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AQA GCSE English Language: Paper 1 Question 4 – Complete Teaching Lesson
Suitable for KS4, revision, intervention, tutoring and cover
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This comprehensive lesson teaches students exactly how to approach AQA Paper 1 Question 4, the 20-mark evaluation question that often determines the final grade. The resource breaks the question down into clear, manageable steps and provides high-quality examples, strategies and scaffolding to help students produce perceptive, evaluative responses. Everything is designed to be accessible, well-structured and exam-focused.

This resource includes:
• A clear explanation of what Question 4 is asking, including layout and expectations as shown on page 3 of the file

Paper one Question Four

• Key facts students must know, such as timing, where to focus, and how many paragraphs to write (page 5)
• A student-friendly decoding of the mark scheme, showing what “perceptive, detailed evaluation” really means (page 7)
• A detailed breakdown of the writers’ methods students can analyse, including language, structure and narrative choices (pages 10–11)
• A bank of high-level evaluative sentence starters such as “The writer deliberately…” and “Some readers may interpret this as…” (page 12)
• Step-by-step guidance on how to structure a Grade 9 PETAL paragraph specifically for Question 4 (page 13)
• WEC (Why, Effect, Consequence) analysis prompts to push students into perceptive explanation (page 15)
• A full Grade 9 model paragraph demonstrating excellent evaluation skills (page 16)
• A comparison between clunky vs sophisticated quotation embedding (page 17)
• A ready-to-use introduction structure to help students begin their answers effectively (page 18)
• Three complete exam-style practice questions with extracts (pages 20, 22, and 24)
• Matching Level 4 mark schemes with indicative examples for each practice question (pages 21, 23, and 25)

Benefits for teachers:
• Fully planned and ready to deliver with no preparation needed
• Clear, accessible explanations suitable for mixed-ability classes
• Provides strong scaffolding without oversimplifying the evaluation process
• Builds confidence and exam technique through worked examples and practice questions
• Suitable for whole-class teaching, small groups, intervention sessions and tutoring

Learning outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
• Understand exactly what Question 4 requires for high marks
• Form a clear and evaluative viewpoint using academic language
• Identify and analyse a wide range of writers’ methods
• Use WEC to develop perceptive, detailed explanations
• Produce three well-structured PETAL paragraphs that reach Level 4
• Apply their skills confidently to real exam extracts

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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

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