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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

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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

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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