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Paper 1 _____________ question styles Question 1 = basic understanding (identify, explain, summarize, etc.) Question 2 = analyze the strength of 1 argument (Doc 1 only) Question 3 = evaluate the strength of 1 argument over another (Doc 1 and 2) And last but not least, I’ll be www.edpioneer.com

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QUESTION 1 | demonstrate understanding Alright so let’s get started with www.edpioneer.com

‘Identify four dangers of…’ [4] QUESTION 1 | sample question stems ‘Identify two (causes/benefits/pieces of information) the author provides about…’ [2] ‘Identify four dangers of…’ [4] www.edpioneer.com

‘Identify and explain two problems…’ [4] QUESTION 1 | sample question stems, con’t ‘Identify and explain two problems…’ [4] www.edpioneer.com

Notice how this draws directly from Paper 2 skills/task! QUESTION 1 | sample question stems, con’t ‘Identify and explain two conflicting views about X held by two individuals in Document 1…’ [4] Notice how this draws directly from Paper 2 skills/task! www.edpioneer.com

‘Summarize the main arguments of Document 1…’ [4] QUESTION 1 | sample question stems, con’t ‘Summarize the main arguments of Document 1…’ [4] www.edpioneer.com

‘Identify two pieces of evidence used to support…’ [2] QUESTION 1 | sample question stems, con’t ‘Identify two pieces of evidence used to support…’ [2] ‘How strong is the evidence used in Document 1 to support the claims that…’ [6] www.edpioneer.com

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QUESTION 2 | analyze Alright so let’s get started with www.edpioneer.com

‘How convincing is the evidence in Document 1 that …’ [10] QUESTION 2 | sample question stems ‘Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the author’s argument about…’ [10] ‘How convincing is the evidence in Document 1 that …’ [10] www.edpioneer.com

‘In your answer, you should refer to both the strengths and the weaknesses of (the argument/the evidence)…’ www.edpioneer.com

Take a neutral tone to start Reserve final judgment until conclusion QUESTION 2 | tips Since you’ll need to address both strengths and weaknesses, approach your writing discursively: Take a neutral tone to start Reserve final judgment until conclusion Format response somewhat like an essay (brief, introductory statement; support; clear conclusion) Roughly ¾-1 page in written length www.edpioneer.com

QUESTION 3 | evaluate Alright so let’s get started with www.edpioneer.com

QUESTION 3 | sample question stems ‘To what extent is the author’s argument in Document 2 stronger than the author’s main argument in Document 1? …’ [14] This type of Q3 asks you to evaluate the strength of the two arguments against each other www.edpioneer.com

QUESTION 3 | sample question stems ‘How successfully does the author’s argument in Document 2 challenge the argument of Document 1? …’ [14] ‘To what extent does Document 2 reinforce the argument found in Document 1? …’ [14] These type of Q3’s ask you to evaluate the relationship between the perspectives featured in the two articles. www.edpioneer.com

Format response like an essay. QUESTION 3 | tips Once again, you’ll need to address both strengths and weaknesses of each article, so approach your writing discursively. Format response like an essay. Avoid isolating your discussion of each argument; instead, put them side-by-side as you make each point! (e.g. ‘Unlike Doc 1, which does this…, Doc 2 tends to…’) Roughly 1-1 ½ pages in written length www.edpioneer.com

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