90851+1.3+Close+read+unfamiliar+written+texts

=90851 1.3 Close read unfamiliar written texts =

The paper will consist of THREE short-answer questions based upon written texts.
 * There will be **three written texts**: **one fiction, one non-fiction, and one poem.**
 * There will be ONE question on each text.
 * Each question will be scaffolded in THREE parts.

Use your **Language Glossary** as a starting point for revision.  Also use the three column set of **Terms/Techniques with Definitions and Quotes/Examples** that we used Term 1 :

and for those who like an extra challenge: the **Year 11 Syntax** resource for understanding sentence structure:

Reviewing your work from Term 1 - the short texts we studied and close reading of sections of __Tomorrow When the War Began__, will also be useful in helping you to understand **language techniques** and their **effects.**

Below is the sample exam paper for A.S. 1.3
It is similar to what you will get in the preliminary examination and the external. It has two texts and four part questions, but will give you an idea of what to expect. Working through this and looking at possible answers in the assessment schedule will be helpful. We will also look at this in class, but extra work in your own time will be to your advantage [|90851 Sample Assessment Schedule.doc] [|90851 Sample resource book.doc] [|90851 sample exam.doc]


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