How to answer questions?

Question 1

How do interpretations differ?(4)

Answer 1

Explain WHAT is different between two interpretations using their content only.

Question 2

Why do interpretations differ?(4)

Answer 2

Explain WHY there are differences between the two interpretations using their content AND your own knowledge Focus on provenance and purpose (NOP)nature origin and purpose

Question 3

How convincing are interpretations?(8)

Answer 3

Explain WHICH interpretation is most convincing by comparing to your own knowledge Explain what is convincing AND not convincing about both interpretations Come to a judgement

Question 4

Describe….(4)

Answer 4

Give 2 developed points from your own knowledge to directly answer the question

Question 5

In what ways…. Explain your answer(8)

Answer 5

Give 2 or 3 well explained points supported by your own knowledge to directly answer the question. For top marks: Explains links or differences between points in answer

Question 6

Essay question in bullet point format(12)

Answer 6

3-4 paragraphs: Discusses 1st bullet point using own knowledge to support Discusses 2nd bullet point using own knowledge to support Explains judgement in answer to the question`

Question 7

Source A supports X.

How do you know?(4)

Answer 7

• Identify key features of the source and explain HOW it supports the question * Extend your explanation with specific wider knowledge * Consider the provenance if appropriate

Question 8

How useful are Sources B
and C to a historian
studying …?(12)

Answer 8

Consider both CONTENT and PROVENANCE * Discuss the usefulness in terms of CONTENT. If it matches your own knowledge, use your own knowledge to support it. If it differs, use your own knowledge to challenge it * Discuss the usefulness of the sources in terms of PROVENANCE. Assess how reliable each source is by considering the context of the time of writing, the audience and the author’s access to information / purpose * Write a brief judgement explaining HOW useful they are, or if one is more useful than another

Question 9

Write an account of how
events in X were
significant in Y.(8)

Answer 9

• Consider cause, consequence and significance * Identify two reasons why the chosen event was significant. For each reason, explain HOW it had impact and support with specific examples from your own knowledge

Question 10

‘The main reason why X
was …OR
‘The main result of X was
… How far do you agree with this statement?(16+4SPaG)

Answer 10

• Write a PEE(point,evidence,explain) para on the stated factor (the one in the qu) * Write PEE para on TWO other factors from your own knowl * Support each reason with specific examples from your own knowledge * Clearly explain HOW each factor links to the question * Link the factors if you can * Write a judgement explaining if the main factor WAS the most important one. Give reasons. * Ensure that SPAG is accurate, you have used specialist terms and have spelt any key words correctly.