History

Assessment

Students will compile work in folders in accordance with Logic policy. Every lesson is built around a ‘big question’ that will develop students' understanding of the overarching theme. Every lesson starts with a DNA based on retrieval practice. Every lesson includes a discussion and questioning point, linked to the ‘big question’ to develop students' oracy and ability to build and justify their own argument. Acquired knowledge through the ‘big question’ each week, is applied to essay writing and/or source analysis, we model how to write responses to these, followed by student practice. Essay writing modelling includes LSS planning documents such as GSTs based on the resources found in ‘The Writing Revolution’. Source analysis and Interpretation modelling includes visible thinking routine ‘Peel the Fruit’ technique. Every week we look at the relevance/ and or connections content covered has to today’s world. Vocabulary is taught explicitly and revisited regularly, based on the Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary. Assessments have also been structured to support students building their knowledge and skills systematically, ranging from recall Tier 3 vocabulary and knowledge tests, moving to source analysis and essay writing. There is a high-accountability expectation of 2-3 hours PREP which will focus on consolidation including retrieval practice as well as pre-reading and note taking. Essays (except for coursework) will always be handwritten and for the most part will be completed in lessons to closely monitor students ability under timed conditions.