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Which subject	English
What topic	Question 5 AQA English Language paper 2
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Question 5 AQA English Language Paper 2

Subject

English

Topic

Question 5 AQA English Language Paper 2

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the national curriculum for developing reading and writing skills in preparation for the AQA English Language paper 2.

Objectives

To understand the requirements of Question 5 in the AQA English Language Paper 2.
To evaluate different approaches to writing a descriptive or narrative response.
To practice writing techniques that enhance clarity and creativity.
To build confidence in structuring responses to unseen prompts.

Materials

AQA English Language Paper 2 specimen papers
Sample Question 5 prompts
Whiteboard and markers
Notebooks and pens
Marking rubrics for peer assessment

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce Question 5 of Paper 2. Discuss its purpose and importance in the exam. Emphasize the relevance of creative writing.
2	Understanding the Question	10	Present sample prompts from Question 5. Break down the prompts and highlight key elements (e.g. audience, purpose, tone).
3	Writing Techniques	5	Discuss writing techniques such as imagery, sensory details, and effective structure. Provide examples to illustrate each technique.
4	Writing Practice	7	Students select a prompt and write a short response (150-200 words). Encourage creativity and the use of techniques discussed.
5	Peer Assessment	3	In pairs, students exchange their written responses. Use the marking rubric to provide constructive feedback.
6	Homework & Closing	7	Review key points from the lesson. Assign homework: write a complete response to a different Question 5 prompt for self-assessment. Remind students not to present their homework in class. Collect responses at the end of the lesson for feedback.

Homework

Complete a written response to a different Question 5 prompt. Students should reflect on their use of techniques and aim for a word count of 300-350 words.
Prepare to self-assess using the rubric provided.

Assessment

Informal assessment during peer feedback.
Collect and review homework for individual feedback on written responses.

Reflection Notes

Post-lesson, the teacher should reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson structure and student engagement, making adjustments for future lessons as necessary.