Lesson Plan

• Describe the four key historical skills (recall, select, use, communicate) and their purposes.
• Apply specific techniques to analyse a primary source and select relevant evidence.
• Construct a structured, evidence‑based answer to a history exam question using the four skills.
• Communicate historical arguments clearly in written form, following the recommended answer structure.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with dates, people and events
• Printed worksheets with source‑analysis checklist
• Sample primary sources (political cartoon, diary excerpt)
• Answer‑planning template and rubric
• Timer

Begin with a rapid “mind‑map” challenge asking students to list key dates from the 20th century (hook). Review briefly how past exams test recall, selection, use and communication of historical knowledge (link to prior learning). Explain that today’s success criteria are: accurate recall, relevant selection, clear analysis, and a well‑structured answer.

1. Do‑now (5'): Timed recall quiz on dates and events; immediate feedback.
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Introduce the four historical skills and display the flowchart.
3. Skill stations (20'): Four groups rotate through short tasks – flashcard recall, question‑word selection exercise, source‑analysis checklist, and answer‑planning activity.
4. Whole‑class modelling (10'): Analyse a political cartoon together, highlighting bias and evidence use.
5. Independent writing (10'): Students write a 250‑word answer to a sample question, applying all four skills.
6. Peer feedback (5'): Exchange answers and use the rubric to check recall, relevance, analysis and communication.

Recap the four skills and how each was demonstrated during the activities. Students complete an exit ticket stating one strength and one area to improve in their written answer. Assign homework: finish a second 250‑word answer using a different primary source and bring it for next‑day peer review.