Topic 2: Theory
#1 How can we prepare for the module?
- Understand the rubric requirements as essay questions will be formed from the rubric
- Understand the authorial intent and context of composer
- Write 8 concepts Statements that can be manipulated to answer any question
- Complete 5 detailed concept tables
- Brainstorm thesis, topic sentences for 5 essay questions
- Complete at least 2 essays that have been marked by both your tutor and school teacher
#2 How will YK Education help you?
- We will make sure that you feel comfortable answering a variety of unseen questions
- In your private lessons, you will learn the theory and receive feedback on your writing and ideas
- In your workshop lessons, you will synthesise your notes using the workshop document and edit your work based on feedback.
#3 What is your responsibility?
- Be diligent:
- Complete your homework weekly
- Edit your work after receiving feedback. Do not simply click ‘accept suggestion’ on GoogleDocs. You may save time in the short term but this does not benefit anyone.
- Learn the new vocabulary words
- Memorise literary techniques
- Think for yourself:
- We will suggest ideas that support the question but it is up to you to decide which ideas resonate with you most. You must have a clear argument.
- Reflect, in your own time, how all the ideas make meaning. Draw mind maps to visualise how the ideas and evidence link together.
- Engage with the text to form your own opinion.
- Understand the assessment requirements:
- How many words/What is the time limit?
- Ask your school teacher to check your work
- Communicate those requirements with your tutor