Struggling with Context

[TimewaveZero]

So I feel I'm perfectly fine for LA - should be able to manage a 16+/20, and could probably do 15~16+/20 for Text response... but I still feel absolutely lost with context - I reckon on my SAC I probably only just pushed 60%.. maybe and on the practise exam last week even worse. I keep trying to study for context but I just end up sitting there not knowing what to do... What would you guys recommend for me to properly get my head around what to do, and also what would be the 'easiest' form to do it in? I want to get 35 SS, so I'm assuming 3 16/20's would get me this, so I don't need a miracle, just something to get me able to write something at least half decent.

[Jason12]

I have done a few in hybrid-expository form which basically starts off with a story/personal anecdote related to the prompt then you talk about the text and external examples separately. It may be easy or not, depending on if you have a good personal experience related to context. Also I thought 3 x 16/20 = 3 8/10's would be around 40 raw?

[Rishi97]

I have done a few in hybrid-expository form which basically starts off with a story/personal anecdote related to the prompt then you talk about the text and external examples separately. It may be easy or not, depending on if you have a good personal experience related to context. Also I thought 3 x 16/20 = 3 8/10's would be around 40 raw?

Are you doing encountering conflict for context?

[Jason12]

Are you doing encountering conflict for context?

Identity and belonging

[christined]

Hi, I'm doing encountering conflict as my topic. For me, I like to write a combination of creative and reflective because it's easier for me to make the ideas flow better. You just have to find a style that suits you - it doesn't matter what form you choose, as long as you express the ideas right 

Maybe you could try getting some sample prompts and plan out a few? Or have a go at writing a practice one and see what your teach thinks. Hope this helps 

[BucketPreacher]

Context is really great. Albeit, I am doing what that other guy said with the hybrid-expository kind of form. You can speak about anything really.

My context is death of a salesman which i think is pretty boring. My supplementary text is the film 'American Beauty' which would be one of my favourites all time. I'm about to watch it for the fourth time in about two months due to english and it somewhat kills it. So beware!!

[TimewaveZero]

I have done a few in hybrid-expository form which basically starts off with a story/personal anecdote related to the prompt then you talk about the text and external examples separately.

That actually sounds pretty cool, I like the idea!

Also I thought 3 x 16/20 = 3 8/10's would be around 40 raw?

I would have thought it would have to be at least 3 * 17/20's for a 40 + decent SAC scores? Anyway, a 40 is definitely out of my reach, I doubt I'll get 3 * 16/20's... maybe 2/3 but not 3/3... plus my average SAC score is 70%, so I think 35 will be my limit..

[TimewaveZero]

Context is really great. Albeit, I am doing what that other guy said with the hybrid-expository kind of form. You can speak about anything really.

Just a quick question, when you're doing the expository part do you link back to the creative bit? or just use it as a hook discussing the ideas and go strait into the expository?

[Dean1997]

It really depends on what you feel is your best style of writing. Creative/expository relies on you being comfortable at both, so if you aren't confident in your ability to write each style on its own first, then maybe shy away from it for the time being. Practise creative on its own if you're unfamiliar with it (I'm sure you've already done quite a lot of expository). I personally like to write creative for context, as you are given a lot more freedom, and are able to address prompts more obliquely, although just as effectively.