2. Theory – Planning for Unseen Questions

#1 How do you approach unseen questions?

Step 1: Identify the Question word, Question keyword, Rubric keywords
Step 2: Make a mindmap to plan your response including relevant evidence
Step 3: Write a thesis (argument) based on the ideas from the mindmap that answers the question
Step 4: Write 5 topic sentences
Step 5: Consider how the context links to the ideas

#2 What do you need?

• Understanding of context and authorial intent
• Understanding of key ideas in the texts
• Filled concepts tables
• Filled concept statements

#3 What types of questions should you prepare for?

• Questions that are related to textual conversations
• Questions that refer to form and techniques (motif, metaphor, symbols)
• Questions related to context and reframing/reimagining
  • Recontextualising the text and improving the text for a contemporary audience
  • Influence of the composer’s context in the adapted text
• Text-specific questions
  • Explore a specific theme/key idea depicted in both texts
  • Quote from the prescribed text

#4 Essay Structure