2. Theory – Planning for Unseen Questions

#1 How do you approach unseen questions?

Step 1: Identify the Question word, Question keyword, Rubric keywords
Step 2: Make a mindmap to plan your response including relevant evidence
Step 3: Write a thesis (argument) based on the ideas from the mindmap that answers the question
Step 4: Write 5 topic sentences
Step 5: Consider how the context links to the ideas

#2 What do you need?

• Understanding of context and authorial intent
• Understanding of key ideas in the texts
• Filled concepts tables
• Filled concept statements