AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 4 – Survivor Extract: Embarrassment vs Pride (2-Lesson Pack)

This two-lesson resource pack guides students step-by-step through answering AQA English Language Paper 1, Question 4 (2026 specification) using the engaging Survivor extract. The lessons focus on evaluating how the writer presents the speaker’s embarrassment and pride, with clear scaffolding, planning templates, and model answers.

Extract excluded but I use from lines: ‘There was a lot of fuss after the fire.’ to

‘I am delighted to announce that George Fleet is also the recipient of a National Badge of Courage, of which only four are handed out each year.’

Perfect for KS4 English teachers preparing students for the updated 2026 exams, this pack builds confidence in evaluation and writing extended responses.

What’s Included:

Lesson 1:

Introduction to Question 4 changes (2026 spec)

Student-friendly definitions of pride and embarrassment

Guided highlighting task with key quotations

Annotated examples and step-by-step paragraph plans

Lesson 2:

Writing scaffold for a full Question 4 response

Model answers (Grade 8/9 and Grade 5 versions) for comparison

Sentence starters and evaluative vocabulary bank

Self-assessment marking activity

Skills Developed:

Evaluating writer’s methods (language & structure)

Using textual evidence effectively

Forming clear, balanced personal judgments

Building analytical and evaluative vocabulary

Perfect For:

GCSE English Language Paper 1 exam prep (AQA 2026 onwards)
Classroom lessons, intervention, or homework tasks
Building confidence in analytical writing

Format:

Two complete lessons (PDF format and PPT)

Fully editable PPT if needed

Suitable for whole-class teaching or independent study