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AQA GCSE English Language: Paper 1 Question 1 PowerPoint Lesson
Suitable for KS3, KS4, GCSE Revision, Cover Lessons, Intervention and Whole-Class Teaching

This resource teaches students exactly how to approach AQA Paper 1 Question 1 with clarity and confidence. It breaks down the skills required to gain the full 4 marks and provides direct, accessible guidance that supports both higher and lower ability learners. The lesson is ready to teach.

This resource includes:
• A clear explanation of what Question 1 looks like in the exam
• The four key facts students must know to secure all marks
• A step-by-step method for selecting the correct lines in the extract
• Tips for writing short, precise and accurate answers
• Three exam-style practice questions using fiction extracts
• Three corresponding AO1 mark schemes for quick self or peer assessment
• Model answers that show students exactly what examiners are looking for
• High-quality, student-friendly visuals and clear instructions throughout

Benefits for teachers:
• Ready to teach with no preparation required
• Ideal for tutors, classroom teachers, NQTs and cover staff
• Effective for whole-class teaching, small groups or individual intervention
• Helps students of all abilities feel confident with a straightforward exam skill
• Excellent for retrieval practice, starter activities and mock exam preparation

Learning outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify explicit information, select relevant details, understand how to earn all 4 marks on Question 1 and apply the method independently to any extract.

Suitable for:
GCSE English teachers delivering AQA, KS3 teachers building foundation reading skills, intervention groups, English tutors, cover lessons, revision sessions and home learning.

Format:
PowerPoint presentation.

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AQA GCSE English Language: Paper 1 Full Lesson Bundle (Questions 1–5)

Complete teaching pack for KS4 Detailed student-friendly explanations This comprehensive bundle contains five fully planned lessons covering every question on AQA English Language Paper 1. Each lesson breaks the skills down step by step, models effective responses and provides accessible explanations of the mark schemes. Ideal for whole-class teaching, revision, intervention and 1:1 tutoring. Included in this bundle Paper 1, Question 1: Retrieval A clear, concise breakdown of this four-mark question. The resource teaches students how to select correct information efficiently and avoid common pitfalls. Includes sample questions and guided practice tasks. Paper 1, Question 2: Language Analysis A full lesson that teaches students how to analyse the writer’s methods using PETAL and WEC. Includes key language features, analysis sentence starters and a full Grade 9 model paragraph. Paper 1, Question 3: Structure A complete guide to structural analysis, including whole-text, paragraph-level and sentence-level techniques. Contains annotated examples, Grade 9 model responses and multiple practice extracts for students. Paper 1, Question 4: Evaluation A detailed lesson showing students how to effectively evaluate statements, form interpretations and support their views with evidence and analysis. Includes PETAL evaluation structure, Grade 9 examples and practice questions. Paper 1, Question 5: Creative Writing A complete masterclass for narrative and descriptive writing. Covers AO5 and AO6 in student-friendly language, includes high-level vocabulary choices, sentence form guidance and Grade 9 model paragraphs. Key features of the bundle • Fully explained mark schemes for all five questions • Student-friendly definitions of key terminology • PETAL structure applied across Q2, Q3 and Q4 • WEC analysis framework used throughout • Multiple practice extracts for application • Clear annotations and worked examples • High-quality Grade 9 model responses • Precise guidance on timings and exam strategy • Attractive, accessible visual layout suitable for all learners What this bundle helps students achieve By the end of these lessons, students will be able to: • Approach each question with confidence and clarity • Annotate effectively to identify key language and structural features • Analyse and evaluate texts using sophisticated terminology • Develop perceptive interpretations supported with well-chosen evidence • Write detailed descriptive and narrative responses with accuracy • Meet the top band requirements for AO1, AO2, AO3, AO5 and AO6 Who is this resource for? • Teachers delivering AQA GCSE English Language • Tutors supporting students in small groups or 1:1 • Students preparing independently for mocks and GCSEs • Departments looking for a complete Paper 1 teaching package

£19.99

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