PARIS ANTHOLOGY - MILE BY MILE

Mile by Mile – AQA English Language & Literature (Paris Anthology)

This lesson is designed for AQA A Level English Language and Literature, focusing on the Paris Anthology text Mile by Mile. It introduces students to GRAMPS, models detailed linguistic analysis, and supports the development of strong, exam-style analytical paragraphs.

What’s included:

Introduction to GRAMPS (Genre, Register, Audience, Mode, Purpose, Structure) – helping students understand how Mile by Mile fits within the broader conventions of travel writing and historical documentation.

Linguistic breakdown of a short extract – covering key language levels (lexis, grammar, semantics, pragmatics, discourse) to build AO1 precision and confidence.

Focus on representation and purpose – guiding students in analysing how Paris is constructed through descriptive, factual, and historically grounded language.

Guided annotation tasks – helping students track narrative voice, perspective, and structural choices.

This resource supports students in developing a secure linguistic method, ensuring they understand both how to analyse Mile by Mile and how to transfer these skills to the wider anthology.