VCE English Question Thread

[zhen]

Hello everyone!!!

I'm currently ranked 2 in English with only 3 marks between me and rank 1. For GA1 I achieved an overall score of 80/100. I was wondering if I get A+'s on the other outcomes what SS would I be looking at?

It depends on your cohort a bit, but if you can get A+ for the exam and your semester 2 SACs, then you'll probably be set for 40+, provided your cohort is half decent so your first semester SACs are A+. But to really answer this, I need to know the strength of your cohort, since cohort strength varies massively (some schools might get like 50 scores above 40 and others might not get any) and this will give a better indication of where you're at and what that ranking translates to in terms of a VCAA letter grade.

[Mariamnourine]

It depends on your cohort a bit, but if you can get A+ for the exam and your semester 2 SACs, then you'll probably be set for 40+, provided your cohort is half decent so your first semester SACs are A+. But to really answer this, I need to know the strength of your cohort, since cohort strength varies massively (some schools might get like 50 scores above 40 and others might not get any) and this will give a better indication of where you're at and what that ranking translates to in terms of a VCAA letter grade.

To be honest with you, I'd say my cohort is weak, with only 8 people getting decent marks for English

[zhen]

To be honest with you, I'd say my cohort is weak, with only 8 people getting decent marks for English

It might depend on rank 1. If rank 1 aces the exam and gets an A+ on the exam and you also maintain your rank 2 and get an A+ on the exam, then 40+ is what you'd probably be getting unless they're really low A+. Basically it depends on what you and rank 1 get on your exams, if you maintain that ranking. Since you'd be getting the second highest exam mark for your SAC mark and rank 1 would be getting the highest exam mark for their SAC mark. So, you want at least 2 people in your cohort including yourself to do well in the exams.

[ardria]

It might depend on rank 1. If rank 1 aces the exam and gets an A+ on the exam and you also maintain your rank 2 and get an A+ on the exam, then 40+ is what you'd probably be getting unless they're really low A+. Basically it depends on what you and rank 1 get on your exams, if you maintain that ranking. Since you'd be getting the second highest exam mark for your SAC mark and rank 1 would be getting the highest exam mark for their SAC mark. So, you want at least 2 people in your cohort including yourself to do well in the exams.

Do you know how much your school's ranking matters? Or is it just your cohort (year level)?

E.g. if the school was ranked much, much more poorly than usual in 2016, but your cohort (class of 2017) is a strong (high-achieving, competitive and hard-working) one...?

[zhen]

Do you know how much your school's ranking matters? Or is it just your cohort (year level)?

E.g. if the school was ranked much, much more poorly than usual in 2016, but your cohort (class of 2017) is a strong (high-achieving, competitive and hard-working) one...?

It's cohort that matters and how your classmates do on the exam.

[maria.ali]

hi everyone,
so my prompt for text response for All About Eve is 'Eve is an outsider in the film. She never truly belongs. Discuss'
I have trouble coming up with ideas and struggle with suitable topic sentences. Can someone help me come up with some?
Thanks

[Syndicate]

hi everyone,
so my prompt for text response for All About Eve is 'Eve is an outsider in the film. She never truly belongs. Discuss'
I have trouble coming up with ideas and struggle with suitable topic sentences. Can someone help me come up with some?
Thanks

Hi,

A few suggestions you may wish to talk about in your essay:
- Women have never truly been part of the theatrical world- control is only given to men.
- 1950's is a claustrophobic world. Only the elite are allowed to enter (mention the use of doors). Women either need to employ manipulation, or be a "part of the theatre by marriage".
- Eve brings chaos into the lives of theatrical characters. She ruined careers, relationship, trusts etc...
- Although Eve did get a role in the theatre, she never truly understood the importance of it (ie she doesn't care about the SSA in the end). She is often found secluded from other characters.

[Gogo14]

our oral presentation is at the start of next term and I want to choose an issue to do....but I can't decide.
I want to do something political/ international relations that can go for 6 minutes. Would like an issue that's juicy and has principle arguments.
currently thinking about whether we should repeal obama care,  but want to see what are your thoughts and other issues out there.

[noregret]

What is the difference between language and structural devices in a film, a book and a short story?

[Ashjames]

Rank 1/2 for English, )unit 3 and 4 respectively)- Now What?

[clarke54321]

Rank 1/2 for English, )unit 3 and 4 respectively)- Now What?

Hey!

Congrats on holding such a wonderful ranking for English. What do you mean by, 'now what?'

If you're suggesting that you've already reached your peak, there is definitely always more you can do! If you haven't done so already, ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your comparative texts. Make extensive mind maps on how they are similar/different with supporting quotes, etc. At this stage of the year, it is also very important to re-visit your text response material. Perhaps your perception of the text has changed. If so, you may be able to refine initial ideas or add further depth to ideas. In this way, you may be able to bring your essays to a whole new standard.

[Ashjames]

Hey!

Congrats on holding such a wonderful ranking for English. What do you mean by, 'now what?'

If you're suggesting that you've already reached your peak, there is definitely always more you can do! If you haven't done so already, ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your comparative texts. Make extensive mind maps on how they are similar/different with supporting quotes, etc. At this stage of the year, it is also very important to re-visit your text response material. Perhaps your perception of the text has changed. If so, you may be able to refine initial ideas or add further depth to ideas. In this way, you may be able to bring your essays to a whole new standard.

Yeah, that was a bit to vague- my apologies. What I mean by that is what do I do to ensure the best SS I can achieve? (and thanks!! I didn't think I was ranked that high until someone told me)

[zhen]

Rank 1/2 for English, )unit 3 and 4 respectively)- Now What?

I'd say continue what you're already doing, but maybe ask your teacher in areas you can improve upon. Unless you're getting full marks for everything and maybe even if you get full marks there are always small things you can tweak in your essays to make them better. So, whenever you lose a mark on something find out why. In my opinion getting feedback and improving your writing based on the feedback is a great way to improve.

[Lavar Big BBB Balls]

Just curious has anyone managed to write any types of essays within an hour yet? Anywhere close?

[zhen]

Just curious has anyone managed to write any types of essays within an hour yet? Anywhere close?

I haven't gotten anywhere near being able to write an essay in an hour, because we get one and a half hours to write essays for our SACs. Anyway, I feel like we should be able to do it with a bit of practice.