Shaun's Question 1

On the Trail of the Beast of Bodmin Moor

Question -

Imagine you are Charlie Wilson, the wildlife biologist from the Agricultural Development Advisory Service.

Write a summary report on the investigation into the 'Beast of Bodmin Moor' case, disproving the animal's existence. 

In your report you should write:

1. an overview of this situation regarding the Beast.
2. your reasons and evidence for believing the Beast does not exist.
3. about the consequences of people being led to believe the Beast exists.

Mark Scheme -

1. 

• The problem [Terrorise livestock, stalk the area...] 
• 2 locations named [North Cornwall, Bodmin Moor, Altarnun...]
• 1 fact/figure [12 years, 17 wild cats...]
• A brief description [Puma, foul scream, 3ft long, with a tail of 18 inches...]
• 2 relation to locals [Hunting the beast, sightings, loss of £1000 in livestock...]

2. 

• Clear statement about the Beast not existing
• Valid reasons regarding proof in the context of the article
• Valid reasons arguing against the opinions and views of other people
• Reference to the text to back this up
• Linking and very brief conclusion

3. 

• General public fear and worry 
• Danger of people going out to hunt the beast
• Wasting time/money (/similar statement)
• Personal (Mr. Wilson) point [eg. wasting his time, other expansion from text]
• Extra mark for any other valid consequence drawn from the text