HistoryYears 10–11Historical Skills
Extended writing
Write structured essays with a clear argument, supporting evidence and a sustained judgement
What you'll learn
- 1
Think of a medieval castle siege ⚔️. You're writing a diary entry as a knight inside the castle.
- 2
What kind of writing are we practising?
- 3
Let's write the first sentence together. Think about what you saw and felt.
- 4
Now you try! Tap to build your first sentence.
- 5
Which detail would make your diary entry more vivid?
- 6
Choose the best opening for your diary entry.
- 7
What should you include in an extended diary entry?
Practise Extended writing with Whizlo
Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 14–16. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.