So as we all probably know the extension 1 English exam is tomorrow and I currently have 2 essays and 2 creative writing pieces prepared but I am unsure about which ones I should focus on and learn. My elective is Science fiction and I have one essay about the importance of characterisation and another about the human condition. Should I learn both or just one of them and which one would be more beneficial?
If you have two essays prepared - I think it would be best that instead of focusing on one or the other that you make sure you know both to some extent - as with extension you can never be sure as to what might happen on the day. That being said, I personally don't memorise essays so someone like Elyse should be able to provide better advice relating to this. If anything, if you feel like one of them encompasses the majority of the rubric as opposed to the other I'd say to go with that one - but make sure you still know a basic structure for your other essay.
Hey!
Was wondering if you had any tips on what constitutes a 'good extension ATB creative.'
I'm also going out on a bit of a limb and am bringing in only one that my teachers have approved. It is broad also, not in terms of context but in terms of that it really just explores the nexus between political and personal spheres. However, it's just not 'it,' in my opinion? I know it's too late to write an entirely new one but even dependant on the question tomorrow, I feel I don't quite get to what extent the WOT are to be reflected within our pieces and how to respond to the stimuli given.
A 'good extension ATB creative' should encompass most, if not all, parts of the rubric - in particular making connections to each of the four key paradigms [scientific, religious, philosophical, economic]. It should be deeply grounded in contextual understanding - so the time period should be
very obvious to the marker. At this point, what I'd suggest is to brainstorm ways you
could potentially fit the aspects of the rubric into your creative piece - maybe look at past questions for guidance? The key words of the question should be integrated into your response in such a way that the marker doesn't have to go out of their way to look for it - they should be able to pick it up straight away without having to read over it again. However, I'd recommend any interpretation of given stimuli to be metaphorical - a literal interpretation should only ever be used if you're struggling to find any other way to fit it into your creative piece. What I would suggest in the exam is to look at the key terms of the question and throughout your response - whenever you make any sort of connection to it - to place emphasis on it, perhaps dwell on it a bit longer than intended to alert the marker that you are addressing the question.