How to answer the 8 mark narrative question

Learning objective – to be able to improve responses to a 16 mark Importance question. I can describe key factors. Grade 3 I can explain the significance of key factors. Grade 6 I can explain and assess the degree of significance of key factors. Grade 9

Complete the Connections Map. Make as many links as you can!

Read the paragraph carefully Read the paragraph carefully. Can you suggest two things that are wrong with the paragraph and why it would not get full marks? What could you add to the paragraph to improve it? The attempted invasion of the Bay of Pigs in 1961 was an important step towards crisis in Cuba the following year. John F. Kennedy decided to take direct action which aimed to remove Castro as President of Cuba. Through the CIA, America trained and supported Cuban exiles to try and launch an invasion of Cuba in April 1961. This failed and relations between America and Cuba continued to decline.

Write a narrative account analysing the main developments in US-Soviet relations relating to Cuba in the years 1959-63. You may use the following in your answer The Cuban Revolution – 1959 The American Naval Blockade of Cuba – 1962 You must use also use information of your own. [8 marks]

Tips for success Events need to be in chronological order. Information on events needs to contain links between the other events in your question. Information on events needs to contain its importance and what its consequences were. You need to have three pieces of detailed information on each event – one must define the event.

How did the Norfolk Marriage Plot spark rebellion? The discovery of the Norfolk marriage plot led to Norfolk being sent to the Tower. The earls of Northumberland and Westmorland feared arrest and decided to launch their planned rebellion anyway. On 8th November, the Earls ordered their tenants to join in with their rebellion to restore Catholicism in England. They marched on Durham Cathedral, expelling James Pilkington and destroying any evidence of Protestantism and held Mass.

How was the government able to defeat the Northern Rebellion? Why did it fail? Earls were poor leaders Unclear aims – replace Elizabeth or just free Mary? Limited support Effective government reaction

What was the significance of the Northern Rebellion? It was the first and most serious rebellious act by English Catholics. The lack of domestic support for the rebels as well as the eventual size of the Royal army demonstrated the popularity of Elizabeth. It led to harsher treatment of English Catholics, such as \the Earl of Huntingdon’s measures in surpressing Catholicism in the north. The revolt encouraged Pope Pius VI to excommunicate Elizabeth. His papal Bull not only excommunicated Elizabeth but also encouraged her assassination. This marked a turning point in the relationship between Elizabeth and Catholics, who now became a greater threat to her.

Plenary – a touch of Scrabble The mystery word that relates to this lesson is worth ...... 12 points ..... Using the Scrabble score card, can you work out which word it is?