2. Theory Preparing for the Module

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
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