Written Diploma Examination Social Studies 30-1 Part A Written Diploma Examination

Part A Written Response

Perspective Essay Writing S CIAL STUDIES Perspective Essay Writing Examine each source. Write a response in paragraph form in which you must: Interpret each source, to demonstrate your understanding of how each source links to liberalism Explain one or more of the relationships that exist among all three sources. Suggestions for Writing: Organize your response to effectively address the tasks in the assignment. Proofread and edit your response.

Perspective Essay Writing S CIAL STUDIES Perspective Essay Writing The principles of liberalism: The principles of collectivism:

Assignment I: Source Interpretation (20%) Interpretation of Sources 12% Relationships 6% Communication 2% Assignment I: Source Interpretation (20%)

Interpretation of the source S CIAL STUDIES Perspective Essay Writing Interpretation of the source 12 marks divided into 3 parts SEE RUBRIC

Perspective Essay Writing S CIAL STUDIES Perspective Essay Writing Relationship 6 Marks SEE RUBRIC

Perspective Essay Writing S CIAL STUDIES Perspective Essay Writing Communication 2 marks SEE RUBRIC

Format? Paragraph Source 1 Paragraph Source 2 Paragraph Source 3 Keeping it simple is sometimes the best 5 paragraphs Each one is onto itself Paragraph Source 1 Paragraph Source 2 Paragraph Source 3 Paragraph Unifying Relationship

Source Analysis Assignment I

The Requirements

When analyzing ANY source, one should: Sources Analyzing When analyzing ANY source, one should: Identify & Explain the context of the source CONTEXT: the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event, situation, etc. Background info! Identify & Explain the perspective of the source (purpose/message) Source’s Creator: Artist, speaker, singer, photographer Use evidence from the source that supports this perspective If possible, try to identify who may share this perspective!

When analyzing IDEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE, consider: WHO’S PERSPECTIVE? Attitude towards the topic? Sympathizer/Supporter/Critic OR No opinion (neutral) Individualist or collectivist Capitalist, socialist, communist, fascist etc. Context? Time? Location? Position? (Gov’t official etc, slave etc) Bias? May be one of the above, or any combination of all of them!

Interpretation of Sources cont. Students experience challenges when they present an extensive discussion of events or theories such as wandering off task offering historical error. In attempting to embed extensive pieces of evidence, something they are not required to do to be successful in Assignment I, students may be using time that could be better used in the studying of the source in Assignment II Interpretation of Sources cont.

Interpretation of Sources cont. Sometimes the source provides only data and that it is difficult for you to identify a perspective. It is important for you to look at every source critically and question why certain data or information is selectively presented and why other information may be omitted. Unless the source contains every aspect of information or data regarding the issue highlighted, there is a certain degree of bias or perspective inherent in the source. Interpretation of Sources cont.

Interpretation of Sources Stay away from the use of extraneous detail Not expected to use outside evidence to support their interpretations. Use appropriate references to an event or individual that may be associated with the source to reinforce their interpretations. Interpretation of Sources

identify relationships that exist among the sources Firstly, students need to discuss a relationship that exists among all three sources. Students can discuss secondary relationships that may exist between two sources; however, it is required that one relationship that exists among all three be provided. identify relationships that exist among the sources

HUGE needle represents size of the cost of health reforms. Source I Artist uses sarcasm to show that he feels Obama’s view of this cost is either unrealistic or biased… HUGE needle represents size of the cost of health reforms. Uncle Sam is a symbol of America. In this case it is suggesting the cost of these reforms will be felt by all Americans.

Source II "John Edwards says 'I'm just going to take all these people and I'm going to cover them in Medicaid.' Well, OK, fine, that's socialized medicine. If you want a system like England has, if you want a system like Canada has, if you want a system like Cuba has, that's where we're headed." - Former New York mayor and Republican Party Leadership candidate Rudy Giuliani July 31, 2007, at a media event in Rochester, New Hampshire Topic is healthcare reform Speaker is discussing healthcare reform…specifically universal healthcare Speaker is Republican, an ideology that traditionally supports a privatized system of healthcare. His Republican perspective does not support “socialized” medicine, as is demonstrated in his distaste for other nations socialized healthcare.

TEXT IS VERY SIGNIFICANT!! Reveals specific perspective. Source III TEXT IS VERY SIGNIFICANT!! Reveals specific perspective. Reveals message – Healthcare is a human right…there is no place for privatized medicine. Healthcare Supporters of universal health program, as revealed in the phrase “National Health Program”. Critical of privatized health insurance companies, as evident in “Get the insurance companies out of our healthcare. Represent a group of doctors, but not ALL doctors…demonstrates even SOME in the profession support healthcare reform This is significant because they are in the field, and see the everyday problems with the current system…their voice is credible.

Analyzing Relationship Relationship: a connection, association or involvement. When analyzing a source for a common relationship, consider: Do all the sources SHARE a perspective? Or common theme? Do all the sources reveal the conflicting forces shaping the issue Do all the sources reveal possible solutions to an issue Be sure to: Identify the relationship that exists among all the sources. Explain the relationship that exists among all the sources. Straight from the rubric!!

Different strategies that could be used when discussing the relationship component used common themes, overarching issues, and compare-and-contrast strategies in your explanation of relationships.