[phonak]

I have a very large 32 varied group of GCSE history students and am really stumped on how to get the class writing essays by analysing sources and then write an essay from that.

Any suggestions bearing in mind that the predictions are from A- U and I need an approach that will suit all.

[phonak]

I have a huge range of Year 10's in a GCSE History class.

Another problem with the class is that it is 32 in size.

The predicited grade range is A-U. Are there any tips that you can give for getting them to analyse sources and then transfer this succesful analysis into a coherent essay and is there one appraoch that can suit all.

[MrJohnDClare]

Hi!
Do I take it that you are a teacher (student-teacher)?
If you are, please post your request in the 'Teaching requests, ideas and resources' section on the History Teachers' Discussion Forum.

The key is to have an effective writing frame that your less able pupils can follow, and your more able pupils can break out from.
I used to ask my pupils to write in two sections, dealing with content first, and provenance second, but the other teachers will be able to give you lots more ideas.


If you are a pupil asking on behalf of your class, there are various bits of advice on www.johndclare.net, but get back to me and I shall try to be more specific.