Edexcel IGCSE: Paper 2 Vietnam Skills

This fully editable PowerPoint lesson develops students’ exam technique for Edexcel IGCSE History Paper 2, using the Vietnam War as the case study. It provides structured guidance, model answers and practice opportunities for all three Paper 2 question types.

The lesson includes:

• Starter activity linking people, places and events.
• Clear success criteria and learning intentions based on exam skills.
• Guidance and scaffolding for each Paper 2 question:
• Question A (Describe two features) – sentence starters, model answers and practice questions.
• Question B (How far does Source A support Source B?) – similarities, differences, mini-judgement structure, and sample questions.
• Question C (Interpretation) – structured guidance on using Extract C, Sources A and B, and own knowledge to agree and disagree with the interpretation.
• Model answers for all three question types.
• Self- and peer-assessment checklists aligned to Edexcel mark schemes.
• Activities to extend analysis, evaluation and judgement skills.
• Covers key Vietnam War events such as the Gulf of Tonkin, Tet Offensive, My Lai Massacre, Operation Rolling Thunder, guerrilla warfare and Vietnamisation.

Suitable for:
IGCSE History Paper 2 exam preparation.
Revision lessons and intervention sessions.
Year 10 and Year 11 students practising exam technique.

Format: PowerPoint (20+ slides, fully editable).