Introduction: (approx. 80 – 100 words)

• Identify key information
• List key points of arguments 
• Address directive term

Paragraph 1: Point 1 (approx. 180 – 200 words) 

• Identify – state point 1
• Describe – provide key features of (example)
• Explain – provide impacts/effects of example AND link to question 
• Analyse/Assess – how great is the impact/do you agree or disagree with the question?  

Paragraph 2: Point 2 (approx. 180 – 200 words) 

• Identify – state point 2
• Describe – provide key features of (example)
• Explain – provide impacts/effects of example AND link to question 
• Analyse/Assess – how great is the impact/do you agree or disagree with the question?  

Paragraph 3: Point 3 (approx. 180 – 200 words) 

• Identify – state point 3
• Describe – provide key features of (example)
• Explain – provide impacts/effects of example AND link to question 
• Analyse/Assess – how great is the impact/do you agree or disagree with the question?  

Paragraph 4: Point 4 (approx. 180 – 200 words) 

• Identify – state point 4
• Describe – provide key features of (example)
• Explain – provide impacts/effects of example AND link to question 
• Analyse/Assess – how great is the impact/do you agree or disagree with the question?  

Conclusion: (approx. 50 words)

• Restate main argument 
• Summarise key points
• Link to question

marking critera:

Addresses the question asked with a sophisticated and sustained discussion, which demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the issue(s) raised in the question.Supports interpretation with detailed, relevant and accurate historical information and makes use of appropriate terms and conceptsPresents a logical, coherent and well-structured response drawing on a clear identification of relevant key features of the period.