Step-by-step lessons showing students how to write high scoring creative responses. Walking students through the key elements of narrative and descriptive writing for GCSE English Language Paper 1, section B. Covering plot, description, character, narrative voice, setting, atmosphere, conflict, showing v telling, this lesson offers tasks and activities for GCSE students to test and practice their creative writing skills. Includes assessment criteria (AO5 + AO6) objectives, starter and story prompts.
Who this is for:
✔ GCSE teachers (Years 9–11)
✔ Intervention groups (Grades 4–6)
✔ High-ability classes aiming for 7–9
✔ Tutors preparing students for AQA exams
What’s included
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2 full lesson PowerPoints (Descriptive + Narrative)
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Examiner-focused breakdown of Paper 1 Question 5
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Explicit show vs tell modelling
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Sentence starters & structural scaffolds
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High-level model paragraphs
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Planning frameworks (mind maps, 5Ws)
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AO5/AO6 success criteria in student language
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Timed exam-style writing tasksImprove your writing and gain confidence!
