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Answering extended writing questions How to get top marks in extended writing questions in GCSE Science.

GCSE Science - How to write good answers to 6 mark questions

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Answering extended writing questionsHow to get top marks in extended writing questions in GCSE Science.

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Answering extended writing questions

Step 1:0Circle all of the words and phrases that give you a clue

about what you should include in your answer.

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Answering extended writing questions

Step 1:0Circle all of the words and phrases that give you a clue

about what you should include in your answer.

WITH THE PERSON SAT NEXT TO YOU, WRITE A QUICK PLAN FOR HOW YOU WOULD STRUCTURE

YOUR ANSWER.

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Answering extended writing questions

Step 2:0How should your answer be structured?0Don’t try to answer the question just yet. Instead,

plan…0 How many sections will your answer need?0 What idea will each section cover?

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Answering extended writing questions

Wegener question structure:03 different sections:1. Why did Wegener think the continents had moved?2. Why did Geologists reject the idea?3. How did the theory come to be accepted?

There are six marks available so there should be at least two points for each section of your answer.

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Answering extended writing questions

Step 3:0Fill in the details for each section of your answer,

remembering to do the following:1. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding

of the subject area.2. Answer in continuous prose.3. Put points in a logical order and link them together.4. Use the information provided to give a clear and

detailed answer to the question.5. Faultless spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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Answering extended writing questions

WRITE A LIST OF THE KEY WORDS YOU WOULD NEED TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ANSWER.

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Answering extended writing questions

WRITE A LIST OF THE KEY WORDS YOU WOULD NEED TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ANSWER.

NOW PLAN A STARTING SENTENCE FOR YOUR ANSWER.

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Answering extended writing questions

WRITE A LIST OF THE KEY WORDS YOU WOULD NEED TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ANSWER.

NOW PLAN A STARTING SENTENCE FOR YOUR ANSWER.

ONCE YOU THINK YOU HAVE A GOOD ENOUGH STARTING SENTENCE, WRITE A FULL ANSWER TO

THE QUESTION.

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Answering extended writing questions

USE THE PEER ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE SHEET TO HELP YOU TO MAKR THE ANSWER WRITTEN BY

ANOTHER GROUP.

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Answering extended writing questions

Look at the model answer you have been given.

Discuss with your partner the features that make this a good six mark answer.

Annotate the sheet with your ideas.