Section C - AA - revision quiz

What structure should you use for the body paragraphs?

We are all capable of getting a good grade provided that we manage our time and focus on analysing

What is a contention (in relation to section C)?

What do you analyse in the WHY section of the body paragraphs?

You should be able to get a good grade if you identify as many techniques as you can and list them

What is the structure of introductions for this SAC?

True or False: You need to include quotes in the introduction

How long should you be spending on the introduction?

You should expect to see a newspaper article like 'The Age' or 'The Herald Sun' for this exam

When identifying the WHAT, you need to consider what supporting arguments there are in support of the contention

Higher responses will consider how both the language and arguments are affecting a specific target audience

How long should I spend writing these body paragraphs?

However, it is still important to annotate to be able to effectively plan your writing

Recommended timings: 5 - annotations/10 - intro/10-15 body paragraphs each/5- proof-reading

Annotations are being assessed in the rubric

What is a good way of starting the first body paragraph in order to consider its structure?

It is okay to start a 'why' sentence with "This makes the reader..."

You do not need to analyse the visuals, only if you want a higher mark.

The issue being explored will be only something discussed in recent Australian media

You should be exploring at least two features of language/visuals for each 'What'.

How long should the WHAT (the supporting argument) be?

What are you considering for the purpose?

You need to define what the persuasive technique used is and why writers generally use these

The issue you identify is what the event that happened which sparked debates/discussions/arguments

Your introduction should be long and detailed, aiming for a sentence per element of ICTAP.

Examiners are looking for you to analyse how language and argument work together to persuade a specific audience.

How many body paragraphs should you write?

I should still be writing right to the end and not bother reading over my work to check for fluency

What is something you should NOT explore in the HOW section?

What is NOT one way of helping you to consider the overall tone?