QUESTION 2

Cards (11)

  • marks?
    8 marks
  • What does the question ask?
    "write a summary of the similarities/differences between the two sources"
  • Focus of the question?
    Inference skills
  • Step 1 ?
    Find a point of similarity or difference
    Pick the most OBVIOUS POINTS
  • Step 2?
    Find quotations to back up your point
  • Step 3?
    Infer - what does this make me realise from the topic I am asked to write about
  • paragraphs?
    2 comparative paragraphs
  • structure of paragraphs?
    Point - an obvious point which shows the S/D within source A/B
    Evidence - quotations from BOTH texts that clearly support point
    Inference - what is the deeper meaning of the two points and how are source A/B similar or different.
  • Comparative words for similar sources?
    -In a similar manner
    -Both sources equally suggest
    -Similarly, the idea presented in source A is echoed within source B
    -Both texts illustrate
    -There is a notable similarity between source A and source B in terms of
  • Comparative words for contrasting sources?
    -Source A and source B offer differing outlooks
    -In contrast,
    -However,
    -Source A presents, whereas source B offers a conflicting perspective which could suggest that
  • Phrases that explain inference? 

    -This could suggest that perhaps
    -This indicates that
    -It seems as though