Keywords relevant to this paper Criteria The standard…

Keywords relevant to this paper Criteria The standard by which something is judged Describe Give a detailed account Effect a change which is a result or consequence of an action Explain Give reasons Impression an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone Second order concepts Change, continuity, causation, consequence, significance, similarity and difference

QUESTION 2 Extended writing.  2.1. Choose one of t…

QUESTION 2 Extended writing.  2.1. Choose one of the following topics.     i) ‘The loss of territory was the most unpopular part of the Treaty of Versailles with the German people.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your answer: • loss of territory • reparations   You must also use information of your own.   OR   ii) ‘The SS was the most important change involved in creating the Nazi Police State.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer.   You may use the following in your answer: • SS • Gestapo   You must also use information of your own.   (16)   Level Mark  Descriptor   0 No rewardable material 1 1-4 Simple answer lacking development and organisation. [AO2] Limited knowledge shown. [AO1] Overall judgement is missing. [AO2] 2 5-8 Explanation given showing limited analysis. Implicit links to the conceptual focus of the question. Line of reasoning is not sustained throughout. Some development and organisation of material. [AO2] Accurate and relevant information given showing some knowledge and understanding of the period/context. [AO1] The overall judgement is given but is only stated or insecure. [AO2] Maximum 6 marks for Level 2 answers that do not go beyond aspects prompted by the stimulus points. 3 9-12 An explanation is given, showing some analysis, that is mainly directed at the conceptual focus of the question. It shows a line of reasoning that is generally sustained, although some passages may lack coherence and organisation. [AO2] Accurate and relevant information is included, showing good knowledge and understanding, contextualization is clear and evident. [AO1] The overall judgement is given with some justification, bu some criteria selected for the required judgement are left implicit or not validly applied. [AO2] Maximum 10 marks for Level 3 answers that do not go beyond aspects prompted by the stimulus points. 4 13-16 Analytical explanation is given. [AO2] Accurate and relevant information is precisely selected, showing wide-ranging knowledge and understanding. [AO1] Criteria for the required judgement are justified and applied in the process of reaching the overall judgement. [AO2] No access to Level 4 for answers that do not go beyond aspects prompted by the stimulus points.

3.1. What impression does the author give about Stalin’s c…

3.1. What impression does the author give about Stalin’s cult of personality? You must use Extract E to explain your answer.   (6)   Level Mark Descriptor   0 No rewardable material. 1 1-2 Simple valid comment is offered about an impression OR Simple comprehension of the extract is shown by the selection or paraphrase of some content to imply an impression. 2 3-4 Answers offers valid comment that infers an impression. Comprehension and some analysis of the extract is shown by selecting material to support the inference. 3 5-6 Answer explains the impression given, analysing the author’s selection and treatment of material in the extract to support the explanation.