Spoken Language SAC

[thushan]

Have a SAC on tuesday on spoken language, it's going to take the format of the exam, with a transcript and a set of extended-response questions. How on earth do I study for this apart from doing transcripts?

I'm also not sure on how to approach transcripts, especially when asking for the function of a particular utterance. There could be many functions of a particular utterance, but how do you choose the right answer out of those?

Also, what kind of resources can I use for the SAC?

I could say that in effect, I am <insert expletive here>-d for the SAC as I stand now.

[azngirl456]

I have my SAC on Monday and apart from answering lots of questions on transcripts, I'm also reading the examiners reports and how they like us to answer 6 mark questions etc...and how specific they want things to be

In terms of function of a particular utterance, I also find that there are lots of functions so the teacher has to accept a range. Just as long what you say is reasonable, then it's bound to be accepted. Just pick the most obvious function and elaborate as much as you can.

I bet you'll still do well on this Sac, despite what situation you think you're in.

[thushan]

Thanks!! You're awesome!

Might have saved me from epically failing this SAC.

[thefeminist]

Mine is also on Monday.

My teacher pretty much said as long as you argue a case that is consistent with the rest of the transcript and back it up, it will be accepted. In terms of how to study, I personally will be brushing up on my metalanguage and what classifies as topic management, conversational strategies etc. because I don't want to have to use adjacency pairs to answer every single question ==;; Just show a broad range of knowledge and I think you'll be fine.

[azngirl456]

Mine is also on Monday.

My teacher pretty much said as long as you argue a case that is consistent with the rest of the transcript and back it up, it will be accepted. In terms of how to study, I personally will be brushing up on my metalanguage and what classifies as topic management, conversational strategies etc. because I don't want to have to use adjacency pairs to answer every single question ==;; Just show a broad range of knowledge and I think you'll be fine.

That is so true, I've been finding that adjacency pairs fall into almost every category

Oh, I haven't had mr F for the past week, hopefully nothing unexpected will pop up

[Ghost!]

Not sure if this quite helps anyone out, but I'll post anyway.

Kirsten Fox has a great book which is all about 3/4 English Language. The book is pretty crummy when it comes to helping out with essays, but the sections dedicated to text analysis make for great practice! So if you get the opportunity, certainly purchase/photocopy.

[azngirl456]

Not sure if this quite helps anyone out, but I'll post anyway.

Kirsten Fox has a great book which is all about 3/4 English Language. The book is pretty crummy when it comes to helping out with essays, but the sections dedicated to text analysis make for great practice! So if you get the opportunity, certainly purchase/photocopy.

Yes, that's a very helpful book, considering there's not much resources around

Although you've got to be careful about the marking scheme and suggested answers to the spoken and written transcripts. They're all based on the old study design and you rarely get 4 mark questions that ask you to identify particular spoken features such as list examples of overlaps

[yesimemma]

just had a massive mental blank, whats the aussie thing where you end words with an a, o or i?? like arvo or brekky?

[Plan-B]

just had a massive mental blank, whats the aussie thing where you end words with an a, o or i?? like arvo or brekky?

Diminutive:
A suffix added to a common or proper noun that indicates smallness and usually expresses affection (though sometimes dismissal). It is very common in AE, where the suffixes are usually -o and -y/ie (as in Tassie and Salvo).

From Living Lingo :p

[thushan]

Thanks!! You're awesome!

Might have saved me from epically failing this SAC.

Hey i forgot to say azngirl456 you DID save me from epically failing this SAC - thanks!

[azngirl456]

Thanks!! You're awesome!

Might have saved me from epically failing this SAC.

Hey i forgot to say azngirl456 you DID save me from epically failing this SAC - thanks!

I'm glad it all worked out well in the end.