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How to answer the Final Question
What do you have to do?
The focus is on the main ideas of both passages.
You will be asked to identify:
The similarities between the two passages;
or
The differences between the two passages;
or
Both
How do you answer?
1. Write in paragraphs or extended bullet points.
2. You must support your answers with evidence
from the passage.
3. You may use quotes, but you do not have to. If
you do, keep your quotations short.
Your quotes should only be used to support your
answer, and should not be used on their own.
How will it be marked?
• You are required to clearly identify at least 3
essential areas of similarity/difference
between the two passages.
• If you have done this, the decision to award 3,
4 or 5 marks will depend upon how well you
explain these similarity/differences, and the
quality of your supporting evidence.
• If you identify three areas of
similarity/difference, but do not provide any
supporting evidence, then you will receive a
maximum of 2 marks.
5 marks
Identify at least 3 essential areas of similarity/difference,
with an intelligent use of supporting evidence.
4 marks
Identify at least 3 essential areas of
similarity/difference, with a sound use of
supporting evidence.
3 marks
Identify at least 3 essential areas of
similarity/difference, with some supporting
evidence.
2 marks
Identify 2 essential areas of
similarity/difference, with supporting
evidence
Or
Identify more than 2, but without supporting
evidence.
1 mark
• Identify just one essential area of
similarity/difference.
“The Generation Gap”
(from Higher Close Reading book)
Practice Final Question
Question
Consider the opinions displayed by each writer
towards the idea of “lifelong parenting”.
Referring to important ideas in both the
passages, identify the key areas on which they
agree (5 marks).
Essential Agreements
• 1. Many young people are choosing to
continue living with their parents, and to
receive financial help, well into their 20s.
This has become much more socially acceptable
than it was 30 years ago.
This is a good thing.
• 2. It shows that the “generation gap” is
closing.
Parent-child relationship is becoming stronger.
There is more mutual kindness, love and
respect. More mutual understanding.
• 3. It shows that parenting has improved.
Many of today’s parents experienced bad
parenting themselves and are motivated to be
good parents. Young people no longer
unhappy with parents and want to stay longer.
Parents more open-minded about their child’s
lifestyle choices and give them more freedom.
“Teen Magazines”
(from Higher Close Reading book)
Practice Final Question
Question
Consider the opinions displayed by each writer
towards the benefits of “teen magazines”.
Referring to important ideas in both the
passages, identify the key areas on which they
agree (5 marks).
Essential areas of agreement
• 1. Girl’s magazines are guilty of sexualising
childhood. Much of the content is
inappropriate. Young girls being encouraged
to dress and act like adults.
• 2. The content provides very little educational
benefit. The focus is on trivial things like boys,
fashion, make-up etc.
• 3. These magazines do not empower young
girls. They reinforce negative gender
stereotypes about girls/women. Girls learn
that they must dress and act in a certain way
to fit in.
• 4. These magazines are having a negative
impact on young girls in the long term. They
will cause them to have self-esteem problems
as they grow older and may develop problems
forming relationships.