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The Task:
To answer TWO questions on the topic of Shi Huangdi (the exact questions will be given to you in class on Friday, 26th March).
• Question One will ask you to EXPLAIN – which means you should make relationships between things clear and provide how and why.
• Question Two will ask you to DESCRIBE – which means you should provide characteristics or features.
The Process:
• A set of sources will be given to you in class on the day you do the test.
• You will have 10 minutes at the start of this class to read these sources carefully. You will be allowed to refer to the sources while writing your answers.
• You will then have 40 minutes to answer the two questions. Start each question on a new page. You should spend about 20 minutes on each question.
AREAS TO STUDY:
Before the test you should revise your class notes and textbook.
OUTCOMES BEING ASSESSED:
The NSW Board of Studies Outcomes that will be assessed for your knowledge and ability are:
M4.4 – describes people's experiences as citizens of China during the reign of Shi Huangdi.
M4.14 – creates texts using evidence to retell, describe, explain and argue, with guidance.