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.