Question 2: Find links, select quotations and make inferences
You will need to read the text and summarise the main ideas. A summary is a shortened
version of what you have read. You will need to make inferences and select evidence to
support your ideas. You will also need to look for the differences between texts A + B.
Use this structure to help you write your answer:
Begin each paragraph with a connective: Use the
Firstly following
Secondly structure
Finally each
Also paragrap
Furthermore h: DEICEI
When you compare you are looking for Difference
differences between the two texts. s
To show a difference you should use the
Evidence
following words in your answer: However, Whereas, On the other hand
from
sourceyou
An inference is when you read between the lines – what is the quote suggesting? Begin A
inference with Inference
This suggests....
– what
This implies....
This shows....
Step by step advice for this question:
Read the question carefully. Underline key words.
Read Source A completely and underline any information which helps you to answer
the question.
Read Source B completely and underline any information that shows the differences
between Source A.
Draw a small table to plan your answer.
Read your work through carefully to double check your answers.
Top Tips:
Spend 15 minutes on this question.
Plan your answer.
You will need to find 2 differences and write 2 paragraphs.
Each paragraph should follow this structure: DEICEI
You must make inferences
You will need to read the text and summarise the main ideas. A summary is a shortened
version of what you have read. You will need to make inferences and select evidence to
support your ideas. You will also need to look for the differences between texts A + B.
Use this structure to help you write your answer:
Begin each paragraph with a connective: Use the
Firstly following
Secondly structure
Finally each
Also paragrap
Furthermore h: DEICEI
When you compare you are looking for Difference
differences between the two texts. s
To show a difference you should use the
Evidence
following words in your answer: However, Whereas, On the other hand
from
sourceyou
An inference is when you read between the lines – what is the quote suggesting? Begin A
inference with Inference
This suggests....
– what
This implies....
This shows....
Step by step advice for this question:
Read the question carefully. Underline key words.
Read Source A completely and underline any information which helps you to answer
the question.
Read Source B completely and underline any information that shows the differences
between Source A.
Draw a small table to plan your answer.
Read your work through carefully to double check your answers.
Top Tips:
Spend 15 minutes on this question.
Plan your answer.
You will need to find 2 differences and write 2 paragraphs.
Each paragraph should follow this structure: DEICEI
You must make inferences
