Resource Description – What–How–Why Worksheets for Essay Planning
This resource contains a set of What–How–Why worksheets designed to help students build stronger analytical paragraphs and plan effective literature essays. The structure guides learners to move from simple ideas to deeper analysis, making it especially useful for scaffolding extended writing.
Each worksheet prompts students to consider:
WHAT the writer presents – the key point, idea, or theme
HOW the writer presents it – language, structure, form, quotations, and techniques
WHY the writer presents it – the effect on the reader, deeper meanings, and the writer’s intentions
The sheets help students:
Develop well-structured analytical responses
Build confidence in writing about methods
Prepare ideas for essay questions
Strengthen interpretations with clear, purposeful explanations
Organise their thinking before writing full paragraphs or full essays
These worksheets work well as lesson activities, revision tools, homework tasks, or scaffolds for lower-attaining learners. They support students in turning raw ideas into developed, exam-ready analysis. Ideal for GCSE English Literature preparation.
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