sbq remedial

8/13/2019 SBQ Remedial

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Yes, memory work is important: Student has to know certain terms such as

Japanese Occupation, Greater Co-EastAsia Prosperity Sphere.

Student has to remember sequence of

historical events. BUT

Memory work is not everything.

Focus on Critical Thinking Skills

Inferencing skills

The ability to explain the factors thatbrought about certain historical eventsTested in Source-Based Question (SBQ)and Structured Essay Question (SEQ)


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In the fishing ponds there are sharks, fish,crabs, squids, star fish etc. You role is to catch

the correct seafood item. If I asked you tocatch crab and you give me a fish, are youcorrect? Of course not.

You may ask But how do I know that I amcatching the correct fish?


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Well, first you will have to read the issue andremember what it ask you for.

Then when you read the sources and answerthe questions make sure that it is aligned tothe issue.


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Now the key to scoring an A1 for Source Based isto underline the question.

But do not underline all the words. Just

the issuethat they are asking you to fish for.

For example, in this question What kind of fishwill you catch for me?

What word will you underline ? Fish right? Andwhen you go to the fishing pond (which are theBackground Information and Sources A toF) just look for the fish and not the other seafood.


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Read the caption. It is always put there for areason and you will need to use it in your

answer if there is one. Look at the mark-scheme to try and gauge

how much you are expected to write. Answer directly. Don't waste your time

writing things you don't need.


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Make sure you compare and contrastbetween the sources.

Make sure you're using the right source forthat question!


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Flip the pages to the Sources. Look at the Question Issue which can be

found just above the Background

Information. The Question Issue serves as the Compass,

giving direction and focus for you. All the sources will be answering the

Question Issue Read through ALL sources and identify if it is

positive or negative, supporting or against,the question issue.


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Once you have identified every single source,flip back to the questions.

Cartoonsused as a Source could be used tosupportthe authors point of view or against,or to criticize.

You will now need to identify which techniqueof answering to employ for the differentquestions.


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Different types of questions will requiredifferent type of techniques.

Techniques of answering a question dependson the identity of the question itself.

Learn to identify the questions and recognisethe relevant techniques to apply.


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This is the identity of the most basic type ofSBQ question.Eg, Whatcan you tell from this source?

You will be required to answer in this format;

Inference

Support with evidence

Explain

Link


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Source Based Questions


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How similar are the two phones?Explain your answer

iPhone 5 Samsung Galaxy S4

OR


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Criteria Iphone 5 SamsungGalaxy

Similarity Colour White White

Difference Brand Apple Samsung


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How similar (both similarities and differences) start with similarities first

How different(both similarities and differences) start with difference first


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You should always have:

1. One differenceand one similarity

(comparing content; both supportedby evidence in the source);


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Both sources differ in saying that_________________________ .

Source A says, ______________ but in Source B

says __________. The evidence from source A is______ and evidence from source B is ______

However, both sources are similar in saying that

_______________ . The evidence from source A is_____ and the evidence from source B is

________.


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Singapore was bursting with goods. She had supplies sufficient

to last her and the hinterland for three years. Moreover, shewas still holding the supplies intended for Hong Kong, Indo-Chinaand the Malay Archipelago.All these changed when the Japanese took over Singapore. Hersupplies were immediately seized by the Japanese as part of thespoils of war. None was ever given to the civilians.

There was a large population living in the city and very little localfood production. The Japanese seized all stocks of rice, sugar, salt,

flour and milk. They gave a small portion of these supplies to theFood Control Department to be distributed to the people and keptthe rest for military use.

Source C A description of Singapore during the beginningof the Japanese Occupation

Source D A historian describing the period of the JapaneseOccupation in Singapore

Study Sources C and DHow similar are Sources C and D? Explain your answer. [6]


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Both sources agree that the Japanese took away allthe goods in Singapore. The evidence in Source C isthat all the supplies that Singapore had wereimmediately seized by the Japanese Also, the

evidence in Source D is that the Japanese seized allstocks of rice, sugar and milk.

However, both sources are different on whetherthere was food given to the people. Source C says

that food was not given but Source D says thatfood was given. The evidence in source C is none ofthe supplies was ever given to the civilians while theevidence in Source D is the Japanese gave a smallportion of these supplies to the Food Control

Department to be distributed to the people


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This is known as the comparison question.Eg, How similar are Sources A & B?

How different are Sources A & B?

There are 4things which you can compare.1. Content

2. Purpose

3. Tone

4. Provenance


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Generally, Contentis the easiest to compare. However, be careful not to commit this

common error.

Sources A & B are similar/different in terms of itscontent.

You will not get marks for such statementsbecause you are not specific enough.

Good Eg, Sources A & B are similar because they bothmention that the Japanese Rule was cruel to theChinese.


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Your answer should be in this format.

Paragraph 1Statement.Evidence. (Give 2)Explain.Link back to Question Issue.


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After talking about the Content, mention onemore point. Choose between Purpose,

Provenance and Tone.

Avoid Tone because it is the most difficult.

Do the same format.


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Paragraph 2 [For 5 marks Questions- there hasto be at least 2 inferences)

Basis of Comparison.Evidence. (Give 1 or 2)Explain.Link back to Question Issue.


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Study Sources C and D. How different are Sources C and D?Explain your answer. [5m]

Source C: A cartoon about the use of water torture on a

man by the Kempeitai.


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Source D: A historians account of what life was like for thePOWs during the Japanese Occupation.

Working parties of prisoners were formed and made to do long hours of

manual work. For example, they were asked to clean up the city, burydead bodies, restore water and electricity supplies. Large numbers ofPOWs were also sent to Thailand, where they were made to constructthe Death Railway. These POWs had to work under extremely severeconditions. The men were given simple tools to fell huge trees and cut

through rocks. They were made to work long hours and were not givenenough food to eat.

Taken from Understanding Out Past. Singapore: from colony to Nation

By Curriculum Planning and Development Division


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Difference:

Sources C and D are different on the type of punishmentby Japanese during the Japanese Occupation. [Common

criteria] Source C shows a man was brutally treated byKempeitai (Japanese military police). Source C showsthe POW being tied up by the Japanese and he washelpless when given the water torture. [Evidence]

However, Source D talks about POWs being sent toThailand as forced labour to construct the railroadlinking Thailand to Burma. Source D says "Some weresent to Thailand where they were made to construct the

death railway." [Evidence]


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Similarity:

Both Sources C and D are similar about the

cruelty of Japanese during the Japaneseoccupation. [Common criteria] Source C showsthe Japanese Kempeitai was smiling when hewas using water torture on the man [Evidence]

and Source D says "They were made to worklong hours and were not given enough food toeat." [Evidence]


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2 parts to a question:

Part a (4 marks): List 4factors

Part b (6 marks):List + elaborate + Link 2 factors

Common Test: 2 sets of questions.


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