This resource is a GCSE English Paper 1 walkthrough for the November 2020 exam (The Silk Factory). Included is a PowerPoint of the walkthrough, using the mark scheme and responses. The question paper, sources and mark scheme is available from AQA. At the beginning of the PowerPoint there are two activities on language features.

For GCSE English Language (AQA): Paper 1 Revision. This revision workbook (or the six steps to success) is a walkthrough that supports learners in revising for Paper 1 content, mainly Section A. The resource develops the necessary skills to support the learner in responding to exam questions. For example, learners will revise key terminology, make inferences, identify language and structural features, and are required to respond to activities to develop critical and creative thinking, Extracts from Peter Benchley’s ‘Jaws’ (for structure) and George R R Martin’s ‘Game of Thrones’ (adapted as a past paper) are included to engage learners. I have also adapted resources from ‘CGP GCSE AQA English Language: Complete Revision & Practice’. Enjoy! T.

This is a bundle of three comparing texts activities that can be used for Pearson Functional Skills English, particularly for the more challenging questions of the Level 2 Reading Exam, that is, Question 10 (identifying language features) and Question 13 (comparing texts). Although Level 1s can also benefit from these activities if adapted to suit Question 15 of the Level 1 Reading Exam. If adapted they can be used to support GCSE English Language (AQA) learners for Paper 2, Question 2 (the summary question). Topics include: dogs, vaping, hobbies and university (new!) Enjoy! T.

For GCSE English Language AQA, the following resources support the content of Paper 2 using the theme of ‘being held against your will’ through a slavery nonfiction text (‘Twelve Years a Slave’) and a hostage nonfiction text (‘An Evil Cradling’). This lesson lasts around 6 hours. The slavery text is challenging therefore I suggest prior reading and annotation before beginning the lesson which may support the group. The texts work alongside a booklet that guides learners through Paper 2. I have attached some support activities alongside the booklet to help with differentiation. Enjoy! T.

Print these language features posters (on A3, A4 or on card) to make an excellent classroom display for English language and/or literature. The posters include: a language feature / method a song lyric with the feature included a definition of the language feature an appropriate visual representation of song lyrics / method. Language features: Metaphor, simile, hyperbole, semantic field, personification, pathetic fallacy, onomatopoeia, assonance, alliteration, statistics, juxtaposition, oxymoron, anthropomorphism, emotive language, repetition and rhetorical question. Enjoy, T.