The Structure
SECTION
A
B
PART
1- Extended Response x2
(20 marks)
Revolutionary ideas, leaders, movements and events.
2- Source Analysis
Questions (20 marks)
Creating a new society
1- Source Analysis
Questions (20 marks)
Revolutionary ideas, leaders, movements and events.
2- Short Essay (20 marks)
Creating a new society
CHOOSE BETWEEN
French Revolution 1781 to 4 Russian Revolution 1905 to October
August 1789 (Necker’s Compte
Rendu to the 4 August 1789)
1917 (Bloody Sunday to the
Bolshevik Revolution)
French Revolution 5 August 1789 to Year 111 (1795) (Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen to the dissolution of the
Convention Year 111)
French Revolution 1781 to 4
August 1789 (Necker’s Compte
Rendu to the 4 August 1789)
French Revolution 5 August 1789 to Year 111 (1795) (Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen to the dissolution of the
Convention Year 111)
Russian Revolution November 1917 to 1924 (Initial decrees to the death of Lenin)
Russian Revolution 1905 to October
1917 (Bloody Sunday to the
Bolshevik Revolution)
Russian Revolution November 1917 to 1924 (Initial decrees to the death of Lenin)
• Choose either Blue or Pink
• Refer to practice exam

Timing the Exam
•
– planning [3:00-3:15]
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– 5-10 minutes per response= total 15 minutes [3:15-
3:30]
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– 30 minutes [3:30-4:00]
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– 30 minutes [4:00- 4:30]
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– 40 minutes [4:30-5:10]
Leaves 5 minutes for proofreading/planning

Section A: Part 1
– AOS1 Revolutionary ideas, leaders and events
– 20 marks – 10 marks per question
– 5-10 minutes per response= total 15 minutes
[3:15-3:30] – you should be writing 1-2 structured paragraphs
– Before writing
• Read the question carefully.
• Determine what the question is asking. Underlining key words will help.
• Identify the key elements you will be expected to address

Section A: Part 1
• Section A- Part 1 (Extended Response)
– Structure - 1-2 long paragraphs – use TEEL
• Write a topic sentence that:
– answers the question directly (ensure that it communicates an idea, not a fact)
– does not repeat the question (paraphrase or reword it)
– allows you to expand your point using detailed knowledge and evidence
• Explanation and Evidence
– Write a relevant (to the point) answer. Do not write a narrative, you are not re-telling the story; you must make sure you answer the question –
– usually asks for the significance of an idea, leader, movement or event.
– Stay within the timeframe of the AOS (eg. France 1781 to August 4. 1789)
– Remember: the weight of the question (how much it’s worth and the number of lines allowed for a response indicates approximately how many points need to be made in your answer and how much content is necessary.
– All points made must be supported by relevant evidence - quotations, revolutionary slogans, dates, events, names, places, laws, policies, etc. as evidence to support your points.
– Historiography is not necessary, but historians’ interpretations can be used as evidence to support your points.
– Link points by using words such as however, similarly, in contrast, consequently, firstly, secondly and so on.
• Link
– Remember to always link back to the question at the end of each paragraph.
– Eg. This information demonstrates the significance of...

Section A: Part 2
– AOS2 – Creating a new society
– 20 marks in total
– 30 minutes [3:30-4:00] – 3-4 questions (3 types of questions)
– No rules – could be visual or written, could primary or secondary
– Comprehension Questions – 1-2 questions/4 marks
– These questions require you to work at a lower skill level (they are easy, so don’t be tricked) – they ask ‘what’, ‘list’, ‘name’, ‘identify’, etc.
– Avoid using the question in your responses: try to get straight to the answer – dot points are fine.
– Your answer must be drawn directly from the source, do not include any further understandings for these answers.
– It is ok to quote directly from the source, but where possible, try to use your own words - this demonstrates a stronger understanding.

Section A: Part 2
• Section A- Part 2 ( Source Analysis)
– Knowledge Question – 1 question/6 marks
– Use strong topic sentence, which answers the questions directly and succinctly, before you elaborate with evidence.
– This asks you to draw on your own knowledge, as well as the extract/representation.
– You must quote/paraphrase/refer to the source – you should be using this as evidence to support your answer, eg. “as mentioned in the extract...”
– Historiography Question – 1 question/10 marks
– This is where you are required to assess the reliability of the source.
– Read the question carefully to determine what aspect of the document you are required to address.
– You need to evaluate the document carefully: assess what is there and what is not there.
– Make comparisons between this source and other sources relating to the same period/event/ideology
– A discussion of historiography is required in this response – discuss whether or not the document supports the view of specific historians or historical schools.
– Use quotes from historians as evidence or examples of ideas that contradict the ideas in the source.

Section B: Part 1
– AOS1 Revolutionary ideas, leaders and events
– 20 marks in total
– 30 minutes [4:00-4:30] – 3-4 questions (3 types of questions)
– No rules – could be visual or written, could primary or secondary
– Questions and structure – same as Section A: Part 2

Section B: Part 2
• Section B- Part 2 (Short Essay)
– AOS2 – Creating a new society
– 20 marks in total
– 40 minutes [4:30-5:10]
– General Advice
– Make sure the essay answers the question – keep your arguments and points relevant – this is not a narrative.
– Essays require an opinion, make sure you choose one side of the argument to focus on as your contention, beware of ‘sitting on the fence’ – you may include counter arguments or points, but try to focus on one side.
– Do not go into detail on the old regime, this question is asking you about the new society – brief references or links can be made – but do not dedicate a whole paragraph to discussing detail outside of the AOS timeframe.
– The essay does not require lengthy historical debate, but certainly refer to the differing perspectives of historians and use their interpretations as evidence to support your contention.

Section B: Part 2
• Section B- Part 2 (Short Essay)
– Structure:
• An introduction- in a short essay, this may only be two or three sentences. State your contention, then outline the arguments you are going to use in the body paragraphs to support your contention.
• Body paragraphs- one argument should be presented in each paragraph. Remember TEEL:
– Topic Sentence- introduces the argument
– Explanation- explains the argument in more detail
– Evidence- may include primary/secondary evidence- Use a range of evidence including; statistics, key events/dates, or quotes.
– Link- Should link the argument back to the question, how does this point answer the question?
• A conclusion- Again may only be two or three sentences. This should summarise your arguments and indicate how each of them supports your overall contention.