- SBQ - Inference (3NA) / Higher Order Inference (3Exp)
- SEQ on Ch2
Please manage your time well. You should spend no more than 15 minutes on your SBQ, and no more than 30 minutes on your SEQ.
The remaining 5 minutes is a buffer just in case you spent more time than you should.
3D
Higher order inference - requires 1 supported inference and identification of purpose.
- Supported inference - Inference/Support/Explanation
- Purpose - Audience & Action/Reaction of audience
3N2
You are required to write 2 supported inferences only. Do not include purpose as it will not be marked this common test. Your supported inferences must have a valid inference with relevant support and explanation, otherwise it is counted as invalid.
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Simple inference
Give 2 inferences, and get relevant evidence from the source.
Look at the question:
- What does this source tell you/show you (ISSUE)
Always look at issue AND guiding questions PLUS background information and put the source into context
Higher order inference
2 inferences with PURPOSE (hit highest level)
What cartoonist/writer wants the audience to do/to have
the source wants audience to [key verb] [issue] and act/react [in particular way]
the cartoonist/writer wants the [audience] to feel [key verb/adjective] [reiterate inference] so that [reaction from audience]
how to get intended audience – look at the provenance. put yourself in the shoes of the author/writer.
valid inference + evidence + intended audience + outcome
ALL LINKED!
