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From PETAL to What / How / Why - Bridging Essay Writing for AQA English Literature (A Christmas Caro

From PETAL to What / How / Why - Bridging Essay Writing for AQA English Literature (A Christmas Caro

Subject: English

Age range: 14-16

Resource type: Worksheet/Activity

Last updated

21 September 2025

pdf, 180.97 KB
pdf, 180.97 KB
docx, 13.57 KB
docx, 13.57 KB

This resource helps students adapt from using the PETAL method to the What / How / Why structure for essay writing in English Literature. It is designed with AQA in mind but works well across other boards too.

What’s included:

A clear explanation showing how PETAL maps onto What / How / Why.
Side-by-side example paragraphs (PETAL → What / How / Why).
Scaffolded practice tasks with sentence starters to guide students.
Writing frames to support learners moving towards independence.
Three full model What / How / Why paragraphs on A Christmas Carol quotations.
Independent task for students to apply the method with a new quotation.

Why this resource works:

Bridges the gap between familiar PETAL and the exam-ready What / How / Why approach.
Provides clear scaffolding, then gradually removes support so students gain confidence.
Uses accessible quotations from A Christmas Carol (a common GCSE text).
Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11 students preparing for GCSE Literature exams.

Format:

PDF version for immediate classroom use.
Word (.doc) version for easy editing and customisation.

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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.

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