English Language,GCSE (AQA), Practice Paper and Model Answers (Mystery) - Paper One

Aimed for GCSE (AQA) English Language teachers, this resource is ideal to teach the different elements of Paper One. It includes model responses to the practice questions which will help students understand what is required of them and provides a useful resource for examination preparation!
The practice paper, reading material is a detailed, engaging extract taken from a mystery novel. It allows students to practice skills such as understanding characters, setting, and emotions while responding to AQA-style questions. The paper contains typical Section A questions. focusing on reading comprehension and analysis, with questions addressing language techniques, structure, and character evaluation.
Section B provides creative writing prompts, encouraging students to either describe an atmospheric room - picture prompt - or write a story about a mysterious event.
An included mark scheme clearly outlines how to assess student responses, with level descriptors for analyzing language, structure, and critical evaluation. These can be shared with students.
Model answers are included to give students examples of high-quality responses, guiding them on how to structure answers and use evidence effectively. Students will be able to see the type of language they need to use to respond to the text.
Additionally, a checklists is included as a separate document to support both reading and writing tasks. These cover:
Language features like descriptive speech, dialogue, imagery, repetition and tone.
Structural devices such as character focus, shift to dialogue, withholding information, gradual revelation, climactic moment and progression of tension.
Creative writing features aspects such as varied sentence structures, figurative language, and punctuation for effect.