Interpreting thematic 'discuss/evaluate' questions

In this lesson, we will be looking at how to correctly interpret questions in the themes units for the GCSE. This will include thinking about the differences between examination boards and how best to answer one of these questions.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'

TrueFalse

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Q2.All examination boards will award 12 marks for this type of question.

TrueFalse

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Q3.For 'beliefs and teachings' or a 'practices' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.

TrueFalse

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Q4.Which of the approaches below is the best one for the following question? 'The best way for Christians to reach an understanding of God is by praying.’ Discuss

Only talk about prayer in your answerInclude Islam in your answerExplain why prayer is important, with examples. Talk about other ways of understanding God like reading the BibleOnly talk about reasons why prayer isn't the best way of understanding God

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Q5.Which of the approaches below is the best one for the following question? ‘The most important pillar of Islam is the Shahadah.’ Dicuss

Focus on talking about the Shahadah as this is the most important pillarTalk about the other pillars and why they could be more important than the ShahadahInclude a humanist view in your answerList as many quotations as possible

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'

TrueFalse

1/5

Q2.All examination boards will award 12 marks for this type of question.

TrueFalse

2/5

Q3.For 'beliefs and teachings' or a 'practices' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.

TrueFalse

3/5

Q4.Which of the approaches below is the best one for the following question? 'The best way for Christians to reach an understanding of God is by praying.’ Discuss

4/5

Q5.Which of the approaches below is the best one for the following question? ‘The most important pillar of Islam is the Shahadah.’ Dicuss

5/5

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Interpreting themes 'discuss/evaluate' questions

Well done for completing the lesson! Now answer the questions below.

Q1.What should you do before answering a question?

Pray to your favourite deity that you will get full marks.Read the question twice and underline any keywords.Look around the room to see if anyone else has started yet.Write the answer to a similar question that you have memorised

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Q2.You should regularly use the wording of your question in your answer. True or false?

TrueFalse

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Q3.You can bring in your own general knowledge of society when answering the themes questions. True or false?

TrueFalse

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Q4.All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'

TrueFalse

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Q5.For 'themes' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.

TrueFalse

5/5

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Interpreting themes 'discuss/evaluate' questions

Well done for completing the lesson! Now answer the questions below.

Q1.What should you do before answering a question?

1/5

Q2.You should regularly use the wording of your question in your answer. True or false?

TrueFalse

2/5

Q3.You can bring in your own general knowledge of society when answering the themes questions. True or false?

TrueFalse

3/5

Q4.All examination boards use the command word 'discuss.'

TrueFalse

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Q5.For 'themes' discuss/evaluate question, you can refer to different religions.

TrueFalse

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