how to answer questions - germany paper

Question 1

how do you answer q1? (how does int a differ from int b abt…)

Answer 1

• 5 mins
• one diff + explain
• three parts to answer :
• state the diff
• int a says …. which suggests that ….
• but int b says …. which suggests that ….
• no knowledge or provenance - just CONTENT

Question 2

how do you answer q2? (why might the authors of int a and int b differ)

Answer 2

• 5 mins
• about provenance
• identify reasons why int are diff
• three parts to answer:
• state reason for diff
• the author of int a has its view because …
• but the author of source be has a diff view because …

Question 3

how do you answer q3? (which do you find more convinving)

Answer 3

• 10 mins
• just CONTENT (no provenance) - show own knowledge
• must make a judgement
• 2.5 paras (mini conc is 0.5)
• 3 parts to answer:
• int x is more convincing because …. (evidence) then explain why convincing with own knowledge (2-3 times)
• same but for other int but do both convincing and less convincing (one for more, two for less)
• make judgement

Question 4

how do you answer q4? (desribe)

Answer 4

• 5 mins
• 2 paragraphs
• two factors
• state factor and add supporting sentence showing own knowledge x 2

Question 5

how do you answer q5? (in what ways)

Answer 5

• 10 mins
• 2.5 paras
• two factors (explain using historical knowledge)
• evaluate hoe war each factor has changed (small paragraph)

Question 6

how do you answer q6? (which of the following was more important)

Answer 6

• 15 mins
• look for key word and focus on that
• 3 paras
• each bullet point needs one paragraph + conclusion with clear judgement
• need introductory sentence
• explain importance of factors
• conclusion should be full para