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How to write A2 Section B (unit 3) essays

How to write A2 Section B (unit 3) essays. Worth 40/70 marks for that exam. Choice of 2 (if we agree). Rebellions for definite. Maybe Elizabethan Parliaments too. 16 marks out of 40 are for recall of knowledge (AO1)

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How to write A2 Section B (unit 3) essays

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  1. How to write A2 Section B (unit 3) essays • Worth 40/70 marks for that exam. • Choice of 2 (if we agree). Rebellions for definite. Maybe Elizabethan Parliaments too. • 16 marks out of 40 are for recall of knowledge (AO1) • 24 of the 40 marks are for your analysis and evaluation of interpretations and representations from the sources (historians’ accounts)

  2. How will the question be set up? • 2 or 3 extracts from published sources • You will be given a claim and you have to make a judgement about it. • In so doing, you must compare, contrast and evaluate the views in the sources and INTEGRATE your own knowledge. • The exam board recommend spending 20 minutes on reading, choice & planning. 50 minutes is left for writing.

  3. The Markscheme • Tells you what the examiner is looking for • The best essays will; • Appreciate the full demands of the question • Be written fluently and will be logically structured (AO1) • Integrate wide ranging (eg different rebellions), accurate & well-selected knowledge with the sources. This knowledge will be directly relevant to the question (AO1) • Interpret the sources with confidence and assimilate the historians’ views. It will also evaluate (make judgements about) and assess these views (AO2) • debate the question, writing a sustained argument. It will also make the judgement explicit in the conclusion.

  4. The Introduction • Is crucial • Must impress, not depress, the examiner • Must assess the topic • Must outline the key factors you need to examine before reaching a conclusion • Must outline any analytical/shades of grey questions you would need to answer in the conclusion

  5. Intro; the assessment of the topic • Choose a quote from one of the secondary sources, which relates directly to the title • Historian X therefore believes that …… (relate to the title) • Or, briefly outline the historiography of the issue • Traditionally, historians have perceived ….. More recently, however, revisionist historians such as ……. have ……..

  6. Intro; outlining the key factors • Essentially this lists your paragraph headings • (historiography start) In order to ascertainwhich is the more accurate view, it is necessary to examine ……… • (quote start) In order to ascertain thevalidity of his/her claim, it is necessary to consider…………

  7. Intro; asking analytical questions • The answer is never going to be black and white • What does a more in depth answer depend on? • Think – time?, ruler, wording in the title? geography? Nature of people etc.? • Furthermore, certain questions need to be borne in mind throughout. For example,…

  8. The Main Body of the Essay • Have a clear counter and main argument • Never mix them • ‘Depends on analysis’ can come in the conclusion • Plan your essay very carefully • Have a set number of paragraph headings. These will be the aspects outlined in the Intro. (this could well be CAGE for rebellions on both sides of the argument). • Think about the order of the paragraphs (chronology, links?)

  9. Identifying the counter and main arguments • Make it clear to the examiner. For example; • (CA) It can be argued that…… (relate to title, and use its words) • (MA) On the other hand, there is (much) stronger evidence to presume that….. Again relate to the title

  10. What’s in a paragraph? • S tatement • E vidence • X planation

  11. The Statement • Tells the examiner what the aspect is, and how it answers the question • For example, ‘The causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace would suggest that the rebellion was serious’.

  12. The Evidence • Remember to use the secondary sources as evidence ( 24/40 marks) as well as your own knowledge. • You must INFER. Only directly quote in brackets to clinch a point. Make it clear which source you are using, and try to connect 2 sources from time to time • For example, ‘ Using source 2, Historian X is of theopinion that the events of the Pilgrimage were extremely serious (……..) • Then use your own knowledge to corroborate these claims. ‘Indeed, the rebels numbered ….. Moreover, they managed to capture …… • Remember to carefully select evidence. You do not need it all

  13. The Explanation • This does not need to be used all the time It can be useful, however, to summarise the argument of a paragraph • For example, ‘Thus, as the evidence shows,Henry’s government clearly perceived the rebellion as a real threat to their authority.’

  14. The Conclusion • Should not just summarise • Should be definite • Should consider the shades of grey • Could use a quote which you agree with

  15. How to write the conclusion • Start with a phrase such as ‘In conclusion’, …. • Answer the question directly. E.g. ‘The Pigrimage of Grace was extremely serious’ • Re-phrase the interpretation to one you completely agree with. • Explain the main reason why you think this. • Bring in depends on analysis. E.g. ‘The answercan, however, never be clear cut, as the ser iousness of the rebellion depends on…..’ Then you must explain why. • Use a quote to corroborate your argument if you can.

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