- nature stuff: Value of nature in Frankenstein is challenged - Shelley warns us / Value of scientific exploitation in Blade Runner is embraced (also see that Ridley Scott actually believes in the value of nature, and uses the film BR to warn us if we forget about this value)
- relationship...
If your school starts with the AoS in Term 4, you could definitely start working on ideas for a creative based on Belonging.
There are no creatives in Module A, B and C of the Advanced course.
Re: What are some themes to talk about (particularly Orwell, but speeches also applie
Could also talk about:
- influence of context/contextual events
- calling the reader to action
- telling the truth in writing
- Orwell's fear that the English language is being degraded and will become...
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After this date, you can only drop courses without penalty until the census date. However, you cannot pick up new courses.
Possible Translation:- Our interest in the similarities between Frankenstein and Blade Runner is heightened because one is a book (hences uses literary techniques) and one is a film (hence uses cinematic techniques)
Tips:-
- If it's an essay, practise writing essays using different key scenes
- During the in-exam viewing, note down the techniques and quotes you see (you should really know what to look for beforehand if your study is complete)
It really depends on whether you think you'll be interested/like the module & elective which your school picks for Extension 1 English. I personally found it had an ok workload for a 1 unit subject.
I do believe you need both quality and quantity. But it's better to write a bad piece well than to write a good piece badly, if you know what I mean.
Aim for ~1000 words, your teacher might be a bit disillusioned. Once its handwritten though, it may look like it's 1500 words, simply because...
For English Advanced and Extension 1, you can send in your essays/creatives in WORD format and I will be happy to mark them for you.
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