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The 8 Mark Question

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The 8 Mark Question

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    1. The 8 Mark Question Knowledge and Understanding Credit Level

    2. Learning Objectives To learn how to answer an 8 Mark Question. To answer an 8 Mark question using recalled knowledge.

    3. Success Criteria To have a series of notes on how to answer an 8 Mark Question. To be able to identify an 8 Mark Question. To have practised answering an 8 Mark Question on working conditions in the coal mines.

    4. Background The 8 mark question is the mini-essay question. You MUST have a clear structure in your short essay introduction, middle section for developing the ideas in your introduction, and a conclusion. You should aim to spend 10-12 minutes on the whole question. It is worth 8 marks 2 for structure (intro, middle, conclusion, writing in paragraphs) and 6 for content.

    5. Introduction One paragraph. Refer to the question in your opening sentence. Set in context. Identify your line of argument. It should be short and list the main points you are going to expand on later.

    6. Middle Section Try to have at least two paragraphs here. Develop your points with as much factual knowledge as you can. You can get 2 marks for a developed point. 3 basic factors one problem/issue was this was caused by the effect of this was Use joining and linking words! Refer to your argument.

    7. Conclusion One paragraph. Answer the question!! Summarise your arguments very briefly.

    8. Hints and Tips Read the question carefully! If you need to, spend time quickly spider-diagramming everything you know about the what the question is asking this will help you organise your answer. However, remember time is tight. Always make sure you include your conclusion, even if you havent finished the main body of your essay.

    9. The Question

    10. Success Criteria Revisited To have a series of notes on how to answer an 8 Mark Question. To be able to identify an 8 Mark Question. To have practised answering an 8 Mark Question on working conditions in the coal mines.

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