English Language Scaffold Language Technique Analysis Worksheet

Support lower-ability learners in mastering language analysis with this clear, scaffolded English Language worksheet designed to build confidence and independence step by step.

This printable digital download guides students through the process of analysing language techniques in a structured and accessible way. Carefully designed prompts and sentence starters help learners move beyond simply spotting techniques to explaining how and why writers use them.

For each quotation, students are supported to:

Identify the language technique being used

Explain the effect of the technique on the reader

Write analysis of the writers choice of words using scaffolded guidance

Develop clear, analytical responses with helpful writing frames

This worksheet is ideal for:

Lower-ability or struggling students

Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 English Language lessons

Intervention, revision, or homework tasks

Building confidence in exam-style language analysis

The structured layout reduces cognitive load while reinforcing key terminology, making it perfect for students who need extra support with both recognition and analysis of language techniques.

Simply download, print, and use, no prep required.

Help your students move from spotting techniques to confidently write analysis ready for their exams.