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English Standard Question Thread
jamonwindeyer:
--- Quote from: amandali on April 29, 2016, 08:53:03 pm ---Will I be allowed to use Barn Owl by Gwen harwood as a related text for eng standard? I searched it up and found out that it was one of prescribed poems for advanced eng in 2011 and 2012
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You are all sweet! As long as it's not on the list anymore then good to go ;D
navtejkr:
hey guys, you all seem too smart for me but english is my worst subject, i struggle with it so much
im in year 11 however, i want to improve and understand everything now before i hit year 12
i dont even understand the purpose of english or why its even compulsory, im more of a maths student but anywho, im going to have to do it. I just want advice on how i can do well in it, how to study for it, etc. My vocabulary isnt very broad and i find myself reading through things not knowing what half the words mean, this really frustrates me.
Please help me, english scares me a lot and unfortunately its the two unit that count no matter want :'(
jamonwindeyer:
--- Quote from: navtejkr on May 07, 2016, 10:32:55 pm ---hey guys, you all seem too smart for me but english is my worst subject, i struggle with it so much
im in year 11 however, i want to improve and understand everything now before i hit year 12
i dont even understand the purpose of english or why its even compulsory, im more of a maths student but anywho, im going to have to do it. I just want advice on how i can do well in it, how to study for it, etc. My vocabulary isnt very broad and i find myself reading through things not knowing what half the words mean, this really frustrates me.
Please help me, english scares me a lot and unfortunately its the two unit that count no matter want :'(
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Hey navtejkr!! Welcome to the forums!! ;D
First of all, a massive props to you for wanting to work to improve your English skills. I am also much more of a math guy traditionally, so I totally understand where you are coming from. Luckily for us, HSC English can be approached quite logically, you almost develop a formula for crafting your response! ;D
English is a vital subject for getting you used to writing about and supporting an argument. It helps you appreciate the purposes behind the information we are presented with. It helps you with communication skills. And I could go on, even as an Engineering Student, I use my HSC English Skills often, to structure responses and argue my design ideas.
Don't let English scare you though! It is definitely not as hard as it seems! Year 11 is your chance to develop the skills you need before Year 12 ;D
A few pieces of advice from one math-oriented student to another. Read your texts early, give yourself plenty of time to really absorb the ideas and grasp the vocabulary. Make notes on the main ideas in the text (and maybe even a few techniques) as you go. Studying for English should involve lots of reading of your text and texts similar to it, the more you read the more you develop that vocabulary you are seeking, and you'll also want a good bank of novels and such in Year 12 when you'll need to select a Related Text :D
I'd also read this article on dealing with English, tailored for math students!
Besides this, just stay persistent! English is tough, no doubt about it, but it is absolutely achievable. English was my worst subject going into the start of Year 11, I worked hard and it turned into one of my best. You can do the same if you work just as hard!! ;D
Feel free to keep coming back with more specific questions: Essay advice, technique advice, etc etc. We are happy to give you as much help as we can ;D
itswags98:
Hey guys, new guy here!
I have an english assessment with the essay question on Curious Incident of the dog in the night time. The question is How is Haddons perspective conveyed in the Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night time. What are some perspectives i could structure my body paragraphs on?
jamonwindeyer:
--- Quote from: itswags98 on May 14, 2016, 04:56:00 pm ---Hey guys, new guy here!
I have an english assessment with the essay question on Curious Incident of the dog in the night time. The question is How is Haddons perspective conveyed in the Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night time. What are some perspectives i could structure my body paragraphs on?
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Hey itswags, welcome!! I didn't do your text, neither did any of the mods, so I'd encourage any students reading this who might be able to help to chime in ;D that being said, have a think back over the text, think of anything that Haddon might be trying to say in the text. Any hidden themes or morals (EG - love one another, power corrupts, bacon is delicious, etc) that pop up? Those would be a great place to start ;) hopefully someone sees this and chimes in to help!! ;D
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