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 * Welcome to CSHS Revolutions History: FRANCE**


 * Exam Overview: 2 hour paper**

Students must complete Sections A OR B on France.
SECTION A __PART 1 - A of S 1: Revolutionary ideas, leaders, movements & events [1781-4 Aug 1789]:__

Paragraph responses: 2 Q. x 10 marks = TOTAL 20 marks Approx. **15 minutes** per question
__PART 2 - A of S 2: Creating a new society [5 Aug 1789 - 1795 Dissolution of Convention]__ Analytical response to document (primary/secondary source) or image: 2 Q x 2 marks(?) for content; 1Q x 6 marks for context; 1Q x 10 marks for evaluation = TOTAL **20 marks** = Approx. **30 minutes** in total.
 * 30 minutes** totally


 * OR**

Essay =** TOTAL 20 marks = Approx. **30 minutes **in total** You need to 'save' 5 minutes to allow time to review your answers!
 * SECTION B**
 * __PART 1 - A of S 1: Revolutionary ideas, leaders, movements & events [1781-4 Aug 1789]:__ **
 * Analytical response to document (primary/secondary source) or image: 2 Q x 2 marks(?) for content; 1Q x 6 marks for context; 1Q x 10 marks for evaluation = TOTAL 20 marks = Approx. ****30 minutes** ** in total **
 * __PART 2 - A of S 2: Creating a new society [5 Aug 1789 - 1795 Dissolution of Convention]__ **
 * AND,**

The **essential writing skills** you will require are the ability to write:
 * clear & concise extended (paragraph) responses that demonstrate relevance, a sound level of knowledge & understanding
 * clear & concise analytical responses to key documents/images that demonstrate comprehension, contextual analysis and evaluative skills
 * clear & concise essay (600-800 words) that demonstrates again, strong analytical & evaluative skills supported by specific, detailed evidence

Students are encouraged to //actively// take notes under the following headings - & on separate pages! 1. **Timeline for both A of S. 1 & 2 ** 4. **Leaders** - summarising table (Name / title / Organisation or club / Ideas & publication / Significance) 5. **Facts -** specific & detailed knowledge to be used as evidcnce 6. **Quotes** - max of 2 lines in length! Primary & Secondary Sources
 * Recommendations for effective note-taking:**
 * 2. Maps**
 * 3. Definitions**