styles
Using as mentor texts, discussion starters, or model answers
Teacher Tips:
Use these articles as:
Exemplars for analytical annotation
Starters for debates on language and society
Models for students writing their own responses in a chosen voice
Springboards for exploring attitudes to language change and political correctness
Engage your students with language theory and laughter — because who says A-Level English can’t have a little satire?
A fully formatted paper 2 mock paper. Texts covered: An Inspector Calls, Love and relationships, Power and conflict, unseen poetry. Perfect for mock exams.
Paper contains:
2 x questions on AIC
1 x question on ‘Love and relationships’ cluster
1 x question on ‘Power and conflict’ cluster
1 x unseen poetry analysis question
1 x unseen poetry comparison