Edexcel IGCSE History Paper 2 Exam Technique masterclass (4HI1)

A full exam technique lesson for the Edexcel History IGCSE Paper 2. This lesson includes a 19 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of every question in both Section A and Section B of this paper. This masterclass also provides specific instructions, examples, writing frameworks and guidance on how to craft top quality answers for each Paper 2 question, to help your students gain the highest marks possible in their final exam.

Specific content:

Slide 1 - Introduction slide
Slide 2 - Paper 2 Content and Assessment overview
Slide 3 - A summary of Paper 2, Section A
Slide 4 - Top tips for a 6 mark Q (Qa) - instructions and framework
Slide 5 - Top tips for a 6 mark Q (Qa) - example questions
Slide 6 - Top tips for an 8 mark Q (Qb) - instructions and framework
Slide 7 - Top tips for an 8 mark Q (Qb) - example questions
Slide 8 - QB structure template
Slide 9 - Top tips for a 16 mark Q (Qc) - instructions and framework
Slide 10 - Top tips for a 16 mark Q (Qc) - example questions
Slide 11 - Paper 2, Qc Essay Writing Masterclass
Slide 12 - Introductions
Slide 13 - Main body and conclusion
Slide 14 - Essay pitfalls - what not to do!
Slide 15 - A summary of Paper 2, Section B
Slide 16 - Top tips for a 6 mark Q (Qa)
Slide 17 - Top tips for an 8 mark Q (Qb)
Slide 18 - Top tips for a 16 mark Q (Qc) - breakdown of demands and example questions
Slide 19 - Top tips for a 16 mark Q (Qc) - format and structure

Who is this lesson for?

This lesson can be used to introduce, embed or revise the key skills required to excel in Paper 2 to Year 10 and 11. The example questions are focused on America for Section A and China for Section B, though the principles of the Paper 2 exam technique will be useful to any school doing the Edexcel History IGCSE. A handy lesson which can be reused again and again to embed those core skills for Paper 2 success! Fully adaptable as a Powerpoint presentation for those who want to tweak and adapt to the needs of their class!

Duration of lesson

Between 1-2 hrs for students who are new to or still developing their Paper 2 technique. You may wish to get students to apply the tips and structure guidance in the masterclass to some practice exam questions, in which case it will naturally take longer. This is a lesson you can revisit again and again for revision of Paper 2

If you are teaching the Edexcel IGCSE History course, you may also like to check out my IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 1 INTERACTIVE REVISION WORKSHOP AND MASTERCLASS which is packed full of 4-5 hours worth revision and exam technique activities including; model answers, content revision, exam practice, scaffolded planning, writing guidance and Paper 1 top tips.