Read the question again then highlight
Date boundaries: What time period should you cover in your answer?
Content focus: What is the topic in the question?
Question type: What are the key words?
Marks available: This will help you organise your time and length
Read over the exemplar answer 2 and allocate a level and mark.
Discuss the difference between the two answers
2
The Willis Rules to exam success:
1. Decode the question
2. Plan your approach to the question
3. Use connectives to link your knowledge
4. Use the sources to support your argument
5. Reach a judgement
Read over the exemplar answer 1 and in groups allocate a level
and mark.
Discuss together why you given these marks
1
Your task today is in two parts:
1. Develop knowledge to answer the question
2. Develop the skills needed
to reach the higher levels
Using 'The Willis Rules to
Success' and a highlighter pen,
highlight every time you come
across one of the 5 rules to
success
What does the examiner say?
How important was the role of Richard Duke of York in the outbreak and continuation of the War of the Roses 1455-60?
How do I succeed at AS History?
With a partner, produce a
plan to answer this question:
Peer assessment
How important was the role of Richard Duke of York in the outbreak and continuation of the War of the Roses 1455-60?
Examiner's advice:
- Explore both sides of the argument
- Give a clear answer that provides a key argument
- Support you answer with evidence
- Reach a judgement
Read through each other's answers and using 'The Willis Rules for success' highlight areas of strength
Giving feedback
Three areas that worked well
Two areas for improvement
One point that was interesting
Produce a living graph of the battles of St. Albans and Blore Heath to show the power struggle between Henry VI and Richard, Duke of York
Produce a final draft of your essay for assessment