AQA GCSE English Language: Paper 2
Editable Worksheet for Interactive Exam Preparation
 
Suitable for: GCSE English Language students (Year 10 and Year 11) studying AQA GCSE English Language: Paper 2
 
This worksheet supports students preparing for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives.
 
It works through each of the five questions in order, using two original source texts (one modern and one from the 19th century) written specifically for this resource.
 
Each section explains what the question is testing, offers a worked example and gives students structured space to write their own response. The resource is suitable for use as a homework task or for independent revision.
 
What's Included?
 
Paper Overview
 
A clear breakdown of the exam format, timing, mark allocation and key reminders for approaching Paper 2.
 
Two Original Source Texts
 
A modern blog post and a Victorian personal journal, both on a linked theme, with an annotation prompt to help students compare tone, attitude and language before they begin answering.
 
Question 1: True Statements (4 marks)
 
Eight statements about Source A, four of which are true, presented in the style of the AQA exam with guidance on how to approach this question carefully.
 
Question 2: Inference (8 marks)
 
A clear explanation of the difference between stating and inferring, a worked model answer, contrast words and sentence starters and a guided writing task asking students to identify four inferred differences between the two sources.
 
Question 3: Language (12 marks)
 
An explanation of the What? How? Why? approach, a language technique reference table, a worked model answer and a guided writing task with sentence starters. 
 
Question 4: Feelings and Perspectives (16 marks)
 
A step-by-step formula for comparison questions, a table of useful comparative phrases, a worked model answer comparing both sources and a full writing task with scaffolded sentence starters.
 
Question 5: Non-Fiction Writing (40 marks)
 
Guidance on what the examiner expects, a breakdown of DAFOREST techniques with examples, a form guide covering speech, article and formal letter, a planning grid and a full writing task prompt.
 
Checklist: 
A question-by-question checklist to help students review their work across the whole paper.
 
How It May Help
 
Paper 2 requires students to handle two source texts, compare writers' methods and produce a piece of persuasive non-fiction writing and this editable worksheet helps students practise all of that in a structured, step-by-step way.
 
The inference section in particular addresses one of the most commonly misunderstood question types on this paper, offering a clear explanation of the difference between stating and inferring alongside a worked example. The comparison phrases and technique tables give students language they can adapt and use in their own answers.
 
Please note: This is a practice resource, not a mark scheme and is intended to support revision and build familiarity with the Paper 2 format.