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Empower your students with our in-depth What/How/Why analysis resource, specifically designed for UK secondary schools and as recommended by AQA for the GCSE English Literature exams.

This resource aids students in breaking down and understanding any piece of writing by focusing on three essential questions:

What is the text about?
How does the writer present their ideas?
Why has the writer written their work?

Key Features:

Clear Structure:
Organized sections for ‘What,’ ‘How,’ and ‘Why’ make the analysis straightforward and accessible.

Engaging Examples:
Practical examples that illustrate each analytical point, aiding comprehension and application.

Visual Aids:
Colour coded to support visual learners and clarify complex ideas.
Comprehensive

Flexible Formats:
Available in both PDF and editable Word document formats to suit different teaching styles and needs.

Benefits:

Enhance critical thinking and analytical skills in students.
Suitable for a variety of texts, making it a versatile tool for any English curriculum.
Designed to meet the needs of UK secondary school educators and align with national standards.

Why Choose This Resource?
Our “What/How/Why” analysis tool not only helps students dissect and understand texts better but also prepares them for GCSE and A-Level examinations by honing their critical analysis skills. Make text analysis engaging and effective with this essential classroom resource.

Aligns with AQA GCSE English Literature exams.

Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 20%

A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.

Bundle

What / How / Why Essay Writing Bundle – A Christmas Carol & PETAL Transition (AQA English Literature)

This bundle brings together two highly practical resources to support essay writing in English Literature using the What / How / Why method. Perfect for AQA, but adaptable across exam boards. **Included in the bundle:** * Step-by-Step What / How / Why Guide (A Christmas Carol) * Three model paragraphs (early Scrooge, mid Scrooge, transformed Scrooge). * Clear breakdowns showing What / How / Why in action. * Scaffolded tasks and independent practice. * Great for teaching essay structure and analysis skills. * From PETAL to What / How / Why (Bridging Resource) * Side-by-side PETAL and What / How / Why examples. * Scaffolded practice tasks to convert PETAL into WHW. * Writing frames and independent tasks. * Three full model answers on A Christmas Carol. Helps students adapt from familiar PETAL/PEE methods to exam-preferred What / How / Why. **Why this bundle works:** * Builds confidence in moving from structured, scaffolded writing (PETAL) to the more sophisticated What / How / Why method. * Clear examples, sentence starters, and models make it accessible to all learners. * Focus on A Christmas Carol ensures direct exam relevance (a common GCSE text). * Both PDF and Word versions included for classroom-ready use and easy customisation. * **Best for:** * Year 10 and 11 GCSE English Literature students. * Teachers looking for scaffolded, exam-focused writing resources. * Departments wanting consistent essay-writing structures across classes.

£2.00

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