The General Strike – Learning Objectives K: The causes and events of the General Strike. U: How this was linked to the wider problems of the 1920s. S: Plan an a) part answer.
The General Strike – Learning Outcomes ALL: Can identify and describe the causes and events of the General Strike (E-D) MOST: Can explain why the General Strike took place (C) SOME: Prioritise the causes of the strike and make links to the wider economic problems of the 1920s (B-A)
The General Strike. Read the sheets on causes (Why was there a general strike in 1926?) and events of the General Strike (Chronology – the basics) Highlight any words/phrases you are unsure of
“Explain why there was a General Strike in 1926”. (12 marks) Identify the 3 points for the paragraphs you would write in answer to this question
Read the indicative content carefully. “Explain why there was a General Strike in 1926”. (12 marks) Read the indicative content carefully. Would this change the structure/content of your paragraphs?
Task (10 mins) Using all the notes/resources at your disposal – Write a paragraph for the “most important” cause
Plenary (5 mins) On the show me boards ....... Write the opening sentence of your paragraph BIG ENOUGH FOR ME TO READ IT PLEASE!