1. Spain and the New World Writing Frames
Question 2: Write a narrative… (8 marks)
[POINT] One of the key events that led to…(WFTQ)…was…FIRST BULLET POINT
[EVIDENCE] In this event…(describe the event)…
[EXPLAIN] This led to…(WFTQ)…because…
This meant that….
Therefore…
[LINK] This led to SECOND BULLET POINT because….
[POINT] The next key event that led to…(WFTQ)…was…SECOND BULLET POINT
[LINK] This led to OWN KNOWLEDGE because….
[POINT] The final event that led to…(WFTQ)…was … (YOUR OWN POINT).
[LINK] This led to (WFTQ) because….
Question 1: Explain two consequences of… (4 marks)
[POINT] One consequence of… {WFTQ} is…
[EVIDENCE] Evidence to support this is…
[EXPLAIN] This meant that… {insert precise own knowledge}
Therefore…
[POINT] Another consequence of… {WFTQ} is…
Question 3: Explain the importance of… (2 x 8 mark)
[POINT] _______ was important for (WFTQ)… because…
[EVIDENCE] Evidence to support this is…
[EXPLAIN] This shows that (WFTQ) was important for (WFTQ) because…
Therefore…

2. Question 3: Explain the importance of… (2 x 8 mark)
[POINT] _______ was important for (WFTQ)… because…
[EVIDENCE] Evidence to support this is…
[EXPLAIN] This shows that (WFTQ) was important for (WFTQ) because…
Therefore…

3. Explain 2 consequences of…(4 Marks)
Marks
Description
What did I get?
Level 1
1-2
 Simple or generalised comment is offered about a consequence.
Generalised information about the topic is included, showing limited knowledge and understanding of the period.
Level 2
3-4
Features of the period are analysed to explain a consequence.
Specific information about the topic is added to support the explanation, showing good knowledge and understanding of the period.
WWW
EBI
Marks
Description
What did I get?
Level 1
1-2
 Simple or generalised comment is offered about a consequence.
Generalised information about the topic is included, showing limited knowledge and understanding of the period.
Level 2
3-4
Features of the period are analysed to explain a consequence.
Specific information about the topic is added to support the explanation, showing good knowledge and understanding of the period.
WWW
EBI

4. Marks Description Marks Description
Write a narrative account using… (the two events given)
You will also need to provide an additional event in your answer (8 Marks)
Write a narrative account using… (the two events given)
You will also need to provide an additional event in your answer (8 Marks)
Marks
Description
Level 1
1-2
A simple or generalised narrative is provided; the account shows limited analysis and organisation of the events included.
Limited knowledge and understanding of the events is shown.
Level 2
3-5
A narrative is given, showing some organisation of material into a sequence of events leading to an outcome. The account of events shows some analysis of the linkage between them, but some passages of the narrative may lack coherence and organisation.
Accurate and relevant information is added, showing some knowledge and understanding of the events.
Maximum 4 marks for answers that do not go beyond aspects prompted by the stimulus points. 3
6-8
A narrative is given which organises material into a clear sequence of events leading to an outcome.
The account of events analyses the linkage between them and is coherent and logically structured.
Accurate and relevant information is included, showing good knowledge and understanding of the key features or characteristics of the events.
No access to Level 3 for answers which do not go beyond aspects prompted by the stimulus points.
Marks
Description
Level 1
1-2
A simple or generalised narrative is provided; the account shows limited analysis and organisation of the events included.
Limited knowledge and understanding of the events is shown.
Level 2
3-5
A narrative is given, showing some organisation of material into a sequence of events leading to an outcome. The account of events shows some analysis of the linkage between them, but some passages of the narrative may lack coherence and organisation.
Accurate and relevant information is added, showing some knowledge and understanding of the events.
Maximum 4 marks for answers that do not go beyond aspects prompted by the stimulus points. 3
6-8
A narrative is given which organises material into a clear sequence of events leading to an outcome.
The account of events analyses the linkage between them and is coherent and logically structured.
Accurate and relevant information is included, showing good knowledge and understanding of the key features or characteristics of the events.
No access to Level 3 for answers which do not go beyond aspects prompted by the stimulus points.
WWW
[]I have written a sentence about one or more events
[]I have provided factual evidence to support my point
[]I have included an additional point from my own knowledge
[]I have provided factual evidence to back up my third point
[]I have organised my answer in to chronological
[]I show how one event links to or causes another event
[]I conclude what the overall outcome of these events is
EBI
[]I need to write a sentence about one or more events
[]I need to provide factual evidence to support my point
[]I need to include an additional point from my own knowledge
[]I need to provide factual evidence to back up my third point
[]I need to organise my answer in to chronological
[]I need to show how one event links to or causes another event
[]I need to conclude what the overall outcome of these events is
WWW
[]I have written a sentence about one or more events
[]I have provided factual evidence to support my point
[]I have included an additional point from my own knowledge
[]I have provided factual evidence to back up my third point
[]I have organised my answer in to chronological
[]I show how one event links to or causes another event
[]I conclude what the overall outcome of these events is
EBI
[]I need to write a sentence about one or more events
[]I need to provide factual evidence to support my point
[]I need to include an additional point from my own knowledge
[]I need to provide factual evidence to back up my third point
[]I need to organise my answer in to chronological
[]I need to show how one event links to or causes another event
[]I need to conclude what the overall outcome of these events is

5. One event that led to …(WFTQ)… was…. In this event…
One event that led to …(WFTQ)… was…. In this event….(describe what happened)… This led to …(WFTQ) … because…. This meant that…. Therefore…. X3

6. Narrative accounts
Give a narrative account of the conquests of Pizarro.
Give a narrative account of the exploits of Cortes.
Give a narrative account of the exploits of Coloumbus in the New World.
Give a narrative account of Columbus’s search for a sponsor.
Give a narrative account of the events that led to the take over of Hispaniola.
Give a narrative account of the events that led to the destruction of the Taino people.
Give a narrative account of the events that led to the creation of an empire in the New World.

7. Explain two of the following: The importance of X for Y…
NB mark each part of the answer separately (2 x 8 marks).
Explain two of the following:
The importance of X for Y…
NB mark each part of the answer separately (2 x 8 marks).
Marks
Description 1
1-2
A simple or generalised answer is given, showing limited development and organisation of material.
Limited knowledge and understanding of the topic is shown. 2
3-5
An explanation is given, showing an attempt to analyse importance. It shows some reasoning, but some passages may lack coherence and organisation.
Accurate and relevant information is added, showing some knowledge and understanding of the period. 3
6-8
An explanation is given, showing analysis of importance. It shows a line of reasoning that is coherent and logically structured.
Accurate and relevant information is included, showing good knowledge and understanding of the required features or characteristics of the period studied.
Marks
Description 1
1-2
A simple or generalised answer is given, showing limited development and organisation of material.
Limited knowledge and understanding of the topic is shown. 2
3-5
An explanation is given, showing an attempt to analyse importance. It shows some reasoning, but some passages may lack coherence and organisation.
Accurate and relevant information is added, showing some knowledge and understanding of the period. 3
6-8
An explanation is given, showing analysis of importance. It shows a line of reasoning that is coherent and logically structured.
Accurate and relevant information is included, showing good knowledge and understanding of the required features or characteristics of the period studied.
WWW
[]I have written some sentences about one event
[]I have written some sentences about two events
[]I have provided detailed factual evidence for one event
[]I have provided detailed factual evidence for both events
[]I have stated the importance of one event in relation to the question bullet point
[]I have stated the importance of the second event in relation to the question bullet point
[]I have explained the importance of the first event showing analysis of importance
[]I have explained the importance of the second event showing analysis of importance.
EBI
[]I need to write one sentence about one event
[]I need to write two sentences about two events
[]I need to provide detailed factual evidence for one event
[]I need to provide detailed factual evidence for both events
[]I need to state the importance of one event in relation to the question bullet point
[]I need to state the importance of the second event in relation to the question bullet point
[]I need to explain the importance of the first event showing analysis of importance
[]I need to explain the importance of the second event showing analysis of importance.
WWW
[]I have written one sentence about one event
[]I have written two sentences about two events
[]I have provided detailed factual evidence for one event
[]I have provided detailed factual evidence for both events
[]I have stated the importance of one event in relation to the question bullet point
[]I have stated the importance of the second event in relation to the question bullet point
[]I have explained the importance of the first event showing analysis of importance
[]I have explained the importance of the second event showing analysis of importance.
EBI
[]I need to write one sentence about one event
[]I need to write two sentences about two events
[]I need to provide detailed factual evidence for one event
[]I need to provide detailed factual evidence for both events
[]I need to state the importance of one event in relation to the question bullet point
[]I need to state the importance of the second event in relation to the question bullet point
[]I need to explain the importance of the first event showing analysis of importance
[]I need to explain the importance of the second event showing analysis of importance.

8. Marks
Description 1
1-2
A simple or generalised answer is given, showing limited development and organisation of material.
Limited knowledge and understanding of the topic is shown. 2
3-5
An explanation is given, showing an attempt to analyse importance. It shows some reasoning, but some passages may lack coherence and organisation.
Accurate and relevant information is added, showing some knowledge and understanding of the period. 3
6-8
An explanation is given, showing analysis of importance. It shows a line of reasoning that is coherent and logically structured.
Accurate and relevant information is included, showing good knowledge and understanding of the required features or characteristics of the period studied.

10. Explain the consequences of….
Explain the importance of Columbus securing support from Isobella and Ferdinand in enabling Columbus to set sail.
Point: Securing support from Ferdinand and Isabella was important in enabling Columbus to set sail because it meant he raised funds. Evidence: Evidence to support this is… Explanation: This meant that…(WFTQ) …because… Therefore …(WFTQ)… X2

11. Explain the importance of x in y…
Explain the importance of Columbus securing support from Isobella and Ferdinand in the development of a Spanish empire.
Columbus’s arrival in the New World on the Taino people.

12. Assessment Mark Scheme
Marks
Description 1
1-2
A simple or generalised answer is given, showing limited development and organisation of material.
Limited knowledge and understanding of the topic is shown. 2
3-5
An explanation is given, showing an attempt to analyse importance. It shows some reasoning, but some passages may lack coherence and organisation.
Accurate and relevant information is added, showing some knowledge and understanding of the period. 3
6-8
An explanation is given, showing analysis of importance. It shows a line of reasoning that is coherent and logically structured.
Accurate and relevant information is included, showing good knowledge and understanding of the required features or characteristics of the period studied.