GCSE English Language (Structure Analysis) – Full Lesson

This fully resourced GCSE English Language (AQA Paper 1 – Question 3) lesson is designed to help students understand and analyse structural features in fiction. A brand‑new, original fiction extract is included, making the resource ideal for classroom teaching, homework, intervention, or revision.

The lesson is suitable for GCSE English Language (Grades 1–9) and works well for middle‑ability and higher‑ability learners, with built‑in scaffolding to support lower‑ability students.

The pack includes:

Learning objectives aligned to GCSE assessment skills

A high‑quality original fiction extract for structure analysis

Student worksheet with identification, explanation, and extended writing tasks

Teacher answer key with model responses

A full lesson plan (60 minutes) including starter, main tasks, modelling, and plenary

A model GCSE‑style Q3 paragraph demonstrating how to analyse structure effectively

Students will explore structural features such as focused openings, shifts in focus, zooming in, changes in pace, and cliffhanger endings, and learn how these choices shape the reader’s experience. The resource builds confidence and exam‑readiness by guiding students through annotation, explanation, and extended analytical writing.

Perfect for whole‑class teaching, small‑group intervention, or cover lessons. Fully editable and ready to use.