Comparing Texts: AQA English Language Paper 2 Preparation

Comparing Texts: AQA English Language Paper 2 Preparation

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to compare texts effectively and apply specific strategies for Question 4 in the AQA English Language Paper 2 exam.

What do you already know about comparing texts in English Language Paper 2?

Understanding Question 4

Question 4 requires comparing two texts and exploring similarities and differences in language, structure, and presentation.

Text Examples

Examples may include articles, opinion pieces, or extracts from non-fiction texts with differing viewpoints or purposes.

Identifying Key Features

Students should identify language techniques, structural elements, and presentational features in the texts that contribute to their overall effect.

Comparative Analysis

Students will practice comparing texts by highlighting specific examples of language and structure to support their analysis.

Writing the Response

Emphasize the need to organize the response coherently, using comparative language and linking ideas between the texts.

Peer Review

Students will engage in peer review to provide and receive constructive feedback on their comparative analysis responses.

Practice Questions

Students will attempt practice questions similar to those in the AQA English Language Paper 2 exam, focusing on Question 4.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.