What do these all have in common?

Take 4 and explain how?

Unit 3 Power
LO: To understand the
skills and format that
are in the Power exam
Success Criteria
To know which questions
to answer and how
To explain how the topics
relate to power
To consider what issues
there might be
Exam Content
Answer 3 Questions
Both from Section A
One from Section B (you
choose)

It is two hours long so spend
an hour on A, an hour on B

The paper is worth 80 marks
40 for section A combined
and 40 for section B
A part questions are
persuasive pieces.
The first will ask you to argue
the case for one point of
view
You must then develop a
persuasive argument for the
opposing view

B part questions are balanced
answers, that need to
include multiple views with
equal points for these views
Observation task:
You have 45 seconds to read this information it will then disappear, how much can
you remember
Power
What does this word mean?
Try to think of different types of
power/circumstances power used
Useful words linked to power for exam
Empower- to give or provide power to, to enable
Transcend- to go beyond, or to be superior to
Mitigate- to make less severe, serious or painful
Deference-respectful submission or yielding to the opinion or
power/ influence of someone or something
Codified- arranging laws or rules into a systematic code
Objectivity- judgement based upon observation not influenced by
emotional or personal opinion
Authority having influence, permission or rights to make decision
Submissive to give in to or follow without question

Task: Add these word to your spider gram include definitions if you
are uncertain

POWER
A) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Energy Debate
2) Medicine and Health
3) Ethical Responsibilities of
Scientists

B) SOCIETY AND POLITICS
1) Distribution of power
2) Equal Opportunities
3) Law enforcement

C) ARTS AND THE
MEDIA
1) Art as
empowerment
2) Arts and media
commentators
3) Media pressure
and impact

E) BELIEFS AND
VALUES
1) Attitudes towards
Authority
2) Rights and
Responsibilities
3) Nationalism and
Internationalism

D) BUSINESS AND
INDUSTRY
1) Impact of
Advertising
2) Large
Corporations
3) Free Trade, Fair
Trade

Task One: in one colour
add how each element
might link to the concept
of power
Task Two: In another colour
try to think of examples in the
news or in your own
knowledge of where we have
seen it be an issue.
Writing an essay
Your answers must be made up of continuous
prose (no bullet points)
Use good English and use specialist vocabulary
where appropriate
Organise information clearly eg
Each paragraph must try to follow PEEL pattern and
have a purpose
It is a good average to aim to make 3 points on one
particular view ie 3 paragraphs for 20 mark
question, 6 for a 40 mark to make it balanced.

Writing an essay
P E E L
What does this stand for?
Write a paragraph about the following statement.
General Studies helps to widen my knowledge
Make your point
Provide evidence/example
Explain provide reason for making point (why)
Link back to the question (sometimes this might involve a
judgement)

Swap with a partner can you find the above 4 elements in the
paragraph. How do you know?

Review
To know which questions
to answer and how
To explain how the topics
relate to power
To consider what issues
there might be

On whiteboards provide
some info for each
criteria to show me that
you have achieved this
lesson