Section C Discussion

[AmericanBeauty]

I just think that people are overreacting. We have to remind ourselves of the requirements: did you analyse language? If so, great! 10 for you, Glen Coco.

You go glen coco.

[walkec]

I just think that people are overreacting. We have to remind ourselves of the requirements: did you analyse language? If so, great! 10 for you, Glen Coco.

Also as well, you've got to remember it is impossible to analyse everything in 60 minutes in a deep way. So, stop being concerned if you forgot the dove or something like that. The English exam is done and dusted - there's no point dwelling and stressing about something that can't be changed  Instead, just chill out and when you feel ready, keep studying for the rest of your exams.

[lepeter]

Sample response - enjoy!

[AmericanBeauty]

Sample response - enjoy!

a little long for a language analysis don't you think? We wrote similar things, yours just had more polish so I'm happy, and i spoke less about the technical metalanguage.

[lepeter]

a little long for a language analysis don't you think? We wrote similar things, yours just had more polish so I'm happy, and i spoke less about the technical metalanguage.

Yeah certainly. My aim wasn't to produce a realistic, under-excruciating-exam-conditions response, just wanted to suggest how one could analyse the material!

[ras]

I think in a way it's a tad difficult to predict how people go on Sec C because everybody can have a focus on different aspects of the text, yet if their analysis is still deep and relates to the MC, it may not matter so much if you miss out on commenting on one small technique. Will be interesting to see how VCAA marks the comparative analysis though (would you even call it a comparative?). Does anybody know how VCAA approached marking the 2011 LA?

[M_BONG]

Yeah certainly. My aim wasn't to produce a realistic, under-excruciating-exam-conditions response, just wanted to suggest how one could analyse the material!

Thanks Peter for the sample response!

So you're saying it wouldn't have been realistic for anyone to have written under that standard in the actual exam? Also, do you think the sample piece would have been a 10 if you wrote it on the exam? Just trying to gauge what a 10 looks like..

[sparked]

Thanks for the sample response: your piece highlights, however, the problems I have with conclusions.

You seem to be presenting an opinion as to the merits of the pieces? That's not really analysing language, is it?

[brenden]

Thanks Peter for the sample response!

So you're saying it wouldn't have been realistic for anyone to have written under that standard in the actual exam? Also, do you think the sample piece would have been a 10 if you wrote it on the exam? Just trying to gauge what a 10 looks like..

Attached is a re-write of what I wrote in the 2012 exam - pretty close to exact (had an inspection of scripts, memorised what I wrote after already having re-wrote what I could remember immediately after the exam - let's just say I had the foresight to know it would be useful one day and leave it at that without calling me a gigantic nerd).

Scored 19/20, you can see that it is very imperfect but still hits the criteria.

[sparked]

Attached is a re-write of what I wrote in the 2012 exam - pretty close to exact (had an inspection of scripts, memorised what I wrote after already having re-wrote what I could remember immediately after the exam - let's just say I had the foresight to know it would be useful one day and leave it at that without calling me a gigantic nerd).

Scored 19/20, you can see that it is very imperfect but still hits the criteria.

This is beyond helpful. Good to see the standard somewhat more objectively. Thank you

[brenden]

This is beyond helpful. Good to see the standard somewhat more objectively. Thank you

You're welcome

[lepeter]

Thanks Peter for the sample response!

So you're saying it wouldn't have been realistic for anyone to have written under that standard in the actual exam? Also, do you think the sample piece would have been a 10 if you wrote it on the exam? Just trying to gauge what a 10 looks like..

Considering you roughly have 60 minutes each Section, I don't think you could write an odd 1,400 words in that time-frame. That's really hard for me to judge - thought if it gives you reassurance, I scored 20/20 on last year's English exam (ordered my Statement of Marks).

Thanks for the sample response: your piece highlights, however, the problems I have with conclusions.

You seem to be presenting an opinion as to the merits of the pieces? That's not really analysing language, is it?

Funny you say that because last year my teacher said the exact same thing. I think I might be oblivious to it or it just lies in my style of writing but yeah, I guess everyone writes differently and has different ways of analysing language, so I don't know how to respond.

[Random_Acts_of_Kindness]

Considering you roughly have 60 minutes each Section, I don't think you could write an odd 1,400 words in that time-frame. That's really hard for me to judge - thought if it gives you reassurance, I scored 20/20 on last year's English exam (ordered my Statement of Marks).

Congrats on the 20/20.

Any chance you would be willing to tell us what you got for your other sections?

[M_BONG]

Considering you roughly have 60 minutes each Section, I don't think you could write an odd 1,400 words in that time-frame. That's really hard for me to judge - thought if it gives you reassurance, I scored 20/20 on last year's English exam (ordered my Statement of Marks).

Funny you say that because last year my teacher said the exact same thing. I think I might be oblivious to it or it just lies in my style of writing but yeah, I guess everyone writes differently and has different ways of analysing language, so I don't know how to respond.

Nah wasn't talking about word length; more so quality. And your writing is stellar, no wonder you got a 10. Thanks again!

Attached is a re-write of what I wrote in the 2012 exam - pretty close to exact (had an inspection of scripts, memorised what I wrote after already having re-wrote what I could remember immediately after the exam - let's just say I had the foresight to know it would be useful one day and leave it at that without calling me a gigantic nerd).

Scored 19/20, you can see that it is very imperfect but still hits the criteria.

Thanks for this as well! Really helpful!

[lepeter]

Congrats on the 20/20.

Any chance you would be willing to tell us what you got for your other sections?

Thanks! Section A was 19/20, B 17/20

Nah wasn't talking about word length; more so quality. And your writing is stellar, no wonder you got a 10. Thanks again!
Thanks for this as well! Really helpful!

I think the quality would be expected. I've been teaching Section C throughout the year so it's definitely refined my skills but I wouldn't say that they're much different from when I sat the exam. When I was typing up this sample, I didn't really have to think about it, it came as I wrote. Thanks a lot though for your words!