1. History Assessments – Paper 2
What makes a good essay?
In pairs write down at least 3 points.

2. To understand the assessment criteria for Paper 2.
Essay Title: Evaluate the contributions to the rise to power of an authoritarian leader for each of the following: ideology; the use of force; economic crises.
Learning Objective:
Communicator
To understand the assessment criteria for Paper 2.
To use peer assessment to improve your essay writing skills.
6-7 Grade
Essays are well organised. Accurate and relevant knowledge. Appropriate examples are used to support clear critical analysis. Points are all substantiated and there is an effective conclusion.
Learning Outcomes:
5 Grade
The answer is organised. Knowledge is mostly accurate and relevant. There is clear critical analysis and there is a clear conclusion.
4 Grade
There is some organisation. Knowledge is mostly accurate. The response moves beyond description to include some critical analysis.

3. History Command Terms Compare Contrast Evaluate Discuss Examine
A key to success is understanding the question. IB History questions use key terms and phrases known as command terms. Common command terms are listed on the next slide with a brief description of each.
Compare
Contrast
Evaluate
Discuss
Examine
To what extent

4. History Command Terms
Compare
Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Compare & contrast
Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Contrast
Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Discuss
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Evaluate
Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
Examine
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
To what extent
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
Discuss with student what the question is asking them
See page 10 of your IB History Course Guide for Students. This should be in the front of your folder.

5. History Essay – Team Work
As a team you are going to write an analytical paragraph that addresses one area of the essay question.
Essay Title: Evaluate the contributions to the rise to power of an authoritarian leader for each of the following: ideology; the use of force; economic crises.
Instructions;
Set up a GoogleDoc and share with all members of your team and Mr L-B.
Use the analytical paragraph template and your own knowledge to construct the paragraph.
Refer to the IB mark scheme to check what contextual knowledge you should include.

6. History Essay – Analytical Paragraphs
Essay Title: Evaluate the contributions to the rise to power of an authoritarian leader for each of the following: ideology; the use of force; economic crises.
Point / Opening sentence
1-2 sentences that outline the main point or points of the paragraph. This MUST link to the essay question directly.
Examples
Use your contextual knowledge to give examples that support your opening sentence. What do your specific examples mean? Expand your examples by providing additional detail.
Critical analysis (Explanation)
How do your examples prove your main point from the opening sentence? Why are these examples important?
Link
Sum up the main arguments of your paragraph. Make sure these link back to the overall essay question. Make sure this paragraph links forward to the next.
You can repeat stages 2-4 with a maxi mum of 3 different examples.

7. Give another team SID Feedback.
Essay Title: Evaluate the contributions to the rise to power of an authoritarian leader for each of the following: ideology; the use of force; economic crises.
Give another team SID Feedback.
MARK SCHEME
IB Grade %
Essay Mark 7
75%
12 to 15 6
65%
10 to 11 5
55% 9 4
45%
7 to 8 3
35% 2
25%
4 to 5
See page 9 of your IB History Course Guide for Students. This should be in the front of your folder.
Students then use the mark schemes to assess the work of another team using SID feedback