Related belonging text help (1 Viewer)

[Hermes1]

I want to use Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck as one of my related texts, however my school used it in the prelim extension english course. So would i still be able to use it for school assessments. tnx

 

[annabackwards]

Yes, you would be able to use it.

However, be aware of the bad stigma associated with using texts that have been set texts as it implies that you're lazy etc.

 

[Hermes1]

I have to pick two texts so would it be better to have variety such as a film and a novel or should i just pick two films or two novels.

 

[Ishynooshy]

In general, it is better to have as variety of text types. I don't remember the exact wording of the syllabus, but there is something in there about having read/analyse/appreciate the wide range of text types.

Of course, if you think that you can only find two novels/films etc that are able to more strongly support your belonging thesis then I would use them instead of making your argument(s) weaker just so you can incorporate two text types.

 

[Riproot]

Fuckin' I do standard, I will make up a text when I get into my exam. Got 16/20 in prelims doing the same thing