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Rs gcse exam strucutre tips please

Hi i have my first rs paper (aqa gcse) in 10 days and i really struggle with exam technique and how to structure my answers and write it. i know rs is an essay based subject, and i thought i would be okay with essays because i recently got a 9 in my gcse history test grade but i just really struggle with how to write the answers. if anyone could give me how they structure their answer and a model answer, that would be great!! i got a 4 in paper 1 and 6 in paper 2, and im aiming for a 9 but most reastically going to get a 6 and so i just want some tips :smile:

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by soulk1m
Hi i have my first rs paper (aqa gcse) in 10 days and i really struggle with exam technique and how to structure my answers and write it. i know rs is an essay based subject, and i thought i would be okay with essays because i recently got a 9 in my gcse history test grade but i just really struggle with how to write the answers. if anyone could give me how they structure their answer and a model answer, that would be great!! i got a 4 in paper 1 and 6 in paper 2, and im aiming for a 9 but most reastically going to get a 6 and so i just want some tips :smile:

For 12 markers use the PEE structure to compare different religious views in one paragraph in paper 1, for example in in Islam the question could ask:
'To describe God as 'omnipotent' is the best way to understand God'

POINT: Some muslims may agree with this statement because God has the power to change anything and everything.
EVIDENCE: In the Quran it says "God is the sustainer of all creation".
EXPLAIN: This reaffirms the idea that God is all-powerful as he has the power to sustain all creation
You could counteract this argument in the same paragraph saying God is merciful is more important, then give a quote to support your point, and explain why this would be important to muslims OR why it can be seen as more important in general.
And do this for every paragraph

I hope this helps 🙂
(edited 11 months ago)

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by xoaishaa
For 12 markers use the PEE structure to compare different religious views in one paragraph in paper 1, for example in in Islam the question could ask:
'To describe God as 'omnipotent' is the best way to understand God'
POINT: Some muslims may agree with this statement because God has the power to change anything and everything.
EVIDENCE: In the Quran it says "God is the sustainer of all creation".
EXPLAIN: This reaffirms the idea that God is all-powerful as he has the power to sustain all creation
You could counteract this argument in the same paragraph saying God is merciful is more important, then give a quote to support your point, and explain why this would be important to muslims OR why it can be seen as more important in general.
And do this for every paragraph
I hope this helps 🙂

thank you so much!!!

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