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[tempco]

I intend on doing English Advanced again (accelerated in it - new AoS gah... >_<), and I'm aiming for mid-90s. It seems that memorising is the key for essays, since questions are repetitive, but what about Paper 1? Any tips on Section 1 and 2? I'm looking for certain ideas that should be mentioned in general, in order to maximise marks.

(And tips for essays would be appreciated too )

* Yes, I know there's a thread up there about studying and such, but I'm interested in tips for the exam. Scored 83 in the exam and 90 for assessments, so there's a lot of space for improvement. Don't want my exam mark pulling me down again this year =_=

Thanks!

 

[Newbie]

write up a story beforehand for question 2
copy some well known writing styles
not the big complicated shit like james joyce

someone like terry prachett would be good

 

[babydoll_]

Noooooo
You have to show creativity and flair... do some pieces while timing yourself, then hand them to a teacher or something to mark

 

[Newbie]

well
yeah
i have the creativity of a gumnut

 

[Beaky]

I cant believe you actually want to do English again...

I could never go through that pain and tortue again, even for a higher mark

 

[kimmeh]

Originally posted by Beaky
I cant believe you actually want to do English again...

I could never go through that pain and tortue again, even for a higher mark

i'm doing maths again
but yeah.. english.. i hate it.. i would never do it again...
but yeah i think english is one of those subs u cant accelerate in.. its a skills thing that you either have to start off with or not. in other words if ur shit, then sorry mate, your shit for good

 

[babydoll_]

not neccessarily. this is where good english teachers come in....

my english teacher was great. in year 11, we started the preliminary elements of change, e.g. the creative writing pieces and short answer pieces... we did them timed in class, about twice every term, and then she would sit down with us and tell us what we could improve, then she let us do practise essays and she'd mark them for us
it was a really good method, it improved me a lot

 

[tempco]

Originally posted by Beaky
I cant believe you actually want to do English again...

I could never go through that pain and tortue again, even for a higher mark

Some sacrifices must be made... I just hope I don't get a lower mark >_<

I got an ok english teacher... funny bloke though... makes class livable.