Edexcel History IGCSE Paper 1 Exam technique Masterclass

A simple, straightforward exam technique lesson for the Edexcel History IGCSE Paper 1. This lesson includes a 10 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of every question on this paper. This masterclass also provides specific instructions, writing frameworks and guidance on how to craft top quality answers for each Paper 1 question, to help your students gain the highest marks possible in their final exam. It also includes example questions to enable students to become familiar with the format of each and an essay writing masterclass which breaks down some of the top principles of writing a top notch essay without being too overwhelming!

Specific content:

Slide 1 - Introduction slide
Slide 2 - Paper 1 Content and Assessment overview
Slide 3 - Structure advice and writing template for how to score 6/6 on Qa. Also includes language, tonal and content word mats for upleveling student’s academic language.
Slide 4 - Top tips for an 8 mark question (Qb) - structural guidance and example questions.
Slide 5 - Top tips for a 16 mark question (Qc) - instructions and framework
Slide 6 - Paper1, Qc Essay Writing Masterclass
Slide 7 - Introductions
Slide 8 - Main body and conclusion
Slide 9 - Modelled and colour coded examplar PEEL paragraph
Slide 10 - Essay pitfalls - what not to do!

Who is this lesson for?

This lesson can be used to introduce, embed or revise the key skills required to excel in Paper 1 to year 10 and 11. A handy lesson which can be reused again and again to embed those core skills for Paper 1 success! Fully adaptable as a PowerPoint presentation for those who want to tweak the example questions to fit their chosen Paper 1 topics.

Please feel free to check out my associated Edexcel IGCSE History resources listed below:

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-igcse-history-paper-2-exam-technique-masterclass-4hi1-12969152
INTERACTIVE Edexcel IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass
Edexcel History Paper 2 FULL COURSE OVERVIEW - USA 1918-41

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