Transcript How do we identifying the ‘usefulness of evidence’

How do we identify the ‘usefulness
of evidence’
Learning Outcomes
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By the end of this lesson you will ….
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Use the method of DIE (describe, interpret,
evaluate) when analysing sources
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understand that a source is only useful if it has
relevant content and it is reliable
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identify how to plan to answer coursework Q 4.
Starter Activity
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Match up the key words with the correct
description on your worksheet.
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content
language
reliability
tone
nature of the source
inference
propaganda
Starter Extension
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Look at coursework Question 4 and plan the
topics for each paragraph in the boxes. (you
choose the number you want to use.)
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Compare the Usefulness of Sources D and
G in understanding the effects upon the
lives of people in Plymouth.
Answers to the Starter Activity
tone
the emotion of the source
reliability
how trustworthy a source is
content
what the source tells you/face value factual
information
propaganda
producing positive materials to make you think in a
certain way
inference
what the source suggests / your interpretation of
it’s content
language
the choice of specific words
nature of the
source
the type of source eg. Diary extract, newspaper
article
How to Analyse Sources - DIE
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When looking at sources for the first time, historians
usually use a method called DIE. This stands for:
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Describe
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Interpret
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Evaluate
How to Analyse Sources - DIE
Describe -look at the nature of
the source
1. what is it? newspaper, diary, political cartoon,
photo, speech …….
2. when was it produced?
Was it during an important event eg, war?
or was it something remembered after an event?
3. who produced it? The government, a
private individual, a company, a newspaper …….
How to Analyse Sources - DIE
Interpret – what does the
source tell you / content –
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what does it tell you?
And how does this
help you answer the
Q?
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what doesn’t it tell
you? what factual
information is
missing?
How to Analyse Sources - DIE
Evaluate – can we trust
the source / is it reliable?
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why might we be able to
trust it?
does it have any reason to
lie? (it helps to look at the
description of the source)
look at why it might have
been produced – was its
purpose to inform /
entertain / propaganda
Activity 2
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Watch the Video Clip and decide ‘how
useful is this source in understanding the
effects of bombing on Iraqi people’
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You will be asked to make notes in the
table on your sheet
Activity 2
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Watch the CNN Video Clip and decide ‘how useful is this
source in understanding the effects of bombing on Iraqi
people’
Describe
Interpret
Evaluate
What CNN news report
When At start of Iraq
War
Who CNN (US
broadcaster)
Strengths video footage
as it happens, live
image, you can see the
explosions and can infer
that damage was high.
Weaknesses only
shows one part of
Baghdad,
Strengths intent is to
inform (not
propaganda)
Weaknesses
Only what the Iraqi
government wanted to
be seen. They
controlled what was
filmed
So how useful do you think this source is…..
Activity 3
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Look at the football report and decide ‘how
useful is this source in understanding the
performance of Plymouth Argyle?
Bristol City 1-2 Plymouth
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Bristol City: Basso, Orr, Carey, Fontaine (Vasko 66), McAllister, Brian
Wilson (Sproule 46), Carle, Elliott, McIndoe, Byfield (Trundle 70),
Adebola.
Subs Not Used: Weale, Murray.
Goals: Trundle 74 pen.
Plymouth: Douglas, Connolly, Seip, Anderson, Sawyer, Teale (Abdou
79), Wotton, Clark, Halmosi (Nalis 69), Easter (Mackie 79), Fallon.
Subs Not Used: MacLean, Hodges.
Goals: Fallon 45, 59.
Att: 19,011.
() = players substituted
Ref: Tony Bates (Staffordshire).
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www.bbc.co.uk / 15.03.08
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Activity 3 - Answers
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Decide ‘how useful is this source in
understanding the performance of Plymouth
Argyle?
Describe
Interpret
Evaluate
What match report
When 15.03.08
Who www.BBC.co.uk
Strengths goals scored,
subs, players names,
referee, attendance
Weaknesses no
information on weather,
performance eg. Were
they lucky?
Strengths
Objective facts, no
reason to lie, can be
crossreferenced/checked
Weaknesses no
feeling/emotion. No eye
witness accounts
So how useful do you think this source is…..
Bristol City
Plymouth
Argyle
Plenary – preparation for Q4
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DEVELOPING
YOUR SOURCE
ANALYSIS SILLS
Coursework Question 4
‘Compare the Usefulness
of Sources D and G in
understanding the
effects upon the lives of
people in Plymouth’.
Plenary – preparation for Q4
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YOUR TASK
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Using the knowledge that you have
gained from this lesson, use the space
below to identify what you need to
consider in answering this
question.
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You might like to draw up a table, or
make notes in a different format eg.
using a model map or making bullet
point notes under headings.
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You do not need to make notes yet,
just come up with a framework.
DEVELOPING
YOUR SOURCE
ANALYSIS SILLS
Remember – there are 3 steps for each source.
Lesson Summary
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By the end of this lesson we have ….
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used the method of DIE (describe, interpret,
evaluate) when analysing sources
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understood that a source is only useful if it has
relevant content and it is reliable
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identified how to plan to answer coursework Q 4
Final thought….. Mark scheme
Level 1
(1-2)
Simple statements about usefulness based on content
&/or nature of source
Level 2
(3-4)
Developed statements drawing inferences from nature
&/or content of sources
Level 3
(5-7)
Developed analysis of strengths and weaknesses using
nature &/or content of sources to reach a judgement
Level 4
(8-9)
Developed analysis of strengths and weaknesses using
nature &/or content of sources to logical, sustained
judgement. Also cross references sources to show the
impact and extent of the raids.