Creative Writing Questions: AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1
These creative writing questions are taken from AQA English Language Paper 1, Question 5 (Section B), from the June 2022 exam series. In the real exam, you have around 45-55 minutes to plan and write this question - use them for planning and writing practice! If you’re looking for more support, click the ‘Learn More’ button below to view our complete AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 teaching and revision pack:
Creative Writing Questions (from Jun 2022)
Write a story about a life-saving rescue
Write a description of an unusual place to stay, as suggested by the picture below
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Below is a selection of prompts inspired by AQA exam-style questions, designed to help you practice writing imaginative descriptions and engaging stories. These tasks cover a variety of themes and styles, from vivid scene descriptions to gripping storylines, and encourage you to explore your creativity while developing essential writing skills. Use these as inspiration for exam preparation or to build your confidence in creative expression.
Section B: Descriptive Writing
Write a description inspired by this image: (Describe a setting, such as a bustling market, a stormy coastline, or a peaceful forest. Replace with an actual image in an exam scenario.)
Describe a place that feels magical to you. This could be real or imaginary. Focus on using vivid imagery and sensory details.
Write a description of a person you have never met but imagine vividly.
Describe the atmosphere of a city just before dawn.
Write a description of a dramatic weather event. Use sensory language to bring the scene to life.
Section B: Narrative Writing
Write a story that begins with the sentence, "The letter had been lying unopened on the table for days."
Write a story about a journey that didn’t go as planned.
Write a story in which a character has to make a difficult choice.
Write a story set in a world where something important is missing, such as sunlight, memories, or trust.
Write a story that ends with the sentence, "And that’s why they could never return."
Section B: Open-Ended Prompts
Write about a time when someone did something unforgettable for you.
Write about the consequences of a sudden unexpected event.
Write about a character who finds something they weren’t supposed to.
Write about a moment when everything changed in an instant.
Write about a place where you feel completely at peace.
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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
