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4 . When a group of soldiers form a circle around a city and the people inside have to live without food or water or supplies.
5 . A society/congress formed by a group of people that does the same work, so that they can act together when they experience problems.
The group must decide what information (from any reading) should be selected
1) Every group member compiles five questions. Write them down.
2) Exchange your questions with at least two other group members.
3) The group members also write down the correct answers.
4) The compiler of the questions marks all the answers.
5) Please check that the other learner’s marks are written down.
MARKS : ------------------
. Questions answered by : --------------------------
Marks out of 5 : -----------------------
Learning outcomes (LOs)
LO 1
Historical Enquiry
The learner will be able to use enquiry skills to investigate the past and present.
Assessment standards(ASs)
We know this when the learner:
1.1 continues to identify and select a variety of historical and archaeological sources relevant to an inquiry [finds sources];
1.2 evaluates the sources used (e.g. “Who created the source?”, “Is it reliable?”, “How useful is the information”) [works with sources];
1.3 interprets graphical and statistical sources [works with sources];
1.4 presents an original idea as part of an answer to questions posed [answers the question];
1.5 communicates knowledge and understanding by constructing own interpretation and argument based on the historical sources (including extended writing, artwork, graphics and drama); uses information technology where available and appropriate [communicates the answer].
LO 2
Historical knowledge and understanding
The learner will be able to demonstrate historical knowledge and understanding.
We know this when the learner:
2.1 begins to make links between historical events and processes in different contexts in the same period [chronology and time];
2.2 recognises the cause and effects of events vary in importance [cause and effect];
2.3 explains changes in a wider historical and environmental context [change and continuity].
LO 3
Historical Interpretation
The learner will be able to interpret aspects of history.
We know this when the learner:
3.1 examines historical interpretation by asking relevant questions about the author of an historical source [source interpretation];
3.3 explains why history is not objective or neutral [source interpretation];
3.4 recognises that sense of identity may influence the events in the past are interpreted [influence on interpretation];
3.5 describes main features and uses of material remains of the past in a given context [representation of the past];
3.6 explains the importance of conserving our natural and cultural heritage (e.g. objects, buildings, heritage sites) [representation of the past].
Reading 2
Possible MEMO
1. The women supplied shelter, food and provisions to the Boer commandos. Any example. They, for instance, manufactured their own cartridges.
2. When General French arrived at Kimberley, Cronje was surrounded by French’s troops from the outside and attacked from inside by besieged soldiers.Any plan; calling on the Black population for help. Any adventurous plan for sneaking away.
3. A small fort built in a strategic place, so that the guards inside it would be protected. The drawing should show the holes for taking aim and shooting with guns.
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