AQA GCSE Language Paper 1: June 2023 Paper + Mark Scheme

Here is the complete June 2023 paper for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (Exam code: 8700/1). Remember that you need to be equally confident in analysis and creative writing to do well on this paper! The best way to revise is to read a ton of short stories, then practice analysing the language and themes they express, before trying to plan and write your own creative pieces. 

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Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives

  • Section A Breakdown (Analysis of Perspectives)

  • Section B Breakdown (Nonfiction Writing)

  • How to Write Comparative Analysis + Summaries

  • Planning Support for Persuasive + Informative Writing

  • Example Student Responses, L5-L9

  • Example Full Mark Answers by a Tutor

  • Practice Papers Written by an AQA Examiner

  • Nonfiction Writing Practice Questions

  • Grade Boundaries Explained

  • Mark Scheme Breakdown

  • BONUS MATERIAL: How to write great speeches, letters, diary entries + articles

Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

  • Section A Breakdown (Creative Reading)

  • Section B Breakdown (Creative Writing)

  • How to Analyse Language Features + Structural Devices

  • Planning Support for Creative Writing

  • Example Student Responses, L5-L9

  • Example Full Mark Answers by a Tutor

  • Practice Papers Written by an AQA Examiner

  • Creative Writing Practice Questions

  • Grade Boundaries Explained

  • Mark Scheme Breakdown

  • BONUS MATERIAL: Reading Support + Recommended Short Stories




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