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June 11th, 2007
As I get better at this I won’t have to send you around on links but for the moment you will just have to click elsewhere. Whilst you are doing that check out channel 4 and their castles website. Good for comaprisons.
Rochester Coursework Markscheme Q1
June 11th, 2007
This is how I will mark the coursework you can use this to help you attain higher grades. It will also help you attain what you want to when doing your coursework. Try marking your own work!!!
Why did the
Normans build castles? And do these reasons apply to
Rochester?
Any explanation is confined to the introduction or conclusion and is not sustained.
|
Basic Description |
Level 1 |
Describes or lists the reasons for building castles at |
1-2 |
|
Simple Understanding |
Level 2 |
Describes or lists, but provides some explanation. Any link between the building of two castles is almost accidental. |
3-5 |
There is a sustained argument of some description that is in the main body of the answer. The answer also compares some aspects of castles.
|
Multi-Causal or Developed Explanation |
Level 3 |
Developed explanation of causes or reasons for castle building. Explains the building of Rochester |
6-8 |
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Reasoned Judgement |
Level 4 |
Complex explanation, it is supported by reasoned judgements. Eg: the role of individuals, most important factor, especially if operating at different times. |
9-10 |
Rochester Coursework Q1
June 11th, 2007
Castles Coursework Question One
Title: Why did the
Normans build castles? Do these reasons apply to
Rochester?
An introduction.
- How the siege Why the Normans built motte and bailey castles when they first arrived. (1066-1087)
- Remembering that their reasons were different as time went on. ( CONQUEST and CONTROL )
- Why
Rochester was area of strategic importance.
- Why we believe there was a motte and bailey castle before the stone keep.
- Why the motte and bailey castles were vunerable.
- of 1088 may have influenced the kings decision to upgrade the castle walls.
- Why the
Normans improved their motte and baileys
- When the stone tower was built, for who and how much it cost? (What message can we deduce from this?)
- A conclusion.
Maps and Illustrations MUST include:
- A map of Kent; which must be annotated with information about why
Rochester’s position was so important.
- Photocopies or scanned images of motte and bailey and stone keep castles (Make sure they are in the appropriate pare of your essay. i.e. Under or beside where you are explaining them.)
- References to the Domesday book plus some inferences from this.
Key vocabulary.
Strategic, footholds, conquer, vunerable, outnumbered, provoked, secure, routeway, intersection, technology, dominate, control and defence.
