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Preparing for your assessment task – a practical guide

Preparing for your assessment task – a practical guide. Module C: Representation and Text Elective 2: History and Memory Prescribed Text: Fiftieth Gate. What are the markers looking for in this section???. Clear, well thought-out thesis statement, which links both to the module and elective.

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Preparing for your assessment task – a practical guide

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  1. Preparing for your assessment task – a practical guide Module C: Representation and Text Elective 2: History and Memory Prescribed Text: Fiftieth Gate

  2. What are the markers looking for in this section??? • Clear, well thought-out thesis statement, which links both to the module and elective. • Logical development of ideas through precise topic sentences, synthesis and analysis of techniques for meaning. • Judicious choice of evidence. • Awareness of purpose, context and audience. • Wide and appropriately used vocabulary.

  3. First step – what will I focus on for my piece? • You need to work out a thesis statement. Look at the question below: To what extent has textual form shaped your understanding of history and memory?In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text. • Here is an example thesis: • Task: Create four different thesis statements in response to the question using the ‘think-pair-share’ approach.

  4. First step – additional advice... • Thesis related to an event or a situation that has been represented through the reciprocal relationship of History and Memory, and what this representation conveys about individual experiences in the past. • Representation is shaped by the composer’s perspective that is in turn influenced by experiences, context and purpose. • Although history and memory are fallible, when they are layered together, the past is illuminated and transported to the present. Lived human experience resonates inviting understanding and even empathy. • Use the event of the Holocaust or a situation to frame the response. • Find memorable examples of memories in the texts of the event or the situation. • Discuss how the form and the medium of production have determined the language features and shaped the representation.

  5. Second step: How will I extend my thesis statement? • The best results in the HSC have a conceptual (thematic) approach to thesis response. Examples of ideas that you could explore include: • Loss of innocence • Storied existence • Post-traumatic stress disorder/Depression • Flawed humanity • Courage in the face of adversity • Loyalty • Loss of faith and hope • Chance • Resilience • Hope • In your piece a suggestion would be to have two ideas that you could conceptually explore and find multiple examples from the text to back up your point. Reminder: each example must extend your argument!!!

  6. Third step – mapping out my thoughts • Thesis statement: • Create a table or mind-map to An example below has been done for you:

  7. Fourth step – creating a plan • Use the table as a plan to help you create your essay. • Remember: You do not get to progress beyond this step until the table is completely filled!

  8. Fifth step – composing the draft • Your intro should have a general statement on the concept of history and memory – link to thesis, specific focus of essay (i.e. Themes chosen) and general overarching statement. • Your body paragraphs should make use of the TXXXXC model (shown on the right) to help you construct your piece around one idea. • Conclusion should sum up what has been covered and what this has revealed.

  9. Sixth step – Editing! • Drafts, drafts, drafts!!! • Highlight your thesis statement and make sure you can trace it throughout your piece – if you cannot, than that will need to be fixed! • Avoid colloquial statements (e.g. ‘Baker gets the audience’ – rather use ‘Baker conditions the audience’). • Be aware of vocabulary – need to develop – don’t go overboard though! • Be simple – the more you try to cram in, the more your argument is diluted and the less marks you will receive.

  10. Seventh Step – Test time! • Calm your nerves before the test – all will be fine! • Memorise structure and have some time put aside in the test for the planning stage. • You are allowed to bring in quotes. • Practise, practise, practise!!! Have several go’s at home in your own time. • If you find yourself running out of time it is more important that you have a complete conclusion and leave off that last paragraph than not having one at all! • Leave time at the end of the test to edit your piece.

  11. Exploring model responses • Look at the model responses and complete the following activities: • 1. Underline the thesis statement. • 2. Trace the thesis statement in the piece. • 3. Highlight areas of synthesis. • 4. Explore examples of complex vocabulary and sentence structure. • 5. Look at the use of evidence – how is it analysed? • 6. Make note of the structure of the piece. • 7. Record overall impressions – how can I use this for my piece?

  12. Please go on to the blog for further info and a copy of the PowerPoint or else it will die! • http://stevenupsall.wordpress.com

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