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[toknblackguy]

i do revenge tragedy
and what would happen if i only talked about 4 texts, and they specified to do 5?

 

[toknblackguy]

come on...someone answer

 

[toknblackguy]

ugh
so many ppl surfing the forum and noone cares to post any sortta reply

 

[mememe]

If it specified to do FIVE, and you did four, then you couldnt get into the top band. It wouldnt be meeting the criteria. other than that you wouldn't be completely penalised.

 

[devi]

i dont actually know....

 

[toknblackguy]

thank you!!
so then i'd be looking at what sortta mark...18/25? - assuming the rest of it was quite good

 

[mememe]

I have no idea what mark you could get. Depends on the markers i guess.

Btw, the chances of them specifying FIVE texts are very slim. Usually they ask for two prescribed texts and two related. so you're probably safe anyway.

However, even if you just briefly learn the 5th text, just in case, if it does happen then you can improve your mark, just by making reference to it. It's better than ignoring it.

 

[devi]

exactly... even if you didnt cover it in detail, breifly mentioning it would at least mean you fufilled the criteria.

and she's right, they would amost never ask you to do all 5...

what topic do you HAVE 5 prescribed texts for anyway> arenty there normally 3?

 

[toknblackguy]

well...my texts include the three set texts and one of my choosing
however, i only just realised what a poor choice it is
cause now i have 3 plays and 1 film

anyway...what if i use a prescribed textas one of my own choosing\?

 

[devi]

no, you have to use something not from the syllabus, they will see that as lazy, and looks like you havent bothered to research your topic.

 

[mememe]

So you only have one related text? there is a HIGH chance you'll need two, so i realllly recommend you find one, even if you fudge most of it or just mention it briefly. I dont think they've ever asked for just "one" related text.

 

[devi]

its usually at least two prescribed and two of your own.

 

[toknblackguy]

they always say two related texts...but what happens if you use one prescribed text as a related text?
cause i did that in my trials for 2u english...i was doing powerplya, and i did 1984, but i used julius caesar as one of my related texts....i got 18/20 - BHHS
so i dunno.....

 

[Leasha23]

Originally posted by toknblackguy
they always say two related texts...but what happens if you use one prescribed text as a related text?
cause i did that in my trials for 2u english...i was doing powerplya, and i did 1984, but i used julius caesar as one of my related texts....i got 18/20 - BHHS
so i dunno.....

Our teacher told us that in all circumstances, the prescribed texts CAN NOT be used as related texts, unless they are not related to the module at all...
eg. for revenge tragedy, you could use any of the texts for other electives in module A, but not any of the set texts for revenge tragedy

 

[Nick]

you cant use a prescribed text from your module as a related text Jason.. thats a HUGE No-no..

need to find 2 of your own texts at least..

 

[toknblackguy]

nick a?
oh well then...it looks like i'm up for a spectacular failing of 3u english!!
woohoo!!

 

[Leasha23]

Originally posted by toknblackguy
nick a?
oh well then...it looks like i'm up for a spectacular failing of 3u english!!
woohoo!!

What elective do you do for extension?

 

[toknblackguy]

revenge tragedy
i've just lost all motivatino to study
and cause i haven't studied prior to today..i feel it's pointless

 

[Leasha23]

Originally posted by toknblackguy
revenge tragedy
i've just lost all motivatino to study
and cause i haven't studied prior to today..i feel it's pointless

If you do revenge tragedy, look back to the Shakespeare works you have studied over your years at school... Othello, Hamlet fit in with the genre, as do others (apparently) if you crap on enough. Also look at contemporary movies such as The Patriot, Gladiator - even if you dont have quotes, small details on each (such as the signifiers) will make up that extra text you dont have. I only suggested these cos they are pretty easy and fairly well known - even if you dont know the movie off by heart you can find stuff easily enough on them online

 

[toknblackguy]

nah
i appreciate the help
but im passed all help
i've burnt out as they say
but thanks!