A2 essay writingLooking for arguments & evidenceLooking for arguments & evidence

from a range of sourcesfrom a range of sources

Recap activityChallenge

Complete the worksheet - quick fire, so short phrases only but where possible offer evidence

Pass to left - use / or x or ? to check for relevance/accuracy

Add additional point(s) in the boxes where possible Pass to left for assessment using check sheet - return to

original person Assessment at this stage is to ensure ‘along the right

lines’ but encouraging if data/other evidence is provided Keep assessment check sheet for revision

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Preparing for an essay“With reference to a range of case studies

evaluate the various approaches being used to help close the global development gap.”

25 marks = 1500-2000 words

Uganda could be one countryOthers may be Kenya and Cambodia

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Think of a question Think of a probing question that, if answered fully, will

show understanding of one of the following: The existence of the global development gap The causes of the development gap How the development gap can be closed

Be imaginative Your question should not be too broad e.g. “how can

we close the development gap?” Instead you could ask “with reference to one country

show how it is beginning to close the development gap?”

Write it down

And now …Put your question aside and out of viewWe’ll come back to it later

Today’s learning Intention

To hone observation, interpretation and analysis skills in order to write better A2 essays

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Why do this?

Recent assessments (e.g. India Superpowers essay and China test essay) the following have been deficient …

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Except-ional

Most aspects in place

Only partially covered

Poorly covered

Introduction: deconstructing the question, planning an approach and defining terms

Research: a variety of sources used with evidence of independent research.

Structure: well structured essay with good linkages between paragraphs. Relevant arguments and counter-arguments throughout.

Communication: Written in a concise, discursive style. Very few spelling errors, appropriate punctuation and good tone of phrase with mature use of vocabulary

Evidence: evidence underpins and supports arguments. Good use of data, places and (where relevant) actual case studies

Understanding: understanding of relevant concepts readily apparent. Good grasp of complex issues and ideas. Good use of technical language

Conclusion: conclusion is precise and directly linked to question. Good overview of arguments with elements of cross referencing

The particular area of concern is use of EVIDENCE

Exceptional

Most aspects in place

Only partially covered

Poorly covered

60% - India essay

70% - Test essay

What does the resource relate to?

A Evidence of the existence of a development gap

B Arguments that suggest why the development gap exits OR is as wide as it is

C Actions taken to close the development gap

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We’ll use three types of resources

Cartoons Video clipA written text

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What do these cartoons imply about the development gap?

Think A, B or C?

Cartoons

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Using video clips YouTube clip (9.21mins) - Cambodia First classify clip - A, B or C You will asked about this at the end of the clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECN3-2m2W54

In pairs record three bullet points to provide evidence of actual strategies being undertaken to help take Cambodia out of poverty

Swop with another pair who should verify accuracy and relevance of entries

And add one or two more bullet points - return sheets

Should have identified three different broad areas of development that were designed to reduce the development gap

These are water, land reform and irrigation systems

Trade not Aid

Most poor countries have now moved away from a situation where they rely on aid.

Their plea now is for TRADE not aid.What are the barriers to achieving fair trade?

“The Global Rich and Poor Gap Widens” article - VOA News Now

Read article for homework Highlight with suitable icons/colours three

things … evidence that there is a global development gap causal arguments of a development gap action taken to reduce the development gap

Bring to next lesson for assessment

PlenaryCollaborative learning – essay swap

Retrieve the question composed at the start of the lesson

It will be asked of someone in the class

When answering you must use an argument and/or evidence from what you have learnt today

KCH to start - “with reference to one country show how it is beginning to close the development gap?”