Exam Writing Structures for GCSE Media Studies

A complete set of classroom posters designed to give students a clear, consistent approach to every Eduqas GCSE Media Studies extended-response question.

I’ve tried to make these resources use similar simple frameworks that match the assessment objectives of each question type.

They generally follow:

WHAT → HOW → SO WHAT for Media Language and Representation
WHAT → HOW → WHY for Industries and Audiences
WHAT CONTEXT? → WHERE IS IT? → WHY DOES IT MATTER? for Context questions

I’ve added adjusted posters to reflect:

• the slightly different requirements for Paper 1 and Paper 2 where needed (such as for comparisons)
• a poster that prompts evaluative language for the “How far” questions in Paper 2
• specific theories for audiences (Uses and Gratification & Reception).

Ideal for classroom displays, revision guides, intervention sessions, essay-writing support and independent study. I’m hoping the posters will also work well as a progression tool, giving students a consistent approach they can apply across the whole course.