How to write a history essay introduction a level

For A-Level it is important to include an introduction, 3/4 main points which answer the question and present a coherent argument and finally a conclusion. Every introduction should include 3 main things, brief context, the different points you will be making and finally your argument, which I will explain.

In terms of individual paragraph structure, PECAL is the best way to do it. Point, Evidence,Context (I’ve added this, teachers have always told me to add context or a breif explanation about your point and evidence), Analysis, Link (back to the question).

While your introduction paragraph might be the first of the paragraphs you write, this is not the only way to do it. You can choose to write your introduction after you have written the rest of your essay. This way, you will know what you have argued, and this might make writing the introduction easier.

Examiners will often predict and make those vital assumptions on how the rest of your essay will be based on your introduction. Frankly, if your intro sucks they will take that sucky feeling with them whilst reading the rest. I don’t want to scare you!