History Alternative Task 3
Discussion Essay
Draft Date: 1 July 2021
Form V Class: Pink
Pupil’s Name: Hannah Moore Marks: [50]
Instructions:
1. This task requires you to consider the attached set of SIX sources (A to F) relating
to an historical question.
2. You need to independently find TWO other sources on the topic, label these
‘Source G’ and ‘Source H’.
3. Your two sources should be TEXTUAL. They must be no longer than 250 words. You
may use ellipsis to eliminate irrelevant detail.
4. Please make sure that you provide both A CAPTION and BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE
for your TWO sources in line with the formatting in this handout.
5. You MUST attach your TWO sources to this handout and you must bring this to class
when you write your draft. This pack and your TWO sources must be attached to
your draft when you submit.
6. The format is that of a source-based essay and will be marked according to the
IEB’s source-based essay rubric.
, Scale of achievement:
Rating Code Description of Competence Marks (%)
7 Outstanding 80 – 100
6 Meritorious 70 – 79
5 Substantial 60 – 69
4 Adequate 50 – 59
3 Moderate 40 – 49
2 Elementary 30 – 39
1 Not achieved 0 – 29
Pupil comment:
Parent’s/ Guardian’s comment and signature:
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Discussion Essay
Draft Date: 1 July 2021
Form V Class: Pink
Pupil’s Name: Hannah Moore Marks: [50]
Instructions:
1. This task requires you to consider the attached set of SIX sources (A to F) relating
to an historical question.
2. You need to independently find TWO other sources on the topic, label these
‘Source G’ and ‘Source H’.
3. Your two sources should be TEXTUAL. They must be no longer than 250 words. You
may use ellipsis to eliminate irrelevant detail.
4. Please make sure that you provide both A CAPTION and BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE
for your TWO sources in line with the formatting in this handout.
5. You MUST attach your TWO sources to this handout and you must bring this to class
when you write your draft. This pack and your TWO sources must be attached to
your draft when you submit.
6. The format is that of a source-based essay and will be marked according to the
IEB’s source-based essay rubric.
, Scale of achievement:
Rating Code Description of Competence Marks (%)
7 Outstanding 80 – 100
6 Meritorious 70 – 79
5 Substantial 60 – 69
4 Adequate 50 – 59
3 Moderate 40 – 49
2 Elementary 30 – 39
1 Not achieved 0 – 29
Pupil comment:
Parent’s/ Guardian’s comment and signature:
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