Section C Discussion

[Random_Acts_of_Kindness]

Sample response - enjoy!

Hi again,

Do you think that talking about the target audience is an important part of a LA?

Because you don't seem to reference it much at all, and I didn't really either in the Exam today. However some of my friends swear by it. So it would be lovely to hear your thoughts on it.

 

[lepeter]

Hi again,

Do you think that talking about the target audience is an important part of a LA?

Because you don't seem to reference it much at all, and I didn't really either in the Exam today. However some of my friends swear by it. So it would be lovely to hear your thoughts on it.

 

As in something like: "Yvette mainly directs her article at young adults and the like who may also be interested in space exploration but have never pursued the thought, in attempt to empower and stimulate their interests?"

I don't think it's an important part of LA. Once again, the task is to analyse the use of language - if you do this then there is no reason why the examiner won't give you a 10. Recognising or deducing the target audience just shows your understanding of the context of the piece, which is only a minor concern. If you show skill in analysis, you shouldn't be penalised for just missing out on mentioning the target audience.

[Random_Acts_of_Kindness]

As in something like: "Yvette mainly directs her article at young adults and the like who may also be interested in space exploration but have never pursued the thought, in attempt to empower and stimulate their interests?"

I don't think it's an important part of LA. Once again, the task is to analyse the use of language - if you do this then there is no reason why the examiner won't give you a 10. Recognising or deducing the target audience just shows your understanding of the context of the piece, which is only a minor concern. If you show skill in analysis, you shouldn't be penalised for just missing out on mentioning the target audience.

Thanks so much!

[AmericanBeauty]

As in something like: "Yvette mainly directs her article at young adults and the like who may also be interested in space exploration but have never pursued the thought, in attempt to empower and stimulate their interests?"

I don't think it's an important part of LA. Once again, the task is to analyse the use of language - if you do this then there is no reason why the examiner won't give you a 10. Recognising or deducing the target audience just shows your understanding of the context of the piece, which is only a minor concern. If you show skill in analysis, you shouldn't be penalised for just missing out on mentioning the target audience.

It is an opinion piece in a news article. I said the target audience would just be people who had a vested interest in adhering to foreign ideas to further their knowledge of the world around them.

[lepeter]

It is an opinion piece in a news article. I said the target audience would just be people who had a vested interest in adhering to foreign ideas to further their knowledge of the world around them.

To me, the target audience is minor. It doesn't contribute much to the main, overarching task of language analysis - but it certainly does help to have an idea when talking about intended effect on specific stakeholders.

[lokzo]

Well you can thank me, because I predicted a comparative this year


Language Analysis PREDICTIONS... Comparative

[AmericanBeauty]

Well you can thank me, because I predicted a comparative this year


Language Analysis PREDICTIONS... Comparative

I'm not thanking you! You jinxed the worst thing ever! I still wouldn't really call it comparative though, you're just analysing two articles. Comparison isn't a requirement.

[lokzo]

I'm not thanking you! You jinxed the worst thing ever! I still wouldn't really call it comparative though, you're just analysing two articles. Comparison isn't a requirement.

It is technically still called a comparative though.

[Addzkebabs]

Still can't get over it lmao

[QTPi]

Still can't get over it lmao

That picture will go down in history #Yvettetheaspiringspaceexplorerinlalaloopsyland #Drlaikistho #Wakeupwoman #Wiggles #Lazytownsonginoneofthespisodes

[mike liu]

what's the 5 main points of the article..and how to take a note form summary

[AmericanBeauty]

There was one point.

Dr Laikis is amazing.

[nhmn0301]

what's the 5 main points of the article..and how to take a note form summary

for EAL? You don't really need 5 main point, just 3 is probably enough. Can't distinctly remember what I wrote but I think they were about: 1. the history and achievements 2. the advantages of exploring space (in economics, daily life ) etc etc, cant remember what's the third point is. Have a look at previous VCAA report to have rough idea of the note form summary, basically just choosing important information and present them in dot points and symbols.

[DJA]

I legit looked at Section C and laughed Couldn’t believe VCAA did the comment thing again. I’m just glad that school gave us experience with writing on 2 texts with our SAC at school for language analysis so wasn’t too bad. Had to write more than I would have wanted to though because of the second text - but ultimately my timing still worked with an hour per piece.

[mike liu]

for EAL? You don't really need 5 main point, just 3 is probably enough. Can't distinctly remember what I wrote but I think they were about: 1. the history and achievements 2. the advantages of exploring space (in economics, daily life ) etc etc, cant remember what's the third point is. Have a look at previous VCAA report to have rough idea of the note form summary, basically just choosing important information and present them in dot points and symbols.

must i write on 2 text?

because it only asks us to write on the first one OR second OR both