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Year 10 - History

Writing about Notting Hill and its sources

Notting Hill, c1948–c1970

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils study a specific historical environment. They learn about the local context of this area and the way in which it interacted with national issues and the themes they have studied in their thematic study.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to write effectively about Notting Hill and its sources.

Key Notes

  • There are three types of historical environment questions on Notting Hill.
  • They require you to demonstrate specific knowledge and understanding of the key features of the period you have studied.
  • You need to analyse and use sources to make supported judgements, using your knowledge of the context of Notting Hill.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • utility: the usefulness of a source
  • contemporary: from the period you are studying
  • provenance: the background of a source - its nature, origin and purpose

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Students can forget to use the sources provided, and instead simply rely on their own knowledge.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

There are three types of historical environment questions on Notting Hill. They require you to demonstrate specific knowledge and understanding of the key features of the period you have studied.

2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'utility'

the usefulness of a source.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: Students can forget to use the sources provided, and instead simply rely on their own knowledge. Correction: The historical environment questions are mainly source-based and therefore students should base their answers on the sources, using their knowledge to explain what is in the sources and to judge the utility of the sources.

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