Big Picture: How do I successfully complete my introduction for

controlled assessment?

Lesson 2/2

• What: Understand the necessary steps I need to take to achieve a level 3 in my introduction

• How: By critically analysing exemplar introductions

• Why: So I can complete the first section of my controlled assessment today

Connect: Spot the mistake…

• Cross reference your common mistakes work sheet.

How many errors can you spot?

• With a coloured pencil highlight them.

• Now discuss with a partner why you think these are errors.

…the common mistakes are:

• No labelling through directed arrows to specific areas on map

• Lyme Regis- incorrect spelling

• Dorset is a county NOT a country!

• Inaccurate data e.g. population size.

• Information has not been sourced

• Title is too vague

Activate: So…how can I successfully complete my introduction today?

Strand I have achieved a level 3 because… Tick

Introduction I have stated my research question

I have located my case study using a

labelled map with explanation

I have used secondary information sources

(websites) to describe the area

I have stated my key concepts and defined

what they mean

TASK: Open your controlled assessment guidebook. How many strands of the introduction can you already check off? Tick them off in the right hand column.

What concepts did we investigate?

• Long shore drift

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Transportation

• Higher: You will define the different types of erosion/ deposition

Help! I can’t remember what these concepts mean!

• Open the back of your controlled assessment handbook to the glossary of key terms.

• Use the key term list to support you as you write your key concepts.

“The key concepts I am investigating are…

I will now briefly explain what each concept means…”

What resources do I have to support me today?

What resources do I have to help me today?

• 1. Tgi space > geography > coastal zone > controlled assessment > introduction

• 2. My GCSE guide book

• 3. The example template

• 4. Your information resources

• 5. The introduction is low control so I can help you with parts and you are also allowed to help each other.

Remember: Do not copy and paste!

Demonstrate: Now complete your introduction…

Reflect: How many key points can you now tick off your checklist?

Strand I have achieved a level 3 because… Tick

Introduction I have stated my research question

I have located my case study using a

labelled map with explanation

I have used secondary information sources

(websites) to describe the area

I have stated my key concepts and defined

what they mean