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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk

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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5/non-fiction writing/Section B/article writing lesson that explores the key features of magazine articles, as we work towards writing a writing to explain article for a magazine. We look at an exam task about animal captivity in zoos and use this stimulus to aid students in their learning regarding how to create effective headlines/titles and straplines. We explore an example article and how the writer includes the basic features required. We also look at different approaches to writing headlines and straplines. Students write out their own features for their own article. Have any queries or questions? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk.
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5/non-fiction writing/Section B/article writing lesson that explores tone and language, for adapting tone for writing to explain, writing to argue and writing to persuade. We look at an exam task about animal captivity in zoos and use this stimulus to aid students in their learning regarding how to alter language to create a particular tone that matches the purpose and audience of an exam task. We explore an example article and how the writer employs tone. We also look at how the article begins and ends. Students write out their own introductions and conclusions for their own articles. Have any queries or questions? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk.
AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5/non-fiction writing/Section B/article writing lesson that explores sentence openers, sentence types and how we can use sentences for effect. We look at an exam task about animal captivity in zoos and use this stimulus to aid students in their learning regarding how to vary sentence openers and use different sentence types (simple, complex, compound). We explore an example article and how the writer employs sentence types for effect. This lesson will then lead on to an exploration of using sentences for impact and effect. Have any queries or questions? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk.
AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5/non-fiction writing/Section B/speech writing lesson that prepares students to write an assessment piece based on writing a speech to a local council about public transport (AO5/AO6). Students write out their own lists of success criteria based on previous learning, and then explore the mark scheme and indicative content to consolidate their understanding of how to improve their speeches based on their previous notes. They are then given a detailed checklist to support them in writing out their final assessment pieces. Students reflect on their learning for reflection sheets at the end of the session. The unit will then move on to focusing on using sentences and other areas of AO5/AO6. Have any queries or questions? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk.
AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5/Section B lesson for the new 2026 questions - non-fiction lesson for English Language Paper 2. Students analyse how an example speech is structured and ordered to be most effective at meeting its purpose and engaging its audience. Students use their notes on linking paragraphs and ideas together to plan out their own speech which they will then write out in the next lesson. Students explore the mark scheme through accessibly symbols and dual coding that allows them to create success criteria for their own writing pieces. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language exams, and adaptable for KS3 students. Includes teacher and student notes as well as differentiated activities/adaptive learning strategies throughout. Have a question or query? Please get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5/Section B lesson for the new 2026 questions - non-fiction lesson for English Language Paper 2. Students learn how writers can begin and end nonfiction texts and use their knowledge to analyse specfic examples. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language exams, and adaptable for KS3 students. Includes teacher and student notes as well as differentiated activities throughout. Have a question or query? Please get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B/Q5 2026 bundle - designed for the new questions from 2026 onwards. This complete pack covers all types of non-fiction writing (articles, leaflets, speeches, essays, letters), as well as all key areas for improving and developing student writing pieces. Currently includes: Introduction lesson (purpose and audience, text types and forms) Vocabulary and tone (to improve register, style and voice) Language devices (DAFORREST, language, effects) Beginning and ending non-fiction texts (speech, writing to argue) Structuring a speech (planning, linking ideas, connectives) Speech writing lesson Using sentence structures for effect (article, writing to explain) Tone and effect (writing to explain, magazine article) Magazine key features (headlines, titles, straplines) Magazine subheadings and structure Article writing lesson Letter writing - letters to the editor Writing letters - content and conclusions Leaflet text (writing to advise or instruct) Essay writing (writing to explain) Essay writing continue (introduction, main body, conclusion) Punctuation workshop Writing to persuade (social media stimulus, speeches) Non-fiction writing escape room SOW document / scheme of learning
AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B/Q5 lesson for the 2026 questions that explores non-fiction writing through the use of language devices and how adding these can influence a reader or audience. Students think about how using DAFORREST techniques can add weight or authority to their non-fiction speeches. We analyse a speech about arguing for or against public transport to a local council and how the writer/speaker has used language devices to sound convincing and knowledgable, meeting the purpose and audience in the process. Students then write out one paragraphs of their speeches in response to the exam task provided and these are peer assessed around the use of language devices and their effects. Useful for KS4 students preparing for GCSE English Language Paper 2 Question 5, and adaptable for KS3 as well. Includes adaptive learning approaches, differentiated activities, engaging worksheets, modelled examples, extensive teacher and student notes and more.
AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B/Q5 lesson for the 2026 questions that explores non-fiction writing through vocabulary and tone and how changing these can influence a reader or audience. Students think about how changing registers or styles can help to affect an audience, too. We analyse a speech about arguing for or against public transport to a local council and how the writer/speaker has used their vocabulary and tone to sound professional, convincing and knowledgable, meeting the purpose and audience in the process. Students then write out the opening paragraphs of their speeches in response to the exam task provided. Useful for KS4 students preparing for GCSE English Language Paper 2 Question 5, and adaptable for KS3 as well. Includes adaptive learning approaches, differentiated activities, engaging worksheets, modelled examples, extensive teacher and student notes and more.
AQA English Language Paper 2 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5/Section B non-fiction writing introduction lesson designed for the new 2026 exam papers that explores purpose, audience, text types or forms, and a model speech example as students recap previous learning on non-fiction texts from previous years and use their new learning to evaluate purpose, audience and key features within a speech on public transport delivered to a local council. Useful for English Language Paper 2 GCSE KS4 students and adaptable for KS3 as well. Includes adaptive learning approaches, differentiated activities, engaging worksheets, modelled examples, extensive teacher and student notes and more. Have a query or question? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
AQA English Language Paper 1 Q5 2026 Scheme
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NEW AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B/Q5 2026 SOW/scheme of learning document that works in conjunction with this pack of resources Includes differentiated activities/adaptive learning ideas and resource ideas throughout, as well as links to all relevant resources, PowerPoints and further student and teacher notes and guidance. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Q5/creative writing/Section B/narrative writing lesson that prepares students to write an assessment piece based on the opening of a story about a life-saving rescue (AO5/AO6). Students write out their own lists of success criteria based on previous learning, and then explore the mark scheme and indicative content to consolidate their understanding of how to improve their drafts that they wrote in previous lessons. They are then given a detailed checklist to support them in writing out their final assessment pieces. Students reflect on their learning through reflection sheets at the end of the session. Have any queries or questions? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk.
Creative Writing Speech Punctuation
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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists both KS3 and KS4 in developing their understanding of how to use speech punctuation and write speech accurately. This is ideal preparation for any students working towards AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B/Question 5. Have a question or query? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
AQA English Language Paper 1 Q5 2026
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Creative writing story theme lesson that explores a model answer on a life-saving rescue, about a crew trying to rescue others out in deep space. This resource is part a unit of work on narrative writing and creative writing. Students explore themes and motifs, create their own themes and motifs for their own short stories, and explore the opening to another short story as well, before deciding on the ending they will choose for their story plan. A useful lesson for both KS3 and GCSE English Literature and English Language students. Includes differentiated activities/adaptive learning approaches, source materials, engaging tasks and extensive student and teacher notes. Have a query or question? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
AQA English Language Paper 1 Q5 2026
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English KS4 assessment resource on Narrative Writing for AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5/Section B. Students are provided with a student-friendly mark scheme and success criteria, a peer assessment sheet that helps them to support their peers, and more. Includes engaging and differentiated activities to support students as they develop a deeper understanding of the requirements of narrative writing including matching genre, audience, improving SPaG, vocabulary, structure and more. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language exams, and adaptable for KS3 students. Includes teacher and student notes. Have queries or questions? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
AQA English Language Paper 1 Q5 2026
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Creative writing character lesson that explores the opening to a story about a rescue in deep space. Students explore how the new mysterious character is developed, and how he is used to create mystery and a mysterious atmosphere, and how we can develop characters to produce mystery. Students create their own characters and explore narrative perspectives as well. A useful lesson for both KS3 and GCSE English Literature and English Language students. Includes differentiated activities, source materials, engaging tasks and extensive student and teacher notes. Have questions or queries? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
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Creative writing pathetic fallacy lesson that explores how pathetic fallacy and personification can be used to change readers’ perceptions around mood, tone, setting and character. Includes examples, detailed teacher and student notes, engaging tasks, differentiated materials, and specific examples from famous English Literature texts. Students then go on to create a description for a setting from their new narrative plan on a life-saving rescue. A useful lesson for both KS3 and GCSE English Literature and English Language students. Includes differentiated activities/adaptive learning materials, source materials, engaging tasks and extensive student and teacher notes.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Q5/creative writing/Section B/narrative writing introduction lesson that explores basic planning of plot, writing effective beginnings, using narrative hooks and show not tell. We look at an exam task about a life-saving rescue and use this stimulus to aid students in planning a basic structure for a story, and then using that plan to create an effective opening using a narrative hook. This lesson will then lead on to an exploration of types of ending, before we create a more detailed plan that includes a coherent structure. Have any queries or questions? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Q5/creative writing/Section B/narrative writing lesson that explores how to use commas and the different ways that commas can be used to effectively punctuate sentences. 14 marks are available for AO6, and comma splicing is often prevalent in student writing. This lessons enables students to recap and build on their understanding of punctuation, before they embark on writing a new narrative piece on the topic of a life-saving rescue. Students work together in groups to recap and consolidate their learning regarding how commas are employed accurately and effectively. Have any queries or questions? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk.
AQA English Language Paper 1 Q5 2026
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Q5/creative writing/Section B/narrative writing lesson that prepares students to write an assessment piece based on the opening of a story about a human meeting an animal (AO5/AO6). Students write out their own lists of success criteria based on previous learning, and then explore the mark scheme and indicative content to consolidate their understanding of how to improve their drafts that they wrote in previous lessons. They are then given a detailed checklist to support them in writing out their final assessment pieces. Students reflect on their learning for reflection sheets at the end of the session. The unit will then move on to focusing on spelling, punctuation, grammar and other areas of AO6. Have any queries or questions? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk.