Exam Question Structures Flashcards
(14 cards)
How many marks is question 1 worth?
How long should you spend on question 1?
- Question 1 is worth 4 marks
- You should spend 5 minutes on question 1.
How many marks is question 2 worth?
How long should you spend on question 2?
- Question 2 is worth marks 6.
- You should spend 5 - 10 on question 2.
How many marks is question 3 worth?
How long should you spend on question 3?
- Question 3 is worth 5 marks.
- You should spend 5 minutes on question 3.
How many marks is question 4 worth?
How long should you spend on question 4?
- Question 4 is worth marks 9 marks.
- You should spend 10 minutes on question 4.
How many marks is question 5 worth?
How long should you spend on question 5?
- Question 5 is worth 20 marks (16 + 4 spag)
- You should spend 20 minutes on question 5.
How many marks is question 6a worth?
How long should you spend on question 6a?
- Question 6a is worth 8 marks.
- You should spend 10 minutes on question 6a.
How many marks is question 6b worth?
How long should you spend on question 6b?
- Question 6b is worth 12 marks.
- You should spend 15 minutes on question 6b.
Write a question structure for question 1.
Question 1: 4 marks.
2 - 3 sentences in total.
Will ask you to ‘explain the similarities and differences between sources 1, 2 and 3.‘
Note: HAVE TO INCLUDE ALL 3 SOURCES!!
Structure:
- Explain a similarity between source __ and source __.
- Explain a difference between source __ and source __.
Write a question structure for question 2.
Question 2: 6 marks.
‘Which source is more reliable to an historian studying….’
3 paragraphs - 1 for each source + Mini conclusion.
Structure:
Source 1:
- judgement on authorship - why is the historian reliable?
- explain what the content in the source is.
- Add in 1 x O.K relating to the question.
- why is it / why is it not reliable? Any limitations?
Repeat for other source.
- Mini conclusion - ‘whilst source __ is reliable… source __ is more reliable as….’.
Write a question structure for question 3.
Question 3 : 5 marks.
‘Describe the…’ 2023 was ‘describe the punishments of vagrants in Tudor time’.
Structure:
Mind dump. One long para like Q1 of USA. Add in all of your O.K.
Write a question structure for question 4.
Question 4: 9 marks.
‘Explain why…’ (2022 paper was ‘explain why the enforcement of law and order changed in the 19th century’.
2 x paragraphs
Structure :
- One reason why…
- Add in context + 2 x pieces of O.K.
- Link back to question.
X2.
Write a question structure for question 5.
Question 5: 20 marks (16 marks + 4 SPAG)
‘Outline how…. has changed from c.500 to the present day.’
3 - 4 paragraphs.
Structure:
- Briefly state what the topic is and state that it has changed lots over time. Give a simple overview of the change.
Paragraph 1: Medieval (500 - 1500).
- Describe how the issue worked at the time.
- Give specific examples.
- Explain why it was like this - religion, government, resources etc.
Paragraph 2: Early Modern
- Describe what the issue was like in that time period.
- Highlight how things began to change / stay the same. ‘We can see a continuation as….’ ‘We can see a change in… as…’
- Give clear examples and reasons for change.
Paragraph 3: Industrial
- Describe what the issue was like in that time period.
- Highlight how things began to change / stay the same. ‘We can see a continuation as….’ ‘We can see a change in… as…’
- Give clear examples and reasons for change.
Paragraph 4:
- Explain how things are now.
- Highlight how things have changed / stayed the same + explain why.
- Use precise examples.
Conclusion:
2 sentences at the end to conclude how things have changed over time. State whether the change was gradual / dramatic. Mention the main reason for the change.
Write a question structure for question 6a.
Question 6a: 8 marks
‘ Describe 2 features / aspects / ways’.
2 paragraphs.
Structure:
- ‘One feature of…’ and then mind dump.
- ‘Another feature of….’ And then mind dump.
Write a question structure for question 6b.
Question 6b : 12 marks
‘ Explain why…. is significant in showing how…have changed over time’
3 x paragraphs.
