A-Level psychology [edexcel]- Burger 2009- 8 mark essay

This is an A-level psychology [EDEXCEL] lesson which focuses on writing essay style questions- particularly 8 markers. This lesson is based around an 8 mark exam question on Jerry Burger- contemporary study. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 10 slides on the power point.

Included:

• Starter, Milgram crossword. Attached as a separate document- answers included.
• Homework recap- students to discuss what they know about Burger’s research. Can be adapted so it does not refer to homework if necessary.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about what is meant by AO1, AO2 and AO3.
• Exam knowledge- chocolate bars needed to complete the activity, Students think about what is meant by each of the AO’s through analysing their chocolate bar.
• Command words in exam questions and what they require students to do.
• Introduction to the 8 mark question on Burger- students to start to think about what they would include.
• Model answer to the question provided.
• Students to have a go at planning the question- planning method included on the pp.
• Students then have a go at answering the 8 mark question.