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My book shelf essay approach to help students ensure a synoptic approach is attempted for essay questions where a period of 40 or so years is expected to be covered. This selection includes example questions for Section B for Concept and Perspective 1,3 and 4. They have proved popular and useful to my students, and gets them to ensure that their answers aren't limited to a smaller period. Enjoy!

A selection of essay planners (flow charts) to get students to plan responses for possible Section A questions in the Unit 1 Europe exam. All questions are designed to cover a period of c.7 to c.15 years (as suggested in the specification). Concept and Perspective 1 to 4 are included. These have proved popular with many of my students. Enjoy!

A Welsh historical murder mystery. Pupils consider whether there had been a plot to murder Llywelyn during the Anglo-Welsh War of 1282. Pupils sift through possible suspects.

A resource using strands of the LNF to develop persuasive writing in History. Pupils look at the different SPEAR reasons for volunteering in the summer of 1914, and use their knowledge to write a speech for David Lloyd George to encourage the audience at the National Eisteddfod in Bangor (1915) to join up. Success criteria for persuasive writing included. Peer assessed task.

A simple comprehension resource looking at the causes, course and resolution of the Troubles, 1920-1998. Pupils to elicit information and consider the most important parts of the narrative, and create a 12 scene cartoon strip.

A simple comprehension resource looking at the causes of the Wars of Independence from the death of Alexander III to the Battle of Dunbar. Pupils to elicit information and consider the most important parts of the narrative, and create a 12 scene cartoon strip.

A two lesson activity focussing on reasons behind executing (or not) Mary, Queen of Scots. Pupils learn the ingredients of successful persuasive writing and use this knowledge to assess and analyse a version of President Trump's inauguration speech in January 2017. Pupils self/peer assess their speeches using colour and the success criteria. NB: All images used have been obtained from free clipart sites.

A two lesson activity focussing on SPEAR reasons behind volunteering for the Third Crusade. Pupils learn the ingredients of successful persuasive writing and use this knowledge to assess a "version" of Pope Urban II's speech at the Council of Clermont. This activity has a Welsh flavour as it is based on Giraldus Cambrensis' journey around Wales in 1188 - pupils have to imagine they are Gerald preparing for a speech to the people of Bangor (adapt as necessary). Pupils then self/peer assess their speeches using colour and the success criteria. NB: All images used have been obtained from free clipart sites.

A resource looking at the various causes of the Rebecca Riots.

A simple resource looking at the similarities and differences in Britain between 1485 and 1603. Numerous social, political, economic, artistic and religious factors considered.

A simple resource looking at the similarities and differences in Britain between 1603 and 1750. Numerous social, political, economic, artistic and religious factors considered.

A role play activity looking at the problems, possible solutions, and actions of Tsar Nicholas II. Pupils consider what they would have done if they were in the Tsar's position, and are awarded points for their choices (and compare their scores to the Tsar's score). Will your pupils do a better job, and avoid a revolution?

A resource looking at the struggle for equality in politics for Black Americans. March on Selma and Voting Rights Act included, with GCSE style exam questions.

A resource looking at the causes, course and consequences of the Little Rock incident. Included are GCSE exam style questions.

A resource looking at the importance of the Brown case to Black American Civil Rights. GCSE style exam questions included.

A resource looking at the aims, objectives, methods etc. of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People. GCSE type exam questions included.

A resource looking at the role played by Black Americans during WWII (domestic and abroad). Examples of change, experiences etc. included, and some GCSE exam style questions.

Two resources looking at the status of Black Americans in the 1930s. Topics covered include: Segregation (Jim Crow Laws etc.) Intimidation (by the KKK) Discrimination Impact of the Wall Street Crash and the New Deal. Included are some GCSE style questions.

A murder mystery into the death of William Rufus in 1100. Pupils analyse suspect cards to come up with their own theory on what happened to him, and who was/were responsible.

A number of resources looking at the methods used by the Normans: Terror Castles Feudal System Domesday Book Changes to the Church etc. End task (assessment) is to imagine what the Bayeux Tapestry would have looked like if it included scenes from the actual conquest.