PROVE a claim in a Source

What do these words mean?

- to establish as true - demonstrate to be a fact - to test the correctness - to show to be dependable, etc.

- an assertion, a declaration - a statement of fact? - a positive statement?

Examples of SBQs on Proof

Does Source A prove that ? EYA
Source A shows that Do you agree? EYA Is there enough evidence in Source A prove that ? EYA How far does Source A prove that ? EYA

STEP 4: reach a judgement / conclusion based on the findings

STEP 3: check against some specific info drawn from other sources/your CK to further test the claim STEP 2: select relevant evidence from the source & show how & why it supports/does not support the claim STEP 1: note the claim that is being tested

What must you do?

- note the claim that is being tested - select relevant evidence from the source & show how/why it supports/ doesnt support the claim - check against some specific info drawn from your own knowledge to further test the claim - reach a conclusion based on the findings Study Source E.

Source E: British soldier and Catholic children. The Falls, Northern Ireland, 1987

What is the Q asking? Highlight the key & instruction words

Does Source E prove that all members of the British army are on good terms with the Catholics in Northern Ireland? Explain your answer.

Clever Starters e.g.

I agree/disagree with the writers claim that
I agree/disagree with the assertion that Yes, it does because it says that

Yes, Source A prove it because the source says that

Source A claims that . But Im not sure that this can be true because in Source B, it says that

Acquiring the Skill to Prove a Claim

Who / What type of occupation uses this skill regularly?

Why is a knowledge of how to test a claim important?

Study all sources. Do the sources show that the decline of Venice was due to its poor government policies? EYA. [7]

Study all sources. Do the sources show that the decline of Venice was due to its poor government policies? EYA. [7]

SA: Not evident

SB: Petty rules. Disregarding more important

issues (eg. rising poverty levels in the city) SC: Petty rules governing architecture by the government SD: incompetent military leaders appointed by the government. Competent men were not utilised for the best/ right government office SE: Carnival was also instituted by the govt.

Study all sources. Do the sources show that the decline of Venice was due to its poor government policies? EYA. [7]

Are there other reasons?

SB: War with Ottoman Empire

SE: Complacency of the Venetian society

Venice had carnival holidays, year end party lasting for weeks SF: Dependence on mercenary army (?)

Study all sources. Do the sources show that the decline of Venice was due to its poor government policies? EYA. [7]

Conclusion: Should have shown both sides Conclude what factors resulted in the decline of Venice