Hey Guys,
Thank you very much for your prompt replies!! I am sorry that I haven't been very specific with my problems. If I had to narrow down my issues, it would be struggling to find things to write to expand a body paragraph even though I have the main idea (topic sentence) . Another issue would be having the idea but constantly stopping and thinking about wording this idea in the most articulate manner possible. Together these have meant that I have had to spend a far longer time in completing a text response than the required SAC condition times of 60 minutes.
Hi ziaxadon,
Thanks for specifying some more particular areas
Although I understand that your SAC is coming up fairly soon, I'd strongly encourage you to write 1-2 more essays with
no time restrictions. From what you've described above, it seems as though you have a solid understanding of the text's overarching ideas and thematic concerns, but are lacking meaty evidence. And if this is the case, you are more likely than not going to delve into the zone of retelling, as opposed to analysing. You don't want to be floundering like this in SACs or the end of year exam. Hence, use the time you have
now to cultivate some well thought out points of evidence that will support your main assertions. If you can do this, you'll find that your problem of ill-articulation will correct itself very soon, given that you have gone through all appropriate thinking processes
beforehand (in a calm head space). I can honestly say that I spent every Sunday (from morning to evening) writing English essays, and scrutinising every single sentence/word. Because of this close engagement with my writing, I was able to write with ease once I completed timed essays.
All the very best