Essential Question What are the steps to organizing and revising an essay?

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1 Essential Question What are the steps to organizing and revising an essay? Learning Outcomes - Students will: Review the steps to writing a History essay Differentiate between different thesis statements Create their own outline and thesis statement Success Criteria I can create an outline for my question

2 Which is the strongest thesis statement for the following question? Hitler s foreign policy was the main reason for WW2. To what extent do you agree with this statement Hitler s foreign policy was an important reason of WW2 To a medium extent, Hitler s foreign policy, as outlined within the Hossbach memorandum and the 4- year plan, was the main reason for WW2. However, equally as important was the policy of appeasement and Soviet foreign policy To a medium extent, Hitler s foreign policy, as outlined within the Hossbach memorandum and the 4- year plan, was the main reason for WW2. Hitler s foreign policy, being the most prominent, was part of a multi- layer of causes, including appeasement and Soviet foreign policy, that lead to the unintended consequence of WW2.

3 Hitler s foreign policy was the main reason for WW2. To what extent do you agree with this statement 1. Find the Command and Clarifying Terms To what extent = how much Keywords Reasons Hitler s foreign policy WW2 2. Which historical concept? Cause and Consequence How should you organize your paragraphs? 1 st half state the cause 2 nd half state the consequences

4 3. Outline The common way to organize your paragraphs is based on themes Themes Key Term Hitler s foreign policy 4 Year Plan Hossbach memorandum Appeasement Munich Agreement Poland Hitler s reaction Soviet Actions Soviet reaction to the Munich Agreement Nazi- Soviet Pact List the vocab and find the themes Key Term Rhineland Anchluss 4 Year Plan Hossbach memorandum Munich Agreement AJP Taylor Nazi- Soviet Pact Maginot Line

5 How can I include the concept 1. Think of the most important event of the theme 2. What were the long and short term causes 3. What were the intentional and unintentional consequences Long- term: Memories of the horrours of WW1 Short- term: Britain was not ready for war (5 vs. 100 divisions) Event: Munich Agreement Intentional: avoid a war piece of paper Unintentional: Hitler sees weakness, resulting in continuing his aggressive foreign policy with Poland

6 4 Thesis Purpose is to answer the question in one, sometimes 2, sentence What to include Keywords within the question Include the specific reasons The answer is rarely black and white. Make sure to mention the grey Different perspectives Relate it back to the concept Hitler s foreign policy was an important reason of WW2 To a medium extent, Hitler s foreign policy, as outlined within the Hossbach memorandum and the 4- year plan, was the main reason for WW2. To a medium extent, Hitler s foreign policy, as outlined within the Hossbach memorandum and the 4- year plan, was the main reason for WW2. However, equally as important was the policy of appeasement and Soviet foreign policy Hitler s foreign policy, being the most prominent, was part of a multi- layer of causes, including appeasement and Soviet foreign policy, that lead to the unintended consequence of WW2.

7 Which does your thesis look like? Task Follow the steps discussed to create an outline an thesis statement answering the following question Assess the reasons for the breakdown of the Grand Alliance. 1. Break down the question 2. Identify the concept 3. Create your outline 4. Write your thesis Hitler s foreign policy was an important reason of WW2 To a medium extent, Hitler s foreign policy, as outlined within the Hossbach memorandum and the 4- year plan, was the main reason for WW2. To a medium extent, Hitler s foreign policy, as outlined within the Hossbach memorandum and the 4- year plan, was the main reason for WW2. However, equally as important was the policy of appeasement and Soviet foreign policy Hitler s foreign policy, being the most prominent, was part of a multi- layer of causes, including appeasement and Soviet foreign policy, that lead to the unintended consequence of WW2.

8 Essential Question What are the steps to organizing and revising an essay? Learning Outcomes - Students will: Go over the requirements of an intro and conclusion Create their own intro and conclusion for their essays Success Criteria I can write an intro and conclusion for my essay

9 BOLT

10 Introduction - First paragraph BOLT Background provide background/historical context to the topic Opposing view present differing perspectives on this issue List of evidence how will you structure your essay Thesis last sentence

11 Find BOLT in the following introduction paragraph The Great Depression caused many of the major powers to look inward to solve their own domestic problems. This allowed for countries, such as Germany and Italy, to adopt a more aggressive foreign policy, which the major powers were both unwilling and unable to halt. While some have argued that Hitler is solely to blame for instigating a second world war, the reality is not as simple. When taking into consideration other factors, particularly the western and Soviet reactions to this aggressive foreign policy, defining the reasons for becomes more difficult. Therefore, even though Hitler s foreign policy is the most prominent reason, it is one piece of a multi- layer of causes, including appeasement and Soviet foreign policy, that led to the unintended consequence of WW2.

12 Find BOLT in the following introduction paragraph The Great Depression caused many of the major powers to look inward to solve their own domestic problems. This allowed for countries, such as Germany and Italy, to adopt a more aggressive foreign policy, which the major powers were both unwilling and unable to halt. While some have argued that Hitler is solely to blame for instigating a second world war, the reality is not as simple. When taking into consideration other factors, particularly the western and Soviet reactions to this aggressive foreign policy, defining the reasons for becomes more difficult. Therefore, even though Hitler s foreign policy is the most prominent reason, it is one piece of a multi- layer of causes, including appeasement and Soviet foreign policy, that led to the unintended consequence of WW2.

13 Body Paragraphs Using the methods that we have developed throughout the year Minimum of 3 paragraphs Prove your thesis is correct We will spend more time looking at this later

14 Conclusion - Last Paragraph First sentence restate the thesis statement Restate the key points presented Bigger Picture what were the long term effects of this topic on History

15 Find the Thesis, restate the points and the larger issues In conclusion, the consequences, to a medium extent, of Hitler s aggressive foreign policy, along with other factors, such as the policy of appeasement and Soviet foreign policy, were the main reasons for WW2. The combination of Hitler s aggressive actions in Czechoslovakia and Poland were both a reponse to the lack of a firm stand made by Britain, as outlined in their policy of achievement. As well, the unwillingness of the Western powers to form an anti- German alliance with Stalin gave Hitler the opportunity to form an offensive pact with the Soviet Union that would guarantee the patrician of Poland, which, consequently, turned out to be the spark of WW2. Overall, it was these actions within the interwar years that lead to the deadliest war in History, ultimately destroyed 2 empires and lead to a new world order after the war with 2 superpowers and a ideologically divided Europe that would last until the end of the 20 th century.

16 Find the Thesis, restate the points and the larger issues In conclusion, the consequences, to a medium extent, of Hitler s aggressive foreign policy, along with other factors, such as the policy of appeasement and Soviet foreign policy, were the main reasons for WW2. The combination of Hitler s aggressive actions in Czechoslovakia and Poland were both a reponse to the lack of a firm stand made by Britain, as outlined in their policy of achievement. As well, the unwillingness of the Western powers to form an anti- German alliance with Stalin gave Hitler the opportunity to form an offensive pact with the Soviet Union that would guarantee the patrician of Poland, which, consequently, turned out to be the spark of WW2. Overall, it was these actions within the interwar years that lead to the deadliest war in History, ultimately destroyed 2 empires and lead to a new world order after the war with 2 superpowers and a ideologically divided Europe that would last until the end of the 20 th century.

17 Task Using your outline and thesis created last class, create an intro and conclusion for the following question Assess the reasons for the breakdown of the Grand Alliance. 1. Intro - BOLT 2. Conclusion 1. Thesis 2. Main Points 3. Larger Context What does this question mean to History

18 Essential Question What are the steps to organizing and revising an essay? Learning Outcomes - Students will: Review the requirements of a paragraph See an example paragraph write their first main body paragraph Success Criteria I can complete one main body paragraph

19 What concept does this question look at? Hitler s foreign policy was the main reason for WW2. To what extent do you agree with this statement Cause and Consequence How should we organize this paragraph to make sure to include each of these concepts?

20 Was the Treaty of Versailles a fair treaty? Organizing your paragraphs Sentence 1 topic sentence Sentence 2 define key terms Sentence 3 Point 1 Sentence 4 Evidence Sentence 5 Analysis Sentence 6 Transition Sentence 7 Point 2 Sentence 8 Evidence Sentence 9 Analysis Sentence 10 concluding sentence The treaty of Versailles was not a fair treaty for Germany. The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty signed by the Big 3 after WW1. First, Germany had to take sole responsibility for the war with clause 231 For example, as Keynes says, it is not possible to lay the entire responsibility for the war on a single nation. This shows that, even at the time of the Treaty, leaders knew that the treaty was not fair to Germany. The Treaty itself was unfair, but also how the negotiations took place. The Germans considered the negotiations a diktat, meaning a dictated peace, where they were simply handed the treaty and were not allowed to participated in the negotiations. For example, as a German cartoon from 1919 depicts the Big 3 holding the rope for the guillotine, while a man with his hands tied behind his back, representing Germany, is being led to his death. This shows that the German people felt that they were going to be destroyed by this treaty and, since they were not allowed to participate in the negotiations, had no choice but to accept the terms. Therefore, because of the terms of the treaty and the diktat, the Treaty of Versailles was not a fair treaty for Germany.

21 Outline The common way to organize your paragraphs is based on themes Themes Key Term Hitler s foreign policy 4 Year Plan Hossbach memorandum Appeasement Munich Agreement Poland Hitler s reaction Soviet Actions Soviet reaction to the Munich Agreement Nazi- Soviet Pact List the vocab and find the themes Key Term Rhineland Anchluss 4 Year Plan Hossbach memorandum Munich Agreement AJP Taylor Nazi- Soviet Pact Maginot Line

22 The policy of appeasement, as outlined within the Munich Agreement, allowed for Hitler to continue his aggressive foreign policy, without fear of reprisals which ultimately helped lead tp the beginning of WW2. The policy of appeasement was adopted by the British PM Neville Chamberlain that called for a reworking of the Treaty of Versailles with Germany. The Munich Agreement is held up as the most obvious example of appeasement, however Britain had no other options. For example, the Munich Agreement gave Hitler the Sudetenland in return for a piece of paper guaranteeing peace. At first glance, this policy appears extremely weak and it left Hitler s expansionist foreign policy unchecked, but if you look at the size of the British army in 1939, which was one- twentieth the size of Germany s, it becomes quite clear that Britain had no other option since they couldn t stop Hitler, even if they wished. The consequences of this policy of appeasement however, clearly led the way to war. At this point, Hitler did not believe that Britain had the will to militarily stop him, despite their constant warnings regarding Poland. For example, despite the Anglo- Polish defense agreement, Hitler still invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, with the British responding 2 days later with their own declaration. Hitler s shock from this unintended consequence of war is apparent by his response of, What now?...implying his foreign minister had misled him about Britain s probable reaction. This clearly shows that Hitler did not believe that Britain had the will to stop him and that he believed he could continue his expansion with little consequences. Therefore, although appeasement allowed Hitler to continue his aggressive foreign policy, it is clear that his intention all along was to expand.

23 The policy of appeasement, as outlined within the Munich Agreement, allowed Tips for Hitler to continue his aggressive foreign policy, without fear of reprisals Keywords which ultimately helped lead tp the beginning of WW2. The policy of appeasement was adopted by the British PM Neville Chamberlain that called from the for a reworking of the Treaty of Versailles with Germany. The Munich question Agreement is held up as the most obvious example of appeasement, however Can you Britain had no other options. For example, the Munich Agreement gave Hitler guess my the Sudetenland in return for a piece of paper guaranteeing peace. At first glance, this policy appears extremely weak and it left Hitler s expansionist thesis? foreign policy unchecked, but if you look at the size of the British army in 1939, What which was one- twentieth the size of Germany s, it becomes quite clear that concept Britain had no other option since they couldn t stop Hitler, even if they wished. does this The consequences of this policy of appeasement however, clearly led the way to war. At this point, Hitler did not believe that Britain had the will to militarily question stop him, despite their constant warnings regarding Poland. For example, focus on? despite the Anglo- Polish defense agreement, Hitler still invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, with the British responding 2 days later with their own declaration. Hitler s shock from this unintended consequence of war is apparent by his response of, What now?...implying his foreign minister had misled him about Britain s probable reaction. This clearly shows that Hitler did not believe that Britain had the will to stop him and that he believed he could continue his expansion with little consequences. Therefore, although appeasement allowed Hitler to continue his aggressive foreign policy, it is clear that his intention all along was to expand.

24 Task Using your thesis and prewrite, write one main body paragraph for your essay Assess the reasons for the breakdown of the Grand Alliance. Tips Keywords from the question Can you guess my thesis? What concept does this question focus on?

25 Essential Question What are the steps to organizing and revising an essay? Learning Outcomes - Students will: See if other students can find the thesis Revise different aspects of the main body paragraphs Continue writing their essay Success Criteria I can competely revise my first main body paragraph

How can I do this You were to use keywords from the

26 Show your neighbour your paragraph The partner will Write the thesis of the essay just by looking at your paragraph How can I do this You were to use keywords from the question The writer should have made clear references to the thesis

Topic sentence Rank the topic sentences 1. The policy of appeasement was a main cause of WW2. 2. Appeasement, as shown in the Munich Agreement, was a main cause of WW2. 3.

27 Topic sentence Rank the topic sentences 1. The policy of appeasement was a main cause of WW2. 2. Appeasement, as shown in the Munich Agreement, was a main cause of WW2. 3. The policy of appeasement, as outlined by the Munich Agreement, allowed for Hitler to continue to his aggressive foreign policy, as shown in the Nazi- Soviet Pact. 4. The policy of appeasement, as outlined within the Munich Agreement, allowed for Hitler to continue his aggressive foreign policy, without fear of reprisals which ultimately helped lead to the beginning of WW2. Tips Make sure what you write in the topic sentence matches what you discuss in the paragraph Provide the specific reasons that will be discussed Make sure you use keywords to directly relate the paragraph to the question Couldn t you use this for your concluding sentence as well?

Is point 2 just a repetition of point 1? How is it organized then?

28 Why are the sentences colour- coded? What do you notice about the size of the blue and green sentences? Is point 2 just a repetition of point 1? How is it organized then? Tips Colour- code your sentences to make sure you have the correct structure Blue and green sentences should be ABOUT the same size Divide your paragraph based on the conept Point 1 related to cause Point 2 related to consequence

final 2 main body paragraphs Assess the reasons for the breakdown of

29 Task Fix your previous paragraph first Thesis Topic & Concluding sentence Colour code your sentences before moving on Complete the final 2 main body paragraphs Assess the reasons for the breakdown of the Grand Alliance. Today and tomorrow, students are to finish their essay

30 Essential Question What are the steps to organizing and revising an essay? Learning Outcomes - Students will: See the IB inspired rubric Mark another students essay using this rubric Make any final changes to their essay Success Criteria I can mark another student s essay using the IB rubric

34 IB Scaling This essay will be scaled using the IB format 7 12/ /15 5 8/15 4 6/15 3 4/15 2 3/15 1 0/15

35 Using the rubric, you will mark another students essay Share the document with another student They will provide speciﬁc comments throughout At the end, they will ﬁll in the rubric and place it at the bottom of the screen

Origins of WW2 Test - Revision

Origins of WW2 Test - Revision Topics Hitler s foreign policy Appeasement & War German lose in WW2 Skills Vocab matching (3 marks) Cartoon Analysis (3 marks) OPCVL (5 marks) Paragraph (10 marks) Matching