This bundle contains two complete AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 (8700/1) mock examination papers, written to match the 2026 specification.
The fiction extracts are taken from:
- F. SCOTT FITZGERALD - TENDER IS THE NIGHT
- GEORGE ORWELL - 1984
No content has been recycled from past examination papers or textbooks, and the fiction has not been AI-generated.
Each paper includes:
- One complete Source A fiction extract
- Section A: Q1–Q4 in full AQA 2026 format
- Section B: two Q5 writing tasks (descriptive and story opening)
- Indicative content for Q1–Q4
- AO guidance and Level 3 and Level 4 model responses for Q2–Q4
- Level 3 and Level 4 model responses for both Q5 tasks
Ideal for use as full mock examination papers, homework tasks or targeted revision.
Related Question 5 Resources:
* Question 5 : AQA 2026 English Language Paper 2 | Skills
Related GCSE English Language Paper 1 Resources:
* One AQA 2026 English Language Paper 1 - Resit Intervention (Gil-i)
* Seven Question 5 - AQA 2026 GCSE English Language Paper 1 | Differentiated Question 5 Support
* Six AQA 2026 GCSE English Language Paper 1 Mocks | Q5 TASKS
* Four AQA 2026 English Language Paper 1 Mocks | Annotated
Related GCSE English Language Paper 2 Resources:
* Enhanced AQA 2026 Paper 2 Foundation Skills Workbook: Extreme Weather
* One AQA 2026 English Language Paper 2 Mock | Q5 TASKS - (Spa)
Related GCSE English Language Papers 1 + 2 Resources:
* Sixteen AQA 2026 English Language Paper 1 + 2 | MODELS
* Sixteen AQA 2026 English Language Paper 1 + 2 | AO GRIDS
* Sixteen 2026 AQA English Language Paper 1 + 2 Mocks | Q4 Plan
* AQA 2026 GCSE English Language Paper 1 + Paper 2 Complete Support Bundle
* Four AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 + 2 Mocks | Q4 Differentiated Support
* Q4 PLAN - 16 Mock Exam Papers 1 & 2
* AO GRIDS - 16 Mock Exam Papers 1 & 2
GCSE English Literature Resources:
* Blood Brothers: Plot Summary, Narrator, Family + Class Activities
* An Inspector Calls: Plot Summary and Tasks
* J. B. Priestley - An Inspector Calls: Context Bundle
* Lord of the Flies: Plot Summary and Tasks
AS/A Level Resources:
* AQA A LEVEL NEA | WORKBOOK+ PLAN | LIT B
* KEATS: LAMIA, ISABELLA, EVE OF ST AGNES + LA BELLE DAME AS/A LEVEL STUDY PACK
* COLERIDGE: ANCIENT MARINER | AO2 Annotated Elements of Crime | AQA LIT B
* WILDE: BALLAD OF READING GAOL AO2 Annotated | Elements of Crime | LIT B
* CHAUCER: THE WIFE OF BATH’S PROLOGUE | Biblical Allusions | Edexcel
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