This clear, student-friendly PowerPoint teaches everything learners need to achieve top marks in AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 4. Q4 is one of the most challenging exam questions, requiring students to compare writers’ ideas, perspectives and methods across two sources. This resource breaks the process into simple, teachable steps and provides a complete toolkit for Grades 7–9. It is ideal for whole-class lessons, intervention groups, tutoring and independent revision.
What’s Included
Introduction to Question 4
A clear explanation of the task, terminology and learning objective.
Key exam facts
Covers marks, timing, use of both sources and what AQA expects.
Decoded Level 4 mark scheme
Student-friendly guidance on what “perceptive” comparison looks like.
Step-by-step method
A straightforward routine for identifying differences and structuring answers.
Grade 9 paragraph structure
A ten-step comparative PETAL + WEC model showing how to write high-level responses.
PETAL + WEC explained
Clear guidance on Point, Evidence, Technique, Analysis and Link with Why–Effect–Consequence built in.
Sentence starter banks
Academic starters for Writer A, Writer B and comparative linking.
Form, purpose and audience
How to use context effectively when comparing viewpoints.
Technique bank
A comprehensive list of methods used to present perspective and attitude.
Key tips and common mistakes
Essential do’s and don’ts, including how to avoid retelling or single-source answers.
Grade 9 model paragraph
A fully annotated example showing exactly how to meet the top band.
Three full practice questions
Exam-style tasks with extracts and Level 4 mark schemes covering multiple topics.
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Saves hours of planning
Supports all abilities with clear scaffolding
Fully aligned with AQA’s AO3
Promotes rapid progress through modelling and structured methods
Suitable for classrooms, small groups, tutoring and independent revision
Who This Resource Is For
GCSE English teachers
Tutors preparing Grade 7–9 students
NQTs and ECTs
Non-specialists
Students struggling with comparison
Intervention groups focusing on AO3
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