
Prepare students for success in GCSE AQA English Language Paper 2, Question 4 with this complete comparison masterclass.
This fully‑scaffolded lesson teaches learners how to compare writers’ ideas, perspectives, attitudes, and methods across two non‑fiction texts — a key skill for the 16‑mark comparison question.
Students learn how to identify viewpoints, select relevant evidence, use discourse markers for comparison, and structure high‑level comparative paragraphs. The resource includes model prompts, guided tasks, a comparison table, and step‑by‑step strategies for building confident, exam‑ready responses.
Perfect for whole‑class teaching, revision sessions, intervention groups, or independent study.
Ideal for AQA Paper 2, but also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and general KS4 comparison skills.
What’s Included
Full PowerPoint lesson
Clear explanation of main ideas, perspectives, and presentation of ideas
Comparison table for attitudes and methods
Discourse markers for similarity and contrast
Step‑by‑step guide to answering Question 4
Model structure: Point → Evidence → Explanation → Comparison
Exam timing guidance (20 minutes, 2–3 paragraphs)
Practice question with both sources
No prep required — ready to teach immediately
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