
Suitable for KS3, KS4, GCSE Revision, Intervention, Cover Lessons and Tutoring
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This ready made lesson teaches students how to approach AQA Paper 1 Question 3 with confidence by focusing on structure across the whole source. The resource explains what the question is asking, how to identify structural techniques and how to write detailed, perceptive responses worth up to 8 marks. The lesson is designed to be clear, accessible and highly supportive for both teachers and students.
This resource includes:
• A breakdown of the Question 3 format and requirements
• Clear explanation of key structural features including focus shifts, zooming, changes in perspective, time movements, paragraph structure and climactic sequencing
• Separate lists of whole text, paragraph level and sentence level structural techniques
• A guided activity identifying structural features in an extract
• A detailed PETAL paragraph guide adapted specifically for structural analysis
• Sentence starters for why, effect and consequence to promote perceptive analysis
• A model Grade 9 response that demonstrates how to analyse structure effectively
• Three full exam style practice questions
• Matching AO2 mark schemes to support self and peer assessment
• Ideal for revision, intervention, catch up sessions and classroom teaching
Benefits for teachers:
• Ready to use with no preparation needed
• Supports students who struggle to understand structure
• Helps students avoid confusing Question 3 with language analysis
• Encourages precise identification of structural choices
• Builds strong analytical writing using a repeatable method
• Suitable for whole classes, small groups or individual tutoring
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify a wide range of structural features, explain how and why the writer shifts focus, analyse the effect of structural choices on the reader and write two developed paragraphs that meet the Level 4 criteria.
Suitable for:
AQA GCSE English Language students, KS3 preparation, intervention groups, revision lessons, tutoring and home learning.
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