51ºÚÁÏ

This fully resourced scheme of work equips GCSE students with the reading skills needed for success on AQA English Language Paper 2. Through engaging, contextualised lessons, students learn to read fluently, decode complex vocabulary, and write insightful comparative responses. The unit integrates rich topical texts—from Jack London and Victorian asylums to articles on gender identity, social justice, and modern activism—making it both academically rigorous and socially relevant.

What’s Included

13 sequenced PowerPoints and booklets covering Q1–Q6 skills
Extensive 19th and 21st century text banks with structured guided reading
Exemplar responses and success criteria for each question
Topic-rich articles on gender equality, mental health, gang culture, parenthood, veganism, and more
Context-building videos and creative carousel tasks to boost confidence with challenging texts
Final walk-and-talk assessment and summative evaluation on asylums

Ideal For

GCSE English Language teachers preparing students for Paper 2
Years 10 and 11, especially mixed or high-attaining groups
Departments seeking a ready-to-teach, evidence-informed resource

Bonus Features

Explicit coverage of tone, purpose, perspective, and structure
Stretch and challenge tasks using historical and modern viewpoints
Real-world cultural capital: from Beyoncé to Black Lives Matter, from the Victorian underclass to 21st-century blogging