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1 May 2026

pdf, 1.11 MB
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Support your students in crafting high-quality, structured narratives with this clear and engaging planning sheet designed specifically for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1.

This resource guides students step-by-step through the narrative writing process, helping them organise ideas, develop creativity, and meet assessment objectives with confidence.

What’s included:

A structured planning framework covering:
Initial ideas and interpretation of the question
Plot development (beginning, build-up, problem, climax, resolution)
Setting (time, place, atmosphere, mood)
Character development
A dedicated section on narrative devices and techniques, including:
Show, don’t tell
Dialogue and action
Sentence variety and punctuation for effect
Flashback and foreshadowing
A vocabulary builder to encourage ambitious language choices
A clear structure planner to support coherent story writing
A helpful pre-writing checklist to ensure students meet key success criteria

Why this resource works:

Designed with GCSE success in mind
Encourages independent planning and deeper thinking
Ideal for classroom use, homework, revision, or intervention
Visually clear and student-friendly layout

Perfect for helping students move from ideas to a well-crafted narrative in exam conditions.

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GCSE English Language Paper 1 & 2 Writing Planning Sheets Bundle (AQA)

A comprehensive set of high-quality, student-friendly planning sheets designed to support success in AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 writing tasks. This bundle includes a range of visually clear, structured planning templates to help students confidently organise their ideas before writing. Each sheet is carefully designed with exam requirements in mind, encouraging students to consider purpose, audience, tone, structure, and language techniques. What’s included: Descriptive Writing Planning Sheet (Paper 1) Narrative Writing Planning Sheet (Paper 1) Speech Writing Planning Sheet (Paper 2) Article Writing Planning Sheet (Paper 2) Letter Writing Planning Sheet (Paper 2) Leaflet Writing Planning Sheet (Paper 2) Key features: Clear, horizontal layout – ideal for printing and classroom use Step-by-step sections to guide planning: The question breakdown Purpose and audience Ideas and key points Tone and style Language features and techniques Structure planning Vocabulary development Final checklist before writing Built-in prompts to support: AO5 (content and organisation) AO6 (technical accuracy) Visually engaging design with colour-coded sections to support accessibility and engagement Suitable for a range of abilities, making it ideal for scaffolding, revision, and exam preparation Perfect for: GCSE English Language (AQA) classes Exam preparation and revision lessons Intervention groups and lower-attaining students Independent practice and homework Cover lessons or structured writing support Why teachers value this resource: These planning sheets help reduce cognitive overload and support students in planning with clarity and purpose. As a result, students are more likely to produce structured, thoughtful, and higher-quality writing, particularly in Section B tasks.

£4.00

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