Mastering Level Paper Questions

Mastering Level Paper Questions

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to confidently answer questions on a level paper.

What do you already know about answering questions on a level paper?

Understanding the Question

Read the question carefully and highlight keywords or key phrases.

Identifying Command Words

Identify command words like 'describe', 'explain', 'compare', etc. These words indicate what is expected in your response.

Planning Your Answer

Create a brief outline or plan for your answer. Organize your thoughts and ideas.

Structuring Your Response

Use a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Each paragraph should address a specific point or idea.

Providing Evidence

Support your answers with evidence from the text or other relevant sources. Use quotations or specific examples.

Checking for Clarity and Accuracy

Review and revise your answer for clarity, accuracy, and coherence. Ensure that you have addressed all parts of the question.

Practice and Feedback

Practice answering sample questions and seek feedback from peers or teachers. Learn from your mistakes and improve.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.