1. What is a dictatorship? Is a dictatorship always wrong?
TASK ON ENTRY: How did Hitler change Germany into a totalitarian dictatorship?
TOK: History & Ethics
What is a dictatorship? Is a dictatorship always wrong?
What can you see happening in the source?
Who are the different people in the source? What do they represent?
What is the message of the source?

2. Essay: To what extent were the Nazis successful in their policy of Gleichschaltung(co-ordination) after 1933?
KEY TERMS:
Gleichschaltung
Totalitarian
Länder
Trade Union
German Labour Front (DAF)
Learning Objective:
To research how Hitler brought into line different German institutions in 1933.
To consider how far Hitler had created a totalitarian dictatorship.
Learning Outcomes:
Grade 6/7
You have a detailed knowledge of Gleichschaltung. Your essay structure is well developed with clear sections and linking paragraphs. You analyse how successful the Nazis were. You will extend your knowledge with extra reading.
Grade 4
You can describe how key institutions were co-ordinated along Nazi lines. You show you are beginning to consider the structure of your essay and use some key terms correctly.
Grade 5
You can describe in some detail the different ways the Nazis brought the institutions into line. Your written answers are logically structured, but not fully developed. Your answer will be more descriptive than analytical.

3. CONNECT
The Big Question: How successful were the Nazis in their policy of Gleichschaltung(co-ordination) after 1933? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Write your name on a post it note
and place it on the line according to
how confident you are WRITING an answer to this question NOW.

4. ACTIVATE: How did Hitler increase his power immediately after becoming Chancellor?
On your desk you should have a pack of cards with details about the events immediately after Hitler is made Chancellor.
In your groups, sort the cause cards into chronological order:
5 minutes – quick task!

5. What happened after Hitler became Chancellor?
30th January 1933 – Hitler is appointed as Chancellor
27th February 1933 – Reichstag Fire
28th February 1933 – Emergency Decree passed
5th March 1933 – Elections
21st March 1933 – Day of Potsdam
23rd March 1933 – Enabling Law passed
14th July 1933 – All political opposition to the NSDAP is declared illegal
30th June 1934 – The Night of the Long Knives
2nd August 1934 – Hindenburg dies.

6. How much did each event help to increase Hitler’s power?
EXTENSION TASK: How did Hitler increase his power immediately after becoming Chancellor?
Sort the cards into a DIAMOND NINE.
Now you are choosing the most important event:
CHALLENGE. Can you identify where these events LINK TOGETHER? (Where do they affect or lead into each other?) You could write them on paper and place the paper between the cards.
Most important
Least important
5 minutes – critical thinking task!
How much did each event help to increase Hitler’s power?

7. EXTENSION QUESTIONS: How did Hitler consolidate his position?
What problems do you think Hitler might face after March 1933 and the Enabling Act?
What exactly did the Enabling Act say?
Who might still be a problem/challenge for Hitler?
What actions might Hitler take?
What does Hitler want to achieve?
Why had Hitler not yet got a totalitarian dictatorship?

8. History Command Terms
Compare
Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Compare & contrast
Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Contrast
Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Discuss
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Evaluate
Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
Examine
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
To what extent
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
Discuss with student what the question is asking them
See page 10 of your IB History Course Guide for Students. This should be in the front of your folder.

9. 30 minutes – critical thinking and inquiry task!
Task Two: To what extent were the Nazis successful in their policy of Gleichschaltung(co-ordination) after 1933?
Your task is to write an essay on the question above.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
Your essay must include:
Information on the following areas;
Local government
Trade Unions
Political Parties and the Church
Accurate and relevant knowledge giving specific examples.
Explanation of how each area was brought into line and how this helped Hitler establish control over Germany.
Each member of your group has been given an important role to play in writing your essay. You can always help each other, but you must make sure your own jobs are completed!
The essay task has been split into 3 manageable ‘chunks’. Spend 10 minutes completing your job for each. Work as a team & stick to timings.
30 minutes – critical thinking and inquiry task!

10. Essay writing dream teams!
Local Government
Malaika
Labour & employment
Arlo
Political & Religious
Shizah
Group 1: find your template on teams
Local Government
Labour & employment
Martin
Political & Religious
Hannah
Group 2: find your template on teams
Local Government
Anoushka
Labour & employment
Ali
Political & Religious
Sophia
Group 3: find your template on teams
Local Government
Nadini & Salma
Labour & employment
Salma
Political & Religious
Nandini
Group 4: find your template on teams

11. Produce an essay on ‘To what extent were the Nazis successful in their policy of Gleichschaltung(co-ordination) after 1933.’
Your team consists of: A local government correspondent; A Labour & employment correspondent; A Political & Religious Affairs Correspondent.
The essay writing task has been split into 3 manageable ‘chunks’. Spend 10 minutes completing your job for each. Work as a team & stick to timings.
3: 10 minutes!
Peer assess another paragraph.
local government correspondent read the trade union section.
Labour and employment correspondent read the Political Parties & church section.
Political & Religious Affairs Correspondent read the regional states section.
Write your SID feedback in your colour at the bottom of the paragraph.
1: minutes!
Research your topic. Create a summary of your findings in note form. This could be a spider diagram, mind map, Cornell method.
A local government correspondent – Look at The regional states called (Landers)
A labour & employment – Look at the trade unions.
A Political & Religious Affairs Correspondent – Look at the political parties and the church.
2: minutes!
Now write your paragraph for the essay. Use the link to complete your essay on the shared document. Think about your structure;
POINT, EVIDENCE, EXPLANATION, LINK
You need to select examples that are precise and detailed to support the points you make.
Focus on the question.
Challenge Question!
How did Hitler bring each area into line and did this help him to create a totalitarian state?
Each group should have a source pack which includes other articles, images and useful information.
They will also use BYOD to access the 30 minute ITV news clip:

12. TASK 3 – SID PEER MARKING What are the successes of the work?
What are the successes of the work?
SUCCESS CRITERIA
Your essay must include:
Information on the following areas;
Local government
Trade Unions
Political Parties and the Church
Accurate and relevant knowledge giving specific examples.
Explanation of how each area was brought into line and how this helped Hitler establish control over Germany.
How could the work be improved?
A question I would like to ask my peer about their work…
 Student response to the question above (discussion):

13. PROGRESS CHECK
The Big Question: How successful were the Nazis in their policy of Gleichschaltung(co-ordination) after 1933? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Write your name on a post it note
and place it on the line according to
how confident you are WRITING an answer to this question NOW.

14. HOME LEARNING
Each of you for home learning will need to complete a different section of the essay on the shared document.
A Political & Religious Affairs Correspondent – Look at the political parties and the church.
Research the ways in which Hitler was not successful during Gleichschaltung. What do Historians think? Look at the views of Ian Kershaw. How much control did Hitler have within the first year of becoming Chancellor?
A local government correspondent – Look at The regional states called (Landers)
Write the introduction to the essay. You need to explain what Hitler’s aim was. What did he want to achieve within Germany? Outline what each section of the essay will be about.
A labour & employment – Look at the trade unions.
Write the conclusion. Was Hitler successful in bringing Germany into line. Did he have total control? Show you have considered both sides of the argument in the conclusion and reach a decision.
Article by Dr Edgar Feuchtwanger. new perspective [ISSN ] Vol 7,  No 2

15. Key Terms
Gleichschaltung – Bringing into line or co-ordination. Hitler wanted to make sure ALL bodies did things according to the Nazi way.
Totalitarian – A system of government where power lies with one person and does not allow any opposition.
Länder – The name given to German regional states. (This is a little bit like the Emirates within the UAE).
Federal system – Each region has control over some of its own laws. This is similar to the UAE where Emirates have different laws.
Trade Union – A body that represents the rights of the workers.
German Labour Front (DAF) – A Nazi organization set up to replace all other trade unions.