What is the message/what is the purpose of this

source

Message of SourceHow do I answer this question?

• i.e. What it the message of this source?

• Follow your triangle

1) Always begin with the message of the source NOT a description of it – what points are being made by the person who produced it?

2) Details of the source used to support this3) Bring in your own knowledge to support this

Purpose / motive for productionHow do I answer these questions?

• i.e. Why was this source produced in ....?

• Comments on who was responsible for the source

• What might the person achieve? Are they trying to persuade someone of their strength/play on existing prejudices/gain sympathy/influence opinions/provide justification for their actions?

• Comments on the intended audience• Is the source directed at a particular group in

society?

Purpose / motive for productionHow do I answer these questions?

• Use of contextual knowledge• The context in which it was produced is often a

give away.• Was it produced at the time of an

election/when a certain group wanted sympathy or support/ when the government wanted people to behave a certain way/support a cause/react to a particular event?

• You must ALWAYS quote from written sources/describe pictures.

What is the message of this source? (6)

The Philanthropic Highway Man

Why was this poster produced in 1913? (7)

What is the message of this source? (6)

Why was this poster produced in 1915? (6)