A creative writing checklist for Paper 1 Question 5 and Paper 2 Question 5

A visual display of descriptive words students can use in their writing

An outstanding lesson on language analysis focusing on Hagrid from Harry Potter. Consists of differentiated mark scheme objectives, peer work, video clip, sentence starters and exam practise.

An excellent resource that can be given for homework. This guide consists of different pictures/prompts that students can use to create a descriptive writing piece. Each picture has guided questions, a vocabulary bank and language devices they can use to develop their creative writing.

An excellent resource focusing on the GCSE AQA English Paper 2 Question 4 (Compare and Contrast). The topic is drill music and is highly engaging for teenagers. Video clips, engaging extracts and sentence starters to help students compare and contrast articles

A great creative resource that focuses on students describing holiday destinations. A travel brochure is attached to help them understand persuasive techniques and vocabulary.

A great topic that gets students immersed into discussions. Includes a video, step by step planning, letter examples and peer assessment.

A great resource which supports student in developing their creative writing skills.

For students who may be struggling with analysing structure, this lesson breaks down the beginning, middle and end of an extract to support students analyse the effects of structure.

A worksheet with misspelled words encouraging students to identify the mistakes and correct them

Great for cover work or homework, different tasks focusing on the skills required for GCSE AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5. Activities that encourage speech, letter and article writing.

An excellent resource which uses island description to evoke discussion on language analysis. Consists of group discussion, video of islands, sentence starters and quote maps.

Brilliant resource for Paper 1 Question 5 Creative Writing

Great starter activity- encourages students to improve a piece of work by using language devices and ambitious vocabulary

A great lesson to compare and contrast women’s fashion from 1800 to modern day.

A planning sheet for GCSE English Language Paper 2 Question 5 can be used for any type of opinion writing.

A 48 page revision guide with key information about the exam, past paper questions, tips and model answers.

A fully resourced lesson focusing on the Porter (Act 2 Scene 3 and 4)

A brilliant starter activity familarising students with key words and characters from Romeo and Juliet through engaging wordsearches!

An excellent resource which comprises of a diverse image collection that students can use as prompts for their creative writing. Images vary from abstract art to breathtaking images of nature. Over 100 images to choose from!