THE EXAM
Wednesday 16 Novemeber
3:00pm – 5:15pm
The Structure
SECTION PART CHOOSE BETWEEN
1- Extended Response x2 (20 French Revolution 1781 to 4 Russian Revolution 1905 to
marks) August 1789 (Necker’s Compte October 1917 (Bloody Sunday
Revolutionary ideas, leaders, Rendu to the 4 August 1789) to the Bolshevik Revolution)
movements and events.
A 2- Source Analysis Questions French Revolution 5 August Russian Revolution November
(20 marks) 1789 to Year 111 (1795) 1917 to 1924 (Initial decrees
Creating a new society (Declaration of the Rights of to the death of Lenin)
Man and Citizen to the
dissolution of the Convention
Year 111)
1- Source Analysis Questions French Revolution 1781 to 4 Russian Revolution 1905 to
(20 marks) August 1789 (Necker’s Compte October 1917 (Bloody Sunday
Revolutionary ideas, leaders, Rendu to the 4 August 1789) to the Bolshevik Revolution)
movements and events.
2- Short Essay (20 marks) French Revolution 5 August Russian Revolution November
B Creating a new society 1789 to Year 111 (1795) 1917 to 1924 (Initial decrees
(Declaration of the Rights of to the death of Lenin)
Man and Citizen to the
dissolution of the Convention
Year 111)
•Choose either Blue or Pink
•Refer to practice exam
Timing the Exam
• 15 minutes reading time
– planning [3:00-3:15]
• Section A- Part 1 (Extended Response)
– 5-10 minutes per response= total 15 minutes [3:15-
3:30]
• Section A- Part 2 ( Source Analysis)
– 30 minutes [3:30-4:00]
• Section B- Part 1 (Source Analysis)
– 30 minutes [4:00- 4:30]
• Section B- Part 2 (Short Essay)
– 40 minutes [4:30-5:10]
Leaves 5 minutes for proofreading/planning
Section A: Part 1
• Section A- Part 1 (Extended Response)
– AOS1 Revolutionary ideas, leaders and events
– 20 marks – 10 marks per question
– 5-10 minutes per response= total 15 minutes
[3:15-3:30] – you should be writing 1-2
structured paragraphs
– Before writing
• Read the question carefully.
• Determine what the question is asking. Underlining key words
will help.
• Identify the key elements you will be expected to address
Section A: Part 1
• Section A- Part 1 (Extended Response)
– Structure - 1-2 long paragraphs – use TEEL
• Write a topic sentence that:
– answers the question directly (ensure that it communicates an idea, not a fact)
– does not repeat the question (paraphrase or reword it)
– allows you to expand your point using detailed knowledge and evidence
• Explanation and Evidence
– Write a relevant (to the point) answer. Do not write a narrative, you are not re-telling the story;
you must make sure you answer the question –
– usually asks for the significance of an idea, leader, movement or event.
– Stay within the timeframe of the AOS (eg. France 1781 to August 4. 1789)
– Remember: the weight of the question (how much it’s worth and the number of lines allowed for
a response indicates approximately how many points need to be made in your answer and how
much content is necessary.
– All points made must be supported by relevant evidence - quotations, revolutionary slogans,
dates, events, names, places, laws, policies, etc. as evidence to support your points.
– Historiography is not necessary, but historians’ interpretations can be used as evidence to support
your points.
– Link points by using words such as however, similarly, in contrast, consequently, firstly, secondly
and so on.
• Link
– Remember to always link back to the question at the end of each paragraph.
– Eg. This information demonstrates the significance of...
Section A: Part 2
• Section A- Part 2 ( Source Analysis)
– AOS2 – Creating a new society
– 20 marks in total
– 30 minutes [3:30-4:00] – 3-4 questions (3 types of questions)
– No rules – could be visual or written, could primary or
secondary
– Comprehension Questions – 1-2 questions/4 marks
– These questions require you to work at a lower skill level (they are easy,
so don’t be tricked) – they ask ‘what’, ‘list’, ‘name’, ‘identify’, etc.
– Avoid using the question in your responses: try to get straight to the
answer – dot points are fine.
– Your answer must be drawn directly from the source, do not include
any further understandings for these answers.
– It is ok to quote directly from the source, but where possible, try to use
your own words - this demonstrates a stronger understanding.
Section A: Part 2
• Section A- Part 2 ( Source Analysis)
– Knowledge Question – 1 question/6 marks
– Use strong topic sentence, which answers the questions directly and succinctly,
before you elaborate with evidence.
– This asks you to draw on your own knowledge, as well as the
extract/representation.
– You must quote/paraphrase/refer to the source – you should be using this as
evidence to support your answer, eg. “as mentioned in the extract...”
– Historiography Question – 1 question/10 marks
– This is where you are required to assess the reliability of the source.
– Read the question carefully to determine what aspect of the document you are
required to address.
– You need to evaluate the document carefully: assess what is there and what is not
there.
– Make comparisons between this source and other sources relating to the same
period/event/ideology
– A discussion of historiography is required in this response – discuss whether or not
the document supports the view of specific historians or historical schools.
– Use quotes from historians as evidence or examples of ideas that contradict the
ideas in the source.
Section B: Part 1
• Section B- Part 1 ( Source Analysis)
– AOS1 Revolutionary ideas, leaders and events
– 20 marks in total
– 30 minutes [4:00-4:30] – 3-4 questions (3 types of
questions)
– No rules – could be visual or written, could primary
or secondary
– Questions and structure – same as Section A: Part 2
Section B: Part 2
• Section B- Part 2 (Short Essay)
– AOS2 – Creating a new society
– 20 marks in total
– 40 minutes [4:30-5:10]