English Language Unit 1 Tasks 4 and 5

THESE RESOURCES ARE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT 1 ULTIMATE BUNDLE ALSO, SO IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE BUNDLE, OR INTEND TO, DO NOT PURCHASE THIS INDIVIDUAL RESOURCE ALSO!

What’s Included?

This multi-format resource (PDF, Word, and PowerPoint) features two original book covers and blurbs designed to mirror the style of CCEA exam papers..

1. Echoes of the Forgotten Shore (Gothic Mystery)

• Visual Analysis: Students explore a haunting, atmospheric cover, analysing colour palettes (cold greys vs. sepia-gold), weathered font and symbolic layout choices
• Linguistic Deep-Dive: A blurb perfect for teaching antithesis, sensory language and the impact of rhetorical questions

2. The Last Skylark Thief (YA Dystopian Adventure)

• Engaging Presentational Features: A vibrant twilight cover that challenges students to explain the intended effect of bold, metallic fonts and high-stakes camera angles
• Persuasive Language Prep: A fast-paced, cinematic text, ideal for practising analysis of rule of three, metaphorical language and hyperbole

Key Features for Teachers:

• Exam-Style Tasks: Pre-set Task 4 and Task 5 questions with recommended timings and mark allocations to build exam stamina
• Student Worksheets: Ready-to-print Word documents with designated writing spaces for structured practice
• Visual Teaching Aid: A PowerPoint to guide whole-class instruction, displaying the texts and tasks clearly for analysis