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Title: What is everyone doing today? (Englishwise)
Post by: andy456 on October 27, 2010, 08:44:55 am
Well I plan on reading most of the day.
Going over all the main ideas and themes of my novel
Reading a couple of sheets of ID/Belonging ideas
Commiting quotes to memory
Plans

Everyone else??
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Post by: Lozzee on October 27, 2010, 08:50:27 am
That's exactly what my English teacher told me to do as well.
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Post by: LachyMc on October 27, 2010, 08:52:43 am
im doing the same thing, just rereading all of my practice essays and reading study guides for my text...
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Post by: ben92 on October 27, 2010, 09:06:27 am
Straight to the library to do the same thing as the OP.
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Post by: kiraxxx on October 27, 2010, 09:15:03 am
writing more essays/ read study guides etc...
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Post by: ZachCharge on October 27, 2010, 09:18:36 am
Quotes, reading old essays, practice timed exam with friends at library, briefing self on why humans suck for conflict, jumping for joy over the thought of going back to methods practice exams...
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Post by: littlebecc on October 27, 2010, 09:23:43 am
-going over ideas/themes
-writing another conflict piece
-doing heaps of LA because i'm terrible at them
-memorising quotes
-doing a lot of plans for Text response
:) WHAT A FUN DAY
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Post by: Blakhitman on October 27, 2010, 09:27:43 am
jumping for joy over the thought of going back to methods practice exams...

I feel ya man.
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Post by: sam.utute on October 27, 2010, 09:53:25 am
Nothing. Just playing my guitar all day :). Oh, and sleeping. So over english.
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Post by: claire92 on October 27, 2010, 10:13:56 am
I have a loving pile of study guides, and some highlighters so I might just read through those, before playing with my C&P conclusion.

and some practise plans for harder structure questions.
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Post by: EvangelionZeta on October 27, 2010, 10:52:14 am
Writing up some notes just to relax, and to get my ideas down without having to stress myself.

Writing up a plan or two just for lulz.

Annotating a few articles (language analysis) just for lulz.

And memorising quotes!
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Post by: flash36 on October 27, 2010, 10:58:45 am
I'm doing another timed practice exam, I'll watch Look Both Ways again.

Then I might cheer myself up and do a PE practice exam :)
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Post by: milkcarton on October 27, 2010, 10:59:17 am
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Post by: matt123 on October 27, 2010, 10:59:28 am
listening to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0uD4xY8p5U

and doing a few more LA
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Post by: kyzoo on October 27, 2010, 11:05:14 am
Do nothing? I dunno, I know I should reread my novels, BUT I CAN'T BE BOTHERED....THEY TAKE HOURS =.=
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Post by: Blakhitman on October 27, 2010, 11:08:32 am
I might just read some notes on AMFAS and my ideas for context.

Definitely play Fifa though...gotta relax a bit.
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Post by: 98.40_for_sure on October 27, 2010, 11:09:41 am
KYZOO, DONT READ DA BOOk, WATCH DA MOVIE!
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Post by: sam.utute on October 27, 2010, 11:10:36 am
listening to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0uD4xY8p5U

and doing a few more LA

Listen to some REAL music lol. Tommy Emmanuel ;)


As if you need to do anything kyzoo. You're set for awesomeness tomorrow :).
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Post by: homao on October 27, 2010, 11:24:52 am
Just wrote an imaginative landscape piece (half a one)
Went through each context question that i have (about 20) and constructed a story for each
Browse through my Maestro study guide
LUNCH BREAK AT SUBWAY (so excited)
Annotate some language analysis
Hit up some bio exams to finish it up
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Post by: Predator on October 27, 2010, 12:12:57 pm
I personally cannot study a heap before an exam/test/SAC the day before.
I find it gets me too stressed and that I confuse myself so my confidence goes low.
But I am going over the basics such as a few quotes for LBW and AMFAS and general ideas for Identity and Belonging whilst hoping for a decent prompt.

Best of luck everyone :)
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Post by: kyzoo on October 27, 2010, 12:46:10 pm
actaully...I am just going to spam spesh exams after I do a prac language analysis
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Post by: tange on October 27, 2010, 01:57:06 pm
= = I don't think I can breathe.....I've been writing blogs and practising context everyday that I realise i've run out of time for lang and text O_O I'M PISSING MY PANTS!!!! what do i do ><
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Post by: matt123 on October 27, 2010, 01:59:11 pm
= = I don't think I can breathe.....I've been writing blogs and practising context everyday that I realise i've run out of time for lang and text O_O I'M PISSING MY PANTS!!!! what do i do ><

Just wing that shit.

Context is good.

LA ... is all about what u do on the day

and Text response = u need a good topic

so dont stress
u can do it
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Post by: claire92 on October 27, 2010, 02:07:18 pm
I think as long as you DO NOT retell in LA, and keep your quotes to max 3-4 words, you'll be fine. Just try and work out your context and keep that going.

I think also if its really stressing you out, leave it till last, and tackle your context (which you said is your best) and text and then perhaps come back to it in the last hour and just grit your teeth and pump it out.
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Post by: stonecold on October 27, 2010, 02:10:16 pm
Sticking to lynt.br's legrendary lang analysis formula: {A} technique in {B} example is designed to have {C} effect because of {D} reason.

Just gotta mix it up a little. And use logic too :)
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Post by: cameron_15 on October 27, 2010, 02:18:10 pm
Consolidating my ideas about reality etc, looking at prompts and relating them to shark net, reading my plans for the 30 or so AMFAS topics I've looked at, memorizing last ditch quotes and reading mine and others essays...

Basically re reading everything in my English folder...

I also just got 100% on a spesh practice exam, so I'm giving myself 30 minutes of music time now.
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Post by: matt123 on October 27, 2010, 02:24:04 pm
I think as long as you DO NOT retell in LA, and keep your quotes to max 3-4 words, you'll be fine. Just try and work out your context and keep that going.

I think also if its really stressing you out, leave it till last, and tackle your context (which you said is your best) and text and then perhaps come back to it in the last hour and just grit your teeth and pump it out.

Hmmm i disagree about the quotes things.
some long quotes are good aswell
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Post by: homao on October 27, 2010, 02:36:23 pm
Yeah quotes in LA are difficult, my theory is if you work them in no matter what there good, but eh
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Post by: darkphoenix on October 27, 2010, 02:38:15 pm
Wrote a LA and Context piece earlier today.

Gonna just read maestro study guide and maybe do a final essay later.

Then probably do a spesh or methods exam to finish the day.
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Post by: cypriottiger on October 27, 2010, 02:42:34 pm
i just ripped lisachem bio exam 2010, so im in a chilled state of mind.
anyone care to bring me back to reality with a 1984 prompt?
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Post by: huaxiadragon on October 27, 2010, 02:58:31 pm
Was going through my past essay, then accidentally slashed my right eye with the edge of one of my past paper! Dam English giving me a bad time
So I listened to the film for the morning (My eyes are killing me)
Plan to just memorise quotes and go over ideas
Analyse a few articles (annotate, no essays)
Try to hope to god my eyes won't hurt like hell and feel blurry tomorrow.
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Post by: studying_hard on October 27, 2010, 03:06:04 pm
did one prac exam. was going to do one more text response but i am too tired and I will probably do badly and lose confidence. so thats it. I will just go over my quotes and LA structure
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Post by: zomgSEAN on October 27, 2010, 03:07:11 pm
wrote a LBW film tech essay (fingers crossed for a related prompt tomorrow!)
watched the lakers play the rockets on ONE for a bit.
cry.
Drink 3-4 cups of goon, in a hope i will be able to sleep sometime before 9:00am tomorrow.
Watch House at 9:30.

Before the exam, i plan to yell lots, do tai-chi and tell myself how fucking amazing i am at english.

I recommend you all do the same.
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Post by: littlebecc on October 27, 2010, 03:30:26 pm
yeah, i definitely think i'll do some yoga tomorrow morning
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Post by: Stormer on October 27, 2010, 03:33:23 pm
wrote a LBW film tech essay (fingers crossed for a related prompt tomorrow!)
watched the lakers play the rockets on ONE for a bit.
cry.
Drink 3-4 cups of goon, in a hope i will be able to sleep sometime before 9:00am tomorrow.
Watch House at 9:30.

Before the exam, i plan to yell lots, do tai-chi and tell myself how fucking amazing i am at english.

I recommend you all do the same.

Very tempted to try this.


Will probably get a headache in the morning, however.
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Post by: zomgSEAN on October 27, 2010, 03:40:28 pm
are you a regular drinker? if so, a few std drinks won't hurt.
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Post by: Spreadbury on October 27, 2010, 03:43:27 pm
I was studying... but then I started bantering on VCEnotes... this website isn't so productive study-wise when exams are approaching :D
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Post by: physics on October 27, 2010, 03:44:44 pm
i am so stressed i would rather be a piece of crap right now then writing essays.
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Post by: littlebecc on October 27, 2010, 03:48:18 pm
no shit ive spent more time on vn than doing productive work
ah well
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Post by: zomgSEAN on October 27, 2010, 03:49:30 pm
CURRENTLY DOWNLOADING AWESOME PUMP-UP SONGS TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR TOMORROW.

SO FAR:
EYE OF THE TIGER
YOU'RE THE BEST
HEARTS ON FIRE
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
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Post by: cypriottiger on October 27, 2010, 03:51:52 pm
best one i found was "are you ready" by ACDC....so epic
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Post by: claire92 on October 27, 2010, 03:53:12 pm
I hate how motivated I was this morning, now I just watched the little giants, while holding a cosi study guide...
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Post by: milkcarton on October 27, 2010, 03:57:07 pm
I don't want to attempt a text-response in fear I'll lose my falsified imagination that I'll do well tomorrow even though I have not done sufficient amounts of preparation in the lead-up to the exam tomorrow. -sigh-

I'm like this guy. Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyveuYRJ2b4&feature=channel
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Post by: Syao on October 27, 2010, 04:02:26 pm
wrote a LBW film tech essay (fingers crossed for a related prompt tomorrow!)
watched the lakers play the rockets on ONE for a bit.
cry.
Drink 3-4 cups of goon, in a hope i will be able to sleep sometime before 9:00am tomorrow.
Watch House at 9:30.

Before the exam, i plan to yell lots, do tai-chi and tell myself how fucking amazing i am at english.

I recommend you all do the same.
time to do thiis
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Post by: Spreadbury on October 27, 2010, 04:05:14 pm
CURRENTLY DOWNLOADING AWESOME PUMP-UP SONGS TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR TOMORROW.

SO FAR:
EYE OF THE TIGER
YOU'RE THE BEST
HEARTS ON FIRE
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

the final countdown? we're not gonna take it?

I hate how motivated I was this morning, now I just watched the little giants, while holding a cosi study guide...

I watched that movie yesterday. love it. (hope we're talking about the same thing)
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Post by: physics on October 27, 2010, 04:11:54 pm
ugh listen to 4tomorrow-tomorrow
it'll relax you. it really does.
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Post by: ben92 on October 27, 2010, 04:18:05 pm
I reckon I'll go on a jog to wear me down a bit - if I'm energetic I won't get any sleep.
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Post by: Blakhitman on October 27, 2010, 04:19:50 pm
Can't be touched- Roy jones jnr...pumps you up.