Year 8 Revision Questions
Today’s Aims To think about how we answer questions To create a fun revision tool To recap our knowledge with the tool!
Key question command words Explain the consequences To what extent Discuss Pick one – what is the structure you use?
Explain the consequences Intro – Definitions, Location and Background (the D.L.B.) One consequence might be…. Because…. This could lead to…. Because…. As a result of this… might happen because…… Another consequence might be…. Because…. This could lead to…. Because…. As a result of this… might happen because…… In conclusion – summarise a key overall idea
To what extent Intro Some would argue…. Because…. Alongside this…. Because…. Others would argue…. Because…. On top of this….. Because I believe……. Because…….
Discuss Intro Firstly… (point, evidence, explanation) Secondly… (point, evidence, explanation) Thirdly… (point, evidence, explanation) Overall ……. Because…….
Make a Question Die! Need a question for each side of the die. One for each order of questioning – Remembering – Understanding – Applying – Analysing – Evaluating – Creating
Remembering This is about recalling of facts and figures. Starting words might be – Name – Describe – List – Write – Tell – How many – Where How many people died as a result of typhoon Yolanda?
Understanding This is about showing you understand by giving reasons for things. Starting words might be – Explain – Compare – Discuss Explain why the Philippines is a good place for tourism
Applying This is about using understanding about one idea and transferring it to another. Starting words might be – Show – Use – Classify – Examine – Solve Use your knowledge on human rights to explain how fear and torture can be linked
Analysing This is about using your own judgement to show you really understand what are the causes and consequences of a situation. Starting words might be – Explain – Compare – Contrast – Examine – Analyze Explain the reasons why solving a human rights issue can be a challenge
Evaluating This is about weighing up and justifying what might be the best solution to a problem. Starting words might be – Decide – Rate – Choose – Recommend – Justify – Assess Recommend the best ways in which a human rights issue you have studied can be solved
Creating This is about you using your knowledge and understanding to find your own solution to an issue. Starting words might be – Create – Invent – Plan – Construct – Design Plan and justify a typhoon evacuation plan
Friday Practice question time!