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Kane.doran2002:
Just a quick question on Essays in English. How will you address this, in particular, how do you answer an explain question using cause and effect in English, like how do you do a thesis for an explain question
Explain how sound and cinematography have contributed to the representation of culture and identity in The Castle.
Cheers
angewina_naguen:
--- Quote from: slothologist on April 24, 2020, 07:41:49 pm ---Hi,
About the introduction of a multimodal, I am a little confused about the structure of the introduction: From what I have been doing is starting off with a conceptual statement, and then introducing the text (a sentence of how the text relates to the question), and then three sentences of the ideas/themes that show HOW they relate to the question and that they are going to be talked about in the following three body paragraphs.
I watched your lecture this morning and it was really fun and engaging, but I just wanted to ask about your example of an introduction for Module A, where you listed the themes (power, prejudice and ownership) but didn't explain how it relates to the question....unless I didn't read it properly.
I wasn't sure if I should list the themes, or explain them because I was told that you had to show how it relates to the question.
My question (statement) is : The Castle is more than just a comical film that serves to entertain the audiences. Discuss this statement.
Thanks :)
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Hey again!
There's no clear cut way to do introductions; for example, some teachers tell you that you must introduce the text in the thesis, whereas I and other teachers would disagree. If your teacher has instructed you to write in a certain way, do as they've told you since they'll be the ones marking your internal assessments. That being said, I think it's redundant to explain each and every theme in the introduction since you'll be exploring them in more depth in your actual body paragraphs. Let's take another look at that sample response I showed in the lecture yesterday!
One Night the Moon Sample ResponseLanguage provides commentary on cultural issues that are relevant to contemporary society. Composers mold and manipulate language to reveal both shared and contrasting perspectives held by individuals and collectives, shaping our understanding and perceptions on identity. Rachel Perkins’ film One Night the Moon (2001) explores two Australian groups to represent the cultural conflicts that emerge from issues surrounding power, prejudice and ownership. Through examining these concerns raised in the film, audiences gain awareness of the impact they have on identity and are encouraged to empathise with others as a result.
I've listed the themes here but I've also provided a brief indicator that those themes are related to the "cultural issues" prescribed focus in the question. I'd almost see it as a waste of words, especially under exam conditions, to individually explain each theme when you can just place them there like that and save it for the body paragraphs. This goes with a multimodal as well :) If you were to apply this to your statement, something along the lines of "Through exploring family, gender and class as significant aspects of individual and collective identity, The Castle extends beyond its comedic genre to deliver valuable insights into contemporary Australian culture." I've signposted here the themes I will be discussing but have also explained how they are all related to the question and my hypothetical thesis. Hopefully, that answers your question a little better!
--- Quote from: Kane.doran2002 on April 24, 2020, 08:32:40 pm ---Just a quick question on Essays in English. How will you address this, in particular, how do you answer an explain question using cause and effect in English, like how do you do a thesis for an explain question
Explain how sound and cinematography have contributed to the representation of culture and identity in The Castle.
Cheers
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Hey, Kane.doran2002!
Great question! A thesis for an Explain question should have cause and effect within the structure of the sentence. Usually, this can be hinted from the way the question is divided itself. If we were to use the statement you've been provided, something like "Through the clever manipulation of sound and cinematography, the film medium serves as a platform for engaging representations of culture and identity to be projected before us." Here, the cause is in the way sound and cinematography has been manipulated, with the effect being that it allows for culture and identity to be represented in an immersive way. Hope that helps and let me know if you have any further questions!
Angelina ;D
slothologist:
--- Quote from: angewina_naguen on April 25, 2020, 12:54:49 pm ---Hey again!
There's no clear cut way to do introductions; for example, some teachers tell you that you must introduce the text in the thesis, whereas I and other teachers would disagree. If your teacher has instructed you to write in a certain way, do as they've told you since they'll be the ones marking your internal assessments. That being said, I think it's redundant to explain each and every theme in the introduction since you'll be exploring them in more depth in your actual body paragraphs. Let's take another look at that sample response I showed in the lecture yesterday!
One Night the Moon Sample ResponseLanguage provides commentary on cultural issues that are relevant to contemporary society. Composers mold and manipulate language to reveal both shared and contrasting perspectives held by individuals and collectives, shaping our understanding and perceptions on identity. Rachel Perkins’ film One Night the Moon (2001) explores two Australian groups to represent the cultural conflicts that emerge from issues surrounding power, prejudice and ownership. Through examining these concerns raised in the film, audiences gain awareness of the impact they have on identity and are encouraged to empathise with others as a result.
I've listed the themes here but I've also provided a brief indicator that those themes are related to the "cultural issues" prescribed focus in the question. I'd almost see it as a waste of words, especially under exam conditions, to individually explain each theme when you can just place them there like that and save it for the body paragraphs. This goes with a multimodal as well :) If you were to apply this to your statement, something along the lines of "Through exploring family, gender and class as significant aspects of individual and collective identity, The Castle extends beyond its comedic genre to deliver valuable insights into contemporary Australian culture." I've signposted here the themes I will be discussing but have also explained how they are all related to the question and my hypothetical thesis. Hopefully, that answers your question a little better!
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Thanks for helping!
Just one more questions... How do you link the themes together? I know the themes, but i don't know how to link them together. i was thinking of doing the importance of family, justice, and egalitarian, but my paragraphs don't link up.
Thanks
angewina_naguen:
--- Quote from: slothologist on April 26, 2020, 12:28:49 pm ---Thanks for helping!
Just one more questions... How do you link the themes together? I know the themes, but i don't know how to link them together. i was thinking of doing the importance of family, justice, and egalitarian, but my paragraphs don't link up.
Thanks
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Hey, slothologist!
The link is in the thesis itself. Your thesis is the basis of your essay, your judgement and core. Your themes are what determine your arguments and, if you remember the tree analogy I gave, those arguments extend from the thesis.
Ultimately, your themes don't need to be linked to one another; I would even say it's better to avoid that in case you muddle them all into one theme. I also included this in the slides with the example I gave for Pygmalion; those themes are technically not linked or similar but they are all connected to my main judgement. Your link will always exist since your themes are being derived from the thesis so if, for example, your thesis is looking at the way language reveals significant tensions that exists within society and how it shapes one's sense of self, your references to the thesis can be integrated throughout as you address those themes in your response. Family, justice and egalitarianism can work perfectly fine as long as they are branching off from your thesis; any further linking would be excessive.
Does that answer your question any better?
Angelina ;D
LoneWolf:
Another question, how would i address this rubric point for Comm. Mod?
For example, could they ask me in trials specifically about anomalies or specificall about paradoxes?
Students explore how texts may give insight into the anomalies, paradoxes and inconsistencies in human behavior and motivations, inviting the responder to see the world differently, to challenge assumptions, ignite new ideas or reflect personally.
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