1. Starter What is happening in this painting from the American Civil War?…

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6. I talk to people when I need help. I can explain what needs doing and why. I know how to deal with problems. I can see what needs improving. I use different viewpoints to reach a shared solution. I can support other people in their views and beliefs. I work well with others. I listen to others’ points of view. I change my behaviour to suit the situation. I respect other people’s differences. I take responsibility. I help others by giving them useful advice. I can generate ideas and possibilities. I ask questions to find out more. I can see how ideas or pieces of information fit together. I challenge ideas and assumptions that I make or that others make. I test ideas. I change ideas when I need to. I can see what has worked well and what hasn’t worked well. I know my targets and what I have to do to meet them. As I work, I can see how well I am doing. I listen to the advice of adults and people in my class. I learn from my mistakes. I let people know how I learn best. I like a new challenge. I work to goals and commit myself to tasks. I get to lessons on time with the equipment I need. I take risks and deal with them sensibly. I plan my own time and work to deadlines. I am able to deal with change. Effective Participator Team worker Creative thinkers Reflective Learner Self-Manager I can spot questions and problems that need answering and solving. I can plan and carry out a piece of research. I can look at things from different points of view. I can think about how important or relevant some information is. I can see how decisions or events are influenced by different points of view, beliefs or circumstances. I can back up points of view using arguments and evidence. Independent Enquirer

7. Team worker I work well with others. I listen to others’ points of view. I know how to behave in formal and informal situations. I respect other people’s differences. I take responsibility for my role within the group. I help others by giving them useful advice. R eflective Learner I can see what has worked well and what hasn’t worked well. I know my targets and what I have to do to meet them. As I work, I can see how well I am doing. I listen to the advice of adults and people in my class. I learn from my mistakes. I share what I have learnt in different ways for different people. Self-Manager I like a new challenge. I work towards goals and commit myself to tasks. I get to lessons on time with the equipment I need. I am not afraid to have a go at new things. I plan my own time and work to deadlines. I am able to deal with change. Independent Enquirer I can spot questions and problems that need answering and solving. I can plan and carry out a piece of research. I can look at things from different points of view. I can think about how important or relevant some information is. I can see how decisions or events are effected by different points of view, beliefs or circumstances. I can back up points of view.

11. “ In name alone lies the only similarity between the American and English Civil Wars.” Anon Discuss. Our essay …

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18. “ In name alone lies the only similarity between the American and English Civil Wars.” Anon Discuss. Our essay…

19. W.I.L.F. 1. You have 45 mins to complete the essay – in silence 2. You must use 5 paragraphs – introduction, main-body [Causes, Events & Consequences] and a conclusion 3. It must be written in your red book 4. Try to return to the question at the end of each paragraph – to see whether what you have written answers it 5. Answer the question in the first sentence - and stick to that! 6. You only have your A3 grid for help - no books, folders etc Best of British, er I mean American luck! 

20. Introduction Discuss – means that you have to say whether you AGREE or DISAGREE with the title – do this first as your very first sentence. You then need to ‘signpost’ where you are going with your essay. Don’t waffle, or go off the point! Something like.... I disagree with the quotation. However ,the American and English Civil Wars are similar in some respects for instance they both resulted in significant changes in the government of both countries. Although there are obvious differences too. One such is the timescale between the two conflicts – they are two hundred[200] years apart. I will discuss the following factors in comparing the two Civil Wars. These include – causes of the Wars, Leadership, Military battles, Technology, and the effects. Furthermore, I will analyse how both Civil Wars shape the societies of both countries even today.

21. Essay Plan Paragraph 1 Introduction English and American Civil War – dates, key figures, anything important you want to say here. Paragraph 2 Causes – both English and American. RTTQ Paragraph 3 The Events: The Wars – leadership, famous battles, death tolls, technology. RTTQ Paragraph 4 Consequences – both English and American RTTQ Paragraph 5 Conclusion – including legacy – how does it affect the world we live in today – both in America and Britain REMEMBER – be succinct – and explicit, use connectives! RTTQ, and ATFQ too!