Unpacking Paper 1- Written Examination

Global Perspectives
Grade 10

For Revision Purpose

S.no Question Sample Question How to write the Answer

Number

1 1a Identify the number/percentage In this question you have to look at Source 1

and answer the question- usually identify
the number/percentage
Key skill tested- identification

2 1 b (i) Identify generalization Write the statement from the source which
you think is a generalization

3 1 b (ii) Why is it a generalization ● Explain why it is a generalization

● Key words from the definition of
generalization should be used-
broad statement, might not be true,
is not relevant for all etc

4 1c Describe the perspective ● State the key argument/issue in your

words
● Identify the causes
● Identify the consequences
● Identify the values
● Identify the course of action as
mentioned

5 1d Which cause/consequence is most ● Key skill tested- Reasoning

significant ● State any one cause/consequence
which you think is most significant
● Remember not to incorporate more
points- just state any one which is
most significant in your opinion
● Give 3 valid reasons in support of
your answer
● Give examples wherever possible

6 2a Explain the strengths and ● Strengths:

weaknesses of the research a) relevant evidence and
argument
b) examples used to support
argument
c) interview from experts cited –
Oxfam
d) uses rhetorical questions
 e) Permission taken
f) Notes, recording done
g) uses some statistical
evidence
h) clear values and ethical
stance
i) Quotation used
j) any other reasonable
response.
● Weaknesses:
a) Only one interview
b) expertise of author not known
c) One perspective taken
d) Permission not taken
e) Notes not taken
f) Anonymity not taken care of
g) Noise in the background
h) any other reasonable
response.

Marks given for reasoned, clear and

structured analysis and evaluation. There
should be clear reference made to the
source (quote/summary)

7 2b Test the Claim ● Possible Evidence

a) compare
statistics/information on
greenhouse gases
b) data from businesses, local
authority or government
c) individual testimony or
personal experience
d) material from the internet
e) national and local
governments and their
departments
f) experts in climate
change/environmental issue
g) research reports
h) media and the internet
i) UN/WHO/WWF etc.
j) other relevant response.
● Possible methods:
a) review of secondary
sources/literature/research/d
ocuments
b) interview relevant
environmental agencies and
experts
 c) internet search
d) questionnaires
e) surveys
f) other relevant response.

Marks given to reasoned, clear and

structured evaluation, ways of testing the
claim should be linked to the claim.
If the answer is not linked to the claim, the
response will be awarded a maximum of 4
marks.

8 3 Whose argument is more ● Strength of reasoning:

convincing a) logic
b) structure
c) balance
d) claims
● Use of language:
a) tone – emotive, exaggerated,
precise
b) clarity
● Evidence:
a) range of information and
depth
b) relevance sufficiency –
sample
c) source – media; internet
d) date – how recent
e) different types of information
– fact, opinion, value,
anecdote
f) testimony – from experience
and expert
● Sources of bias
a) local interest
b) economic
c) personal values
d) experience
● Likely consequences of the ideas
presented
a) Acceptability of their values
to others: how likely other
people are to agree with their
perspective/view

Clear, credible and well-supported

points/explanation about which argument is
more convincing. Coherent, structured
evaluation of both arguments with clear
comparison.
 The response contains usually three (or
more) developed evaluative points, and may
include some undeveloped points. Material
from the sources is used as evidence to
support the evaluation; clear reference to
the evidence and/or arguments in the
source e.g. quotation/summary of ideas.

A clear judgement is reached

9 4 You have to choose a How to write:

recommended course of action a) State your recommended course of
from a choice of three action
b) Explain why you recommend this
course of action- give arguments
and examples
c) Mention perspectives/viewpoints of
stakeholders involved
d) Mention different arguments- why
you didn’t choose the other course of
actions.
Example- if you are arguing that
solar energy is the best form of
energy, then also mention why
energy derived from fossil fuels is
not considered viable.
e) In conclusion, link it back to the main
question

Clear, well-supported reasoning about the

issue. Different arguments and perspectives
are clearly considered. The response
usually contains a wide range of clearly
reasoned points and/or evidence to support
the views expressed, with four (or more)
developed points, and some undeveloped
points. The response is very well-structured
and a clear judgement is reached.