Exam technique: Germany 1918-1945

A) What impression does the author give about… (6 marks)

• state what the point is

• give quotes and explain how they support the point

• Discuss use of language → words used and how they’re phrased (superlatives → adjectives that elevate the subject, evoke emotion, or create bias, which can significantly shape the reader's perception of events during this period.)

• State what information has NOT been included and how this might have changed the impression

B) Explain two effects of… (8 marks)

• Point, evidence, explain (X2)

• Explain how this cause led to the effect. This involves taking before and after.

C) “…” how far do you agree? explain your answer. you may use the following in your answer:

You must also use information of your own (16 marks)

choice of two questions

• do a paragraph on each and one paragraph of something of your own choosing

• write a quick intro that answers the qeustion

• write a conclusion that weighs up the different causes and shows which you think was important an why → ANSWER THE QUESTION