How to Write Essay- History Alevel

Think

• Highlight all topics in each question
• look at the timeframes in question- they're there for a reason (event at start and end of the timeframe)
• Beware of ninja words- if it wasn't there the question would make sense but addressing it gets you extra marks
• brief plan- 5 mins 

Introduction

• No narrative
• clear judgment in relation to the question
• specifically refer to the ninja word if there is one
• if it is a factors question, refer to other factors
• if evaluation question, refer to other arguments

Main Body

• Balanced but not equal- start if what you think is more convincing
• Opening sentence that echoes the wording of the question
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