GCSE English Language Viewpoint Writing Techniques Coaching for AQA 8700 free demo

This is a free sample with two fully-working interactive coaching sessions, plus the complete introductory lessons and assessments for all 24 techniques. Find the complete course here.

Designed for AQA GCSE English Language [8700] but applicable to most other boards; where AQA talk about “writing to present a viewpoint”, you may be more familiar with the terms “writing to argue, persuade, or advise” (OCR), “non-fiction writing for purpose” (Eduqas/WJEC), “crafting a persuasive text” or “transactional writing” (Edexcel). This resource comes in three parts:

1. Introductory module. Classroom slides to present each of the 30 techniques for writing to present a viewpoint needed for Paper 1 Question 5, along with examples of their use in literature. The hide/show feature engages curiosity and stimulates discussion.
2. Student revision app. Use in class or for homework. Students practise the technique you have set and get realtime feedback from their own preferred AI. They are encouraged to repeat and refine their writing until they have mastered the technique. In this free sample, the first two technques are fully working.
3. Assessment module. Guided assessments for each technique, with options pitched at different ability levels.

⠀The three modules together create a teach | revise | assess sequence for you to teach creative writing techniques.

The free sample includes selected student app content and the full introductory and assessment modules.

Coaching sessions

• Clear central viewpoint
• Audience awareness
• Purposeful form
• Register control
• Opening thesis statement
• Logical paragraphing
• Topic sentences
• Connectives and discourse markers
• Counter-argument
• Rebuttal
• Concession
• Direct address
• Inclusive pronouns
• Emotive language
• Rhetorical questions
• Rule of three / cluster of three
• Repetition for emphasis
• Facts and statistics
• Expert opinion / reliable source
• Anecdote
• Imperatives / commands
• Modal verbs
• Contrast
• Antithesis
• Parenthesis
• Parallelism
• Short sentences for impact
• Hyperbole
• Call to action
• Strong ending