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AQA GCSE History includes narrative account questions, typically worth 8 marks. These questions ask you to "write an account" or "write a narrative account" of a sequence of events. Despite the name, this is not simply storytelling — the examiner wants an analytical narrative that explains how events are connected and shows cause and consequence. This lesson teaches you how to write effective narrative answers.
Narrative account questions typically use this wording:
"Write an account of how [event/development] led to [outcome]." [8 marks]
Examples:
Key Concept: The word "how" is crucial. You are not just listing events — you are explaining how one event led to or caused the next. The narrative must show a chain of cause and consequence.
Understanding the difference between narrative and description is essential for achieving top marks.
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