Hi everyone,
Does anyone know if NESA can ask us to write a specific type of text for our Mod C creative? As in can they specifically say "compose a discursive piece of writing" etc, or will it be more generic?
Also, is it a good idea to memorise a creative for the exam?
Thanks!
Hey, maddi.mccarthy!
I highly doubt that NESA will specify a text type, at least for this year's cohort. They might specify a quote, statement or image you have to use but I don't think they'll make you write in a certain form
As for memorising, I would recommend memorising key lines or sentences you would 100% like to include in your piece but rather, I would recommend knowing your plot, character, setting etc. and practising with different stimuli under exam conditions. I found this a much more effective study technique for creative writing because it forces you to really consider the possibilities you might encounter in the exam. Although you can't prepare for every outcome there is, you can give yourself the best opportunity to experiment with your ideas in a more relaxed setting. This will ensure you adjust yourself to the prompt and properly engage with the stimulus on the day
What are the stuff I should include in my notes for English common module and Mod A?
I am doing the texts The Crucible for common module and King Richard III and Looking for Richard for mod B
Hey, violet123!
I would construct your notes for the Common Module under key concepts in the rubric. I'd do this for all the terms and provide examples that you feel can be used for multiple instances (so you don't have to memorise pages and pages of techniques). For example, you could look at Danforth as an example of twisted judgement/twisted morality as a negative aspect of the
individual human experience, as well as him being a
paradox because he is a leader by the law who has terrible decision-making and judgement. This way, you'll best address the rubric and the module itself, as opposed to just constructing notes by the text without applying the Human Experiences focus to your analysis.
For Module A, I would search for quotes and examples that pair up between your two texts and draw up a bunch of Venn diagrams. I would put the quotes and techniques on either side with their independent analysis first off. What I would then do is find the thematic "textual conversation" that is occurring between the two texts and write my synthesis in the centre. This can assist you in visualising the links between the texts and to establish the similarities and differences between them. I would also look at form (drama vs docudrama) as a huge clue because we can see Pacino's text being an extension and commentary on King Richard III using film to appeal to contemporary audiences.
It's up to you how you construct your notes and what you include but those would be my recommendations
Hope that helps
Angelina