Lesson Objectives
• To identify the types of questions on
Section B of the American West Paper
• To explain why the Native Americans
were able to live successfully on the
Plains
How does Section B on the American West paper work?
• This is the specialist knowledge section of
the paper and can be on any topic in the
American West
• You will have a choice between two
questions – question 2 or question 3 (these
will be on different topics)
• Each question has 3 parts, eg. 2a, 2b and
2c – you much answer all parts of ONE
question
• a = 4 marks, b = 8 marks, c = 12 marks
• Time per question = number of marks +
5mins
How were dances used by Plains Indians?
4 marks
• 4 marks = 9 mins
• 2 killer points
• 2 chunky paragraphs
What do I have to do for a 4 mark
question?
• Target: Understanding of the key features of
the period
• Candidates either submit no evidence or fail to
address the question 0
• Level 1: Explanation shows recognition and simple
understanding of the key feature mentioned in
the question. Answers will show simple
recognition of the topic 1-2
• Level 2: Explanation shows understanding in a
broader context of the period. Answers will
show knowledge of some distinctive features of
the topic 3-4
Source E Indian fighting tactics
From an account in Hunting Grounds of the
Great West, by Colonel Dodge,1877.
Their fights with each other are nearly
always surprise attacks. The first impulse
of the Indian on being surprised is to do
what animals do and run away as fast
as possible. However they never stand and
fight and rarely face up to a charge.
When their greater numbers make them bold
enough they form an army of
different bands, each under a chief.
b) Using Source E and your own knowledge, explain how the
Plains Indians ideas of bravery and warfare were different
from those of white people.
• 8 marks = 13 minutes
• 2 killer points other than the one in the
source
• 2 chunky paragraphs
What do I need to do for an 8 mark question?
• Target Understanding of the key features of the period
• Candidates either submit no evidence /fail to address the question 0
• Level 1: Discusses the source only OR Describes the Indian dances
simple understanding of the rules of spelling, punctuation and
grammar. It is generally coherent but basic in development 1-2
• Level 2: Considers a singular cause (probably based upon the
quotation offered) and/or mentions other aspects related to the
topic
The answer demonstrates developed understanding of the rules of
spelling, punctuation and grammar. It is reasonably well organised and
presented in a clear and effective manner 3-5
• Level 3: Explains more than one cause related to the lack of law and
order. At this level responses will explain more than one or two
aspects apart from those suggested in the quotation The answer
demonstrates developed understanding of the rules of spelling,
punctuation and grammar. It is well organised with an appropriate form
and style of writing. Some specialist vocabulary is used.
Why were the Indians able to
survive on the Plains before the
arrival of white people?
(12 marks)
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12 marks = 17 minutes
4 chunky paragraphs
3 key reasons
Conclusion explaining most important
factor or showing links between factors
Target: An understanding and evaluation of causation
Candidates either submit no evidence or fail to address the question 0
Level 1: Answers that provide general statements, describe single factors
or factual details of the actions of the government 1-2
Level 2: Answers that comment briefly on several factors, to do with the
topic. Answers at this level are likely to assume the importance of
factor(s)
OR
Answers that identify and explain one factor, in depth, to do with the
topic. Answers at this level are likely to assume the importance of the
factor 3-6
Level 3: Answers that recognise and explain several factors to do with the
topic in specific detail. Answers at this level may begin to evaluate the
importance of factor(s) 7-10
Level 4: Answers that develop out of level 3 and evaluate the relative
importance of individual factors or come to a summary assessment about
the factors involved or provide details of the links between factors 11-12
What 3 key tips for the exam
have you learnt today?