YTSS 4E5N SS Prelims Suggested Answer Key 2024

1 Sec 4E/5NA SS PRELIMS 2024 Suggested Mark Scheme Section A: SBCS 1 Study Source A. Why do you think this statement was published? Explain your answer. Suggested Answer Note: PAMFA is in 1 sentence. Begin every sentence with “Because” Success Criteria Because it wants to convince (P) the international community that the Nigerian government is effective in dealing with the Boko Haram threat (M) so that the international community would stop criticising the Nigerian government. (A) Because at that time, as the Nigerian government has been criticized for being slow and ineffective in dealing with the terrorist groups and for disrespecting human rights during the process of its investigations (S) Because Source B states that “waging ‘a fierce encounter with the terrorists for several hours’" and “By the time that fighting was over, 21 suspected Boko Haram fighters were dead, the government group reported. Three vehicles were recovered, as were assault rifles, a rocket -propelled grenade, explosive devices and 709 rounds of ammunition” suggesting with the emphasis on the secu rity forces’ (EV) ability to take on Boko Haram through a ‘fierce encounter’ that the Nigerian security forces were able to wipe out the Boko Haram fighters, in hope that the international community would be confident in the Nigerian security forces’ ability to deal with the Boko Haram threat and stop criticising them. (Exp) Powerful verb Audience Message Feelings Action Situation Evidence Explanation 2 Study Sources B and C. How far would the cartoonists agree with one another? Explain your answer using details from the sources. Suggested Answer Note: Comparison question NO NEED to cross reference 0m if you used similar/ different/ support/ refute Success Criteria Sources B and C will agree (A) as both (CW) agree that Boko Haram’s acts are not getting the coverage required/ people know little of Boko Haram due to lack of coverage. (CC) The terrorists in Source B states that “how many massacres does it take to be in the news around here?” clearly indicate the lack of coverage of Boko Haram even though they have committed acts of violence. In Source C, the world is turning its coverage t o other issues as the cameraman is facing away from the ATQ Comparison criteria Comparison word

2 atrocities of Boko Haram. Evidence Explanation Sources B and C disagree on the actions of Boko Haram. Source B suggests that the massacres are done openly(CC) while (CW) in Source C the massacres are done in secret (CC) as seen in the closed doors and the blood seeping under the door. (Ev) Source B sh ows the massacres being carried out openly in public. (EV) ATQ Comparison criteria Comparison word Evidence Explanation Sources B and C cartoonists agree (A) in their perspectives. Both (CW) sources are mocking the lack of the media coverage and critical of Boko