Year 9 are currently writing essays about the causes of the Second World War.

A copy of the instruction sheet can be downloaded if you have misplaced yours. Remember that a good way to structure your essay is to use the PEE burger paragraph. However, if you are feeling confident, it is good to try to vary the structure of your paragraphs. Similarly, you may wish to write paragraphs on other causes of the Second World War.

If you are looking for extra ideas, a good place to start are these two ‘toy’ videos from BBC Bitesize:

‘Who was to blame’ Bitesize Video

‘Chamberlain and appeasement’ Bitesize Video

You could also listen to this podcast about Hitler’s actions and aims.

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A more serious and detailed written explanation can be found on this revision website.