AQA: How does the writer use language?

Two lessons using an extract from Bill Bryson’s travelogue “Notes from a Small Island” in which he describes his disappointment at visiting Blackpool. The lesson sequence is as follows:

1. In the first lesson the students attempt the question “How does the writer use language to show disappointment?” in preparation for AQA English Paper One Question 2 on language.
2. A WAGOLL answer is provided demonstrating how the answer should be marked.
3. A mark scheme is provided and students peer assess each other’s work following the model, giving each other a mark and written feedback.
4. The second lesson uses the theme of disappointment as a springboard. Students write a story about disappointment in preparation for Section B: Writing on English Paper One.
5. An example of planning a story with a 3 part story structure is included, as well as a further extract from Bryson on Weston-Super-Mare in which he shows disappointment.
   23 slides and two extracts included.