Recent content by Sammy Robinson

Seamus Heaney was on the HSC Extension 1 list for "Retreat from the Global" 2004-2008. I know that doesn't necessarily help with the comparative study, but there are lots of good analyses of his specific prescribed poems from that earlier time.

Re: help! How many themes/ arguments should you have for intertextual connections ess In 40 minutes in the HSC you probably only have enough time to write fully on 2 major ideas. Often the idea (like the pursuit of power or the importance of integrity) is given in the question. Then you would...

The important thing to remember for the related texts is that you want to show the markers how well you understand the ideas about distinctively visual, such as how images help to make the meaning that the composer wants to reveal and how effective those images are...

Sorry -I don't know this documentary, but I just wanted to mention that your focus is not so much on the conflicting perspective itself (although that's obviously got to be identified), but on how it is represented. You have written, above, "Raschella's audience comes away wholeheardedly...

Please don't get too worried about this, but, if you can, try to integrate your discussion based on an idea rather than on the texts. For example, say that the question is, "Belonging to a group can bring both challenges and rewards". To what extent is this your view based on your prescribed...

Have to add my 2 cents worth as an experienced HSC marker! I don't know where all these rumours are coming from about using particular texts, especially the idea that they/we are prejudiced regarding picture books and songs. It is just not true! Having a thoughtful thesis that links strongly to...

This site-Bored of Studies- has some great notes and essay samples under the "Resources" section. Just click on resources, then Standard English and scroll down until you get to the Module C section. There are also some commercial texts-the Board of Studies prints copies of high ranging...

I agree with the comments above. I've marked the HSC for many years and HONESTLY it is what you do with the texts which is important. How well can you use your related text(s) to argue your case/give support to your thesis? The possible disadvantage to utilising more than one related text is...

Sorry, I don't know the new X men movie, so I can't comment. Maybe you know all this, but the "representation" part for this module is really important. It basically asks...

These are not particularly original, but many films directed by Tim Burton, such as Edward Scissorhands examine the plight of the outsider. Remember, you are not necessarily looking for connections regarding similar issues, like migrant isolation, but aspects of the syllabus for the Area of...

Just to add, since this has had so many people looking, texts which look at the brutality of conflict, such as Nuremberg, Gallipoli, Beneath Hill 60, Kokoda, companionship/support/loyalty in hostile/difficult situations such as Matrix, Midnight Cowboy, About a Boy; the dishonesty of...

Journeys was the Area of Study on the HSC from 2004-2008, so there is a great deal of material already on the net. This web site has some terrific resources from others during those years. The Area of Study page for Journeys can still be found in the English syllabus section on the Board of...

I would definitely advise you looking carefully and being able to discuss both poems for Skrzynecki and the belonging question. This is because only preparing one leaves you with a problem if the question does not suit that poem. Both of the poems have really clear links to "The China Coin"...

Remember, the distinctive voice doesn't have to be the SAME kind of voice used by either Claudia or Harry (or the author), but it could be. Those who do use distinctive voices relating to crime that come to mind are Nick Cave with his very creepy "Murder Ballads", Raymond Chandler/Howard Hawks...

There is a synopsis of the plot of this novel on the net-standardenglish2009.blogspot.com/2009/09synopsis.