GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
AQA PAPER 2, SECTION B
TEACHER GUIDE &
STUDENT WORKSHEETS
This booklet is a companion to the online curriculum available at
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It includes the content from the
‘LP2 Section B’ course.
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AQA Language Paper 2, Section B
This pack covers section B of the AQA Language Paper 2 exam.
This booklet contains:
• Suggested teaching order
• Learning objectives for each session
• Questions or activities that tutors could use in their sessions
Suggested Teaching Order and Learning Objectives
Lesson Focus Learning Objectives
1 Article Writing To revise the key features of article writing and how to
apply these to the exam.
2 Essay Writing To revise the key features of essay writing and how to
apply these to the exam.
3 Leaflet Writing To revise the key features of leaflet writing and how
to apply these to the exam.
4 Letter Writing To revise the key features of letter writing and how to
apply these to the exam.
5 Speech Writing To revise the key features of speech writing and how
to apply these to the exam.
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Article Writing
1. What is the purpose of an article?
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2. What layout features does an article need to include?
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3. What are the different types of newspapers and who are their audience?
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4. What language devices can you use in an article?
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5. How can you make your article engaging?
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Article Writing Practice
You are advised about 45 minutes on this sections.
Write in full sentences
You are reminded of the need to plan your answer.
You should leave enough time to check your work at the end.
• ‘Homework is unnecessary. Some students complete set homework, other do not.
Students should spend their free time relaxing.’
Write an article for an online magazine, explaining your point of view on this statement.
• ‘Technology ruins young people. It has no benefits for youngsters, they should be kept
away from it. It should only be made assessable for young people after the age of 13.’
Write an article for a broadsheet newspaper, explaining that this statement is either Right or
Wrong.
• A recent study suggests ‘Anxiety is a growing concern, for young people. Many of those
affected do not feel they have enough support.’
Write an article for a local newspaper exploring this issue.
[40 Marks]
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Essay Writing
2. What is the purpose of an essay?
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2. How should an essay be structured?
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3. What type of language should you use for an essay?
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4. How should you begin an essay and why?
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5. How should you conclude your essay?
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Leaflet Writing
3. What is the purpose of a leaflet?
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2. What layout features does a leaflet include?
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3. When can you use bullet points in a leaflet?
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4. How many sub-topics should you include in your leaflet and why?
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5. How can you make your leaflet engaging?
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Leaflet Writing Practice
You are advised about 45 minutes on this sections.
Write in full sentences
You are reminded of the need to plan your answer.
You should leave enough time to check your work at the end.
‘Smoking is unhealthy and has detrimental effects on the body.’
Write a leaflet about the effects of smoking and ways to combat addiction.
‘There are thousands of animals across the country who have been abandoned and are in
need of a home.’
Write a leaflet to locals about adopting animals in care.
‘Homelessness is a growing problem. Local charities have set up food banks and other support
facilities to help those affected.’
Write a leaflet to locals, persuading them to donate to these charities.
[40 Marks]
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Letter Writing
4. How would you begin a letter to someone you don’t know?
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2. What two sign offs can you use to end a letter?
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3. What is the purpose of including a counter argument in your letter?
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4. If you’re writing to someone in authority what tone should you use and why?
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5. What layout features does a letter include?
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Letter Writing Practice
You are advised about 45 minutes on this sections.
Write in full sentences
You are reminded of the need to plan your answer.
You should leave enough time to check your work at the end.
‘Festivals should be banned. It encourages delinquent behaviour and causes disruption to
local communities.’
Write a letter to your local newspaper in which you argue for or against this statement.
‘School uniform should be banned because it restricts a child’s comfort levels and places too
much emphasis on appearance.’
Write a letter to the head-teacher at your school, arguing for or against this statement.
‘Local chidden should be forced to cycle or walk to school to combat pollution and promote physical
exercise.’
Write a letter to your local MP, arguing for or against this statement.
[40 Marks]
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Speech Writing
5. What is the purpose of a speech?
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2. What language techniques are great for speeches?
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3. Why is it important to use personal pronouns in a speech?
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4. Why is it important to have a confident tone?
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5. Why is it good to include a personal story when writing a speech?
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Speech Writing Practice
You are advised about 45 minutes on this sections.
Write in full sentences
You are reminded of the need to plan your answer.
You should leave enough time to check your work at the end.
‘Older children should contribute to the maintenance of school such as cleaning and
making school meals, as it encourages good behaviour and instils humility.’
Write a speech for a school in which you argue for or against this statement.
‘School days should be reduced. Children should only attend school 4 days a week, giving
them time to spend with their families to enjoy other activities.’
Write a speech to be given at a local event in which you argue for or against this statement.
‘Climate change is an important issue. We are seeing more natural disasters as a result and
more needs to be done to prevent further destruction to our planet.’
Write a speech to your local school, persuading people to take action and do more to
combat climate change.
[40 Marks]
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