Candidates were asked to analyse the presentation of the 2nd World War in three texts. Can you match their opening paragraph to their conclusion? Link them up using the lines.

Now rank the candidates responses from strongest to weakest and be prepared to explain your choice.
The show highlights button on each pop up will give you additional commentary on the text.

Strongest

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Weakest

Can you come up with a set of notes of what to do and what not to do when writing a conclusion after reading these responses?

Do

Don't

Do

  • Address the question.
  • Explore the significance of shared idea/theme.
  • Discuss meaningful and purposeful use of techniques.
  • Signpost the texts or the writers.
  • Make links explicit.

Don’t

  • Force the use of connectives without considering meaningful links between texts.
  • Repeat rather than address the question.
  • Label or technique spot.
  • Make superficial comments rather than using analysis and evaluation.
  • Provide vague generalisations or assertions.