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Slide 1: E xam Tip No. 1

Slide 2: = Structu re The way you answer a question has a big impact upon how many points you will be
awarded. The key to understanding this is that answers MUST have a structure - Eg: they must have a
beginning, a middle and an end. This power point will show you how to do this along with other tips in
which to pick up higher marks.

Slide 4: Identify and Underline the key words (… and directly use them throughout your answer) How wa
s Hitle r a b le to b e c om e Dic ta tor of G e rm a ny a fte r h e b e c a m e C h a nc e llor? Which key
words would you underline and use throughout you answer?

Slide 5: Always begin your answer with the words from the question QUESTION: How was Hitler able to
become Dictator of Germany after he became Chancellor? ANSWER: Hitler was able to become Dictator
of Germany after he became Chancellor because

Slide 6: SMACK the Then…. examiner in the face. Therefore – directly answer the question in your 1st
paragraph. Make him/her realise that you know what you are talking about. SOURCE A: An example of
how to do it. This also creates a structure as the Do you know how long it takes next paragraph will an
experienced examiner to include explanation mark an exam paper that would about your main take you
90 minutes to points. complete? 8 minutes!

Slide 7: QUESTION: How was Hitler able to become Dictator of Germany after he became Chancellor?
ANSWER: Hitler was able to become Dictator of Germany after he became Chancellor because of the
Reichstag fire, the enabling law and the banning of political parties. This then acts as an introduction and
therefore the 1st part of your structure!

Slide 8: 2nd paragraph – Back up your points by using the words:

Slide 9: Finish off with a paragraph beginning with the word: This allows you to sum up your points in
relation to what the question is asking you to do (and therefore completing your STRUCTURE)

Slide 10: For higher marks include the most important reason within your conclusion. As you should be
aware of by now – making a judgement about which reason was the most important should get you to
an A grade. Overall, it is clear that there were a combination of reasons that ultimately allowed Hitler to
become Dictator after he became Chancellor. I think that the most important reason was _______
because….

Slide 11: Summary = Structur Then…. SMACK the e examiner in the face. 2nd paragraph – Back up your
points by using the words: Identify and Underline the key words (… and directly use them throughout
your answer) Finish off with a paragraph beginning with the word: Always begin your answer with the
words from the question