AQA English Language Paper 2 – Knowledge Organiser (Student-Friendly)

AQA English Language Paper 2 – Knowledge Organiser (Student-Friendly)

GCSE | AQA | English Language | Paper 2

This clear, student-friendly knowledge organiser supports pupils with AQA English Language Paper 2, bringing together all key skills, exam requirements, and vocabulary in one accessible resource.

Designed to reduce cognitive overload and support confident exam responses, this organiser is ideal for revision, intervention, independent study, and classroom display.

What’s included:

A clear overview of Paper 2 and how it differs from Paper 1

A question-by-question breakdown of Questions 1–5

Focused guidance on:

Question 2 – summarising differences using inference

Question 3 – analysing structure across a whole text

Question 4 – evaluating viewpoints and comparing sources

Question 5 – transactional writing (argue, persuade, advise, inform)

Key vocabulary students can use confidently in exam answers

A DAFORESTER table to support persuasive writing techniques

Simple explanations written in student-friendly language

Why teachers like it:

Supports explicit teaching of exam skills

Encourages accurate use of subject terminology

Ideal for low-stakes retrieval, homework, or revision lessons

Works well for mixed-ability classes

Print-friendly

Suitable for:

GCSE English Language (AQA)

Years 9–11 + GCSE resit

Revision and exam preparation

Intervention and catch-up sessions

Format:

PDF

Suitable for printing or digital use