History disciplinary literacy resource pack

Explicitly teaching history vocabulary gives learners the language they need to think and communicate like a historian. We call this approach disciplinary literacy.

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Disciplinary literacy in history

Equipping your learners with the essential language of history empowers them to communicate historical concepts clearly and confidently. It enables them to accurately analyse primary sources, interpret timelines, and engage in meaningful discussions about key events, figures, and ideas.

In this guide, you'll find useful information and practical resources to help you implement a disciplinary literacy approach to history.

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