Designed specifically for GCSE English Language resit students, this engaging two-lesson mini-unit focuses on the key skills needed for Paper 1 Question 2 and Question 4, helping students develop confidence in identifying facts and opinions, analysing viewpoints and constructing evidence-based responses.

This resource contains 2 fully resourced 1.5-hour lessons, complete with PowerPoint presentations, student worksheets, exam-style activities and independent practice tasks.

Lesson 1: Fact or Opinion? (Paper 1 Question 4)

Students will:

Understand the difference between facts and opinions
Explore how writers use facts and opinions to influence readers
Analyse the effect of opinions within a text
Complete GCSE-style Question 4 activities
Practise spotting subjective and objective language
Apply their understanding to an original fiction extract
Lesson 2: Giving an Opinion (Paper 1 Question 2 & Question 4 Skills)

Students will:

Learn how to express and justify an opinion effectively
Develop evidence-based responses using quotations
Explore language choices and their effects
Build analytical writing skills
Practise exam-style responses suitable for GCSE resit students
What’s Included?

2 PowerPoint lessons
Student worksheets and independent tasks
GCSE-style exam practice activities
Original fiction extract and reading materials
Retrieval starter activities
Scaffolded support for lower-attaining learners
Opportunities for discussion, analysis and extended writing

Copyright-Safe and Original Content

All texts included in this resource are completely original and written specifically for this lesson sequence. In addition, all images have been AI-generated, ensuring the resource is fully copyright-safe

Ideal for:

GCSE English Language November resits
Post-16 English classes
FE colleges
Intervention groups
Small-group tuition
Exam preparation and revision sessions

A ready-to-teach resource that develops critical reading skills while directly supporting success in GCSE English Language examinations.