Stop AQA EPQ students from writing “shopping lists” of facts and teach them to weave a coherent argument that hits the Assessment Objectives.
This complete, ready-to-teach lesson is designed specifically for the AQA Extended Project Qualification (Level 3). It focuses on AO1 (Manage) and AO3 (Develop & Realise), helping students organize their thoughts before they start writing.
It tackles the common pitfall where students write disconnected paragraphs by introducing the concept of “The Golden Thread”, the invisible line connecting every section back to the title. It also explicitly links the planning process to the AQA Production Log.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
Fully Animated PowerPoint (19 Slides):
Explains the “Golden Thread” concept vs. the “Shopping List” trap.
AQA Specific Guidance: Advice on updating the Activity Log and Production Log when plans change, emphasizing that marks are awarded for managing change, not for being perfect from day one.
Breakdown of the “Blueprint for High Marks” (Intro, Context, Thematic Analysis, Conclusion).
Step-by-step guide to using the Microsoft Word References Tab to automate citations.
Starter Activity: “The Jumbled Argument” (Word & PDF):
A kinetic activity where students physically arrange “strips” of an argument about AI in Schools.
Demonstrates how to link an Introduction, Counter-Argument, Rebuttal, and Synthesis.
Includes a full Teacher Answer Key explaining WHY the order is correct.
Model Exemplar: The Skeleton Plan (Word):
A high-level example plan based on “Carbon Capture and Storage”.
Shows students exactly what a “Skeleton Plan” looks like: core arguments, primary sources, rebuttals, and synthesis points mapped out before writing.
Homework Sheet: The Word Count Budget:
A practical task requiring students to assign word counts to their sections to prevent the common mistake of writing 2,000 words on the introduction and running out of space for analysis.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the “Golden Thread” of an academic argument.
Identify the core components of a successful Dissertation structure.
Create a detailed “Skeleton Plan” for the project.
Update the AQA Production Log to evidence planning and modifications.
Perfect for:
AQA EPQ Taught Skills (30 hours).
Dissertation path students.
Intervention sessions for students struggling with structure.
Note: This resource encourages the “Skeleton Plan” approach mapping out the argument on one page to ensure flow before committing to full paragraphs.
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