Germany Question structures

4 marker describe

write stuff

8 marker on interpretations

- 10 minutes

- 2 paragraphs and a judgement

Argument

Convincing?

Most convincing + another/less convincing

Evidence

- The overall argument of Interp X/Y is [signpost phrase]... and this is more/less convincing than Y/X.

- The most convincing aspect of this source is...

- because [evidence]

- However one less convincing aspect of this source is...

- because [evidence]

(x2)

- Overall, X/Y is more convincing because...

- This is because... [evidence]

- However, A/B is less convincing because...

- This makes B more convincing overall as it is supported by wider historical evidence, whereas A is more limited.

8 marker on explaining in what ways

- 10 min

- During/because of [factor] [thing] [changed] ...

- explain impact, before and after

- evidence

- complex thinking (different groups affected differently OR short-term vs long-term effects + over time change + linking factors)

- what happened because of it

x2

12 marker on which of the following were the most x

- 15-20 min

- Answer the question directly by choosing one bullet point as your judgement

- most important point under the chosen bullet point

- evidence as to how it answers the question

- complex evaluation (change over time, length of effect, who it affected, does it cause any other factors)

- less important point under the chosen bullet point

- evidence as to how it answers the question

- complex evaluation (change over time, length of effect, who it affected, does it cause any other factors) how less important

- less important bullet point and point

- evidence as to how it answers the question

- complex evaluation (change over time, length of effect, who it affected, does it cause any other factors) why overall less important

Restate judgement clearly:

"Overall, X was the most important reason..."

Summarise why (1-2 key comparisons)

Mention at least one other factor briefly

Final line = strongest judgement