GCSE (AQA) ,Paper 2 - Practice Paper (The Amazon) and Guidance

The Practice Paper for GCSE, English Language - AQA ,Paper Two (The Amazon) offers comprehensive support for teachers following the AQA curriculum. Here’s an overview of its content and its usefulness in supporting students in understanding how to respond to the different questions:
Reading Section: The paper contains two rich, contrasting texts on exploring The Amazon - one from the 1950s and the other from the 1850s. Students are tasked with summarizing differences, analyzing language, and comparing perspectives across both texts. This structure mirrors AQA exam questions, enhancing students’ exam readiness.

Writing Section: The second part requires students to compose an argumentative essay, allowing them to practice argumentative writing and structuring arguments effectively.

Marking Support: The model answers act as exemplars, illustrating what successful responses should look like. These provide an opportunity to look closely at the language features and the structure of successful reading responses.There is also a guidance section which teachers can share with students to improve writing.

For students with additional difficulties, a Woodland Fact Sheet booklet is provided to help prepare for the writing question.

This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.