Question Structures

Question 1

Describe (4)

Answer 1

• describe the events
• 1 point per sentence
• 4 sentences

Question 2

Compare (4)

Answer 2

Intro: sources A+B agree/disagree about point in question
Point 1: sources A+B agree/disagree on ‘own words’
source A says “ “ and source B agrees/disagrees and says “ “
Point 2: repeat steps in point 1

Question 3

Usefulness (5)

Answer 3

1) The source is useful because it tells us “ “ which is accurate. x2
2) The source is not useful because it doesn’t tell us ‘recall’. x2
3) Who wrote it? - The source is useful as it’s written by ‘name’ who was an eyewitness
- The source is useful as it’s written by ‘name’, an author who is an expert and has researched the topic
4) Time of writing - The source is useful as it’s a primary source written at the time of ‘event’
- The source is useful as it’s a secondary source written after the time of ‘event’ with hindsight

Question 4

Explain why (6)

Answer 4

Write stem of the question then “because” … then write a reason
Do this 6 times in the question

Question 5

How fully (6)

Answer 5

Intro: Source is quite full (very important)
Points from source:
Source tells us “ “ which means ‘interpret quote’. x2/3
Points from recall:
The source doesn’t tell us ‘recall’. x4/3

Question 6

To what extent (9)

Answer 6

1) To an extent, then list factor in question and add 3 more
2) give 2 reasons to support factor in question
3) give 1 reason to supports each of the 3 other factors
4) give opinion and justify it - “By far the biggest factor was …”