Exam Practice- Narrative Questions Starter Use your book/textbook to note down or make a timeline of the key events in Cuba 1959-62

Events in Cuba Early C20th Strong American presence in Cuba 1959 Cuban Revolution 1960 Khrushchev promises to send Castro military assistance 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion 1962 Soviet military advisors and combat units stationed on Cuba 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis

Exam practice (8 marks) Write a narrative account analysing the main events in Superpower rivalry in Cuba in the years 1959 to 1962. You may use the following in your answer: Bay of Pigs Invasion, 1961 The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962 You must also use information of your own. Highlight the key words. What is the exam question asking you to do?

Peer assess the answer

A simple or generalised narrative is provided PLC PAPER 2 COLD WAR Q2 Level 1 1-2 marks A simple or generalised narrative is provided   Limited analysis and organisation of the events included Limited knowledge and understanding of the events is shown Level 2 3-5 marks A narrative is given, showing some organisation of material into a sequence of events leading to an outcome. The account of events shows some analysis of the linkage between them Some passages of the narrative may lack coherence and organisation Accurate and relevant information is added, showing some knowledge and understanding of the events. max 4 marks if based entirely on bullet points Level 3 6-8 marks A narrative is given which organises material into a clear sequence of events leading to an outcome. The account of events analyses the linkage between them and is coherent and logically structured Accurate and relevant information is included, showing good knowledge Understanding of the key features or characteristics of the events.

Key Hints for Narrative Questions Begin the answer with the words in the question- this will help to give it a sharp focus Fully explain the first development and show how it LINKS/ CAUSES/ RELATES/ TRIGGERS the next development Aim for a good sized paragraph on each development, use connectives to help you Make sure you have a minimum of three developments including one that is not given in the question

Exam practice (8 marks) Write a narrative account analysing the main events in Superpower rivalry in Cuba in the years 1959 to 1962. You may use the following in your answer: Bay of Pigs Invasion, 1961 The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962 You must also use information of your own. Highlight the key words. What is the exam question asking you to do?