Essay Planning: The Great Fire of London
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A structured worksheet to help students plan an essay on the causes, effects, and significance of the Great Fire of London, using scaffolded questions to develop their understanding and writing skills.
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Essay Planning: The Great Fire of London
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Great Fire of London
Essay Title/Question: How significant was the Great Fire of London in changing London during the 17th century?
Source A: A contemporary account
'The fire spread rapidly, destroying large parts of the city and causing widespread devastation. It prompted urgent rebuilding efforts and changed the way London was constructed.' Provenance: Report written by a city official in 1666.
1.
Write a brief introduction outlining your overall thesis on the significance of the Great Fire of London. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Explain the main causes of the Great Fire of London, using evidence to support your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the short-term and long-term effects of the Great Fire of London. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Outline a counter-argument that suggests the Great Fire was not very significant in the long run. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Conclude your essay by summarizing the importance of the Great Fire of London in shaping the 17th-century city. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Explain how the source (Source A) helps us understand the immediate impact of the fire. (3 marks)
[3 marks]7.
Analyse the limitations of Source A in understanding the full significance of the fire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Compare the perspectives of different sources about the significance of the fire (e.g., official reports vs. personal accounts). (5 marks)
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