Related Texts being discriminators? (1 Viewer)

[alexobern]

A teacher at my school said that related texts were real discriminators in terms of higher hsc marks, i.e. high band 5, band 6. How true is this, or how true do you think this is?

 

[NBGHHS]

Yes and no.
If the related text you choose to refer to links in with the main idea you are trying to articulate, particularly in relation to the techniques you highlight, it will raise the quality of your response.
However, if you choose a text, which, whilst relevant, doesn't emphasise your point you are making, or drags away from it (or just isn't answering the question) - you can say good bye to a band 6 mark.

Be very meticulous in the quotes/techniques you use in your essay. If the related material's quotes don't provide insights into your point - ditch it all together and find a better text that does this.

Good luck

 

[alexobern]

sorry, i meant your paragraph on the related text being the discriminator

 

[RishBonjour]

anything other than happy feet and finding nemo should be alrite.
If your related sucks with no techniques (other than the usual metaphors etc or "low angle shot" ) then make up crap (unless its a very well known text)

Also, chose one that relates to your core text in terms of idea
e.g. for emily dickinson, my related text has strong links to nature etc.