History Skills

In every paragraph, include PEEL. Also make sure that it is clear, the teacher will not have to read it twice. Checking Reliability of sources To Detect Bias Who said it? When was it said? What was said? To whom did she/he say that? Why did she/he say that?

Writing the answer Paragraph 1 Take your stand Refer to content for understanding and reliability of source Paragraph 2 Support stand Supported by contextual knowledge Supported by cross-reference Paragraph 3 Never Support stand Source unreliable because using provenance (etc.) Explain using cross-reference Paragraph 4 Support stand Same as Para 2, different point Include concluding statement to reiterate stand. Tone & Purpose Motive/Purpose 4As Author: Who is the speaker? Action: What is the source trying to do? Audience: Who is the target audience? Achievement: What is the intended outcome? How are Purpose questions asked? Why did? What was the purpose of this? What message did the author want to send?

Requires Inference 4As 1 Purpose to be given

Evaluating Usefulness Analyse the individual item to find out its utility value against given requirements Check the specific aspects in the item against other sources/contextual knowledge to identify limitations and to establish its utility. Reach a conclusion on the degree of its usefulness and its possible impact, based on a reasoned consideration of your findings. 4 paragraphs 2 supporting paragraphs 1 opposing paragraph Conclusion Inference Based Question Use only information from source Quote information from source only No need for intro or conclusion In each paragraph, include your inference, evidence FROM SOURCE and explanation About to page

Comparison of 2 sources Compare difference and/or similarities depending on the question State the basis for comparison in EACH paragraph Quote information from both sources No need for intro or conclusion In each paragraph, state the basis for comparison. Quote evidence from each of the 2 sources and explain/elaborate About page

How far do you agree/disagree Include both sides of the argument. 2 to support stand, 1 oppose stand Quote information from source and also use contextual knowledge to explain your stand in each paragraph State your stand in intro and conclusion only if the source asks for how far/to what extent are the sources similar/different

Summarize your stand in conclusion and explain to what extent do you support/do not support the statement About to 1 page

Political Cartoon A cartoon makes a point about a social/political issue or event Main purpose is not to amuse, is to persuade, also to offer an opinion or POV about some issues/problems in the news. Use 4As How? Use symbols Labeling Exaggeration Stereotype Analogy Irony