Possible Exam Questions

[Trippendicular]

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IT'S ONE CORE TEXT (OR AT LEAST 2 POEMS IF THAT IS YOUR PRESCRIBED TEXT), 1 BOOKLET TEXT AND THEN RELATED TEXTS DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER THEY ASK YOU FOR. IF IT SAYS TEXT(s) THEN YOU CAN DO 1 OR MORE, IF IT SAYS TEXTS YOU HAVE TO DO 2 OR MORE AND THATS IT. NO SECOND BOOKLET TEXT

[doc_gurl]

Oh man boy is that true!!!

i had been looking for questions everywhere. Thnakx heaps 2 all those who posted questions

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[Estelle]

Whats all this about 2 stimulus texts?

You only have to do 1, you'll never be asked for 2, in fact if you used 2 stimulus and 1 additional and they asked for 'texts' it would be wrong

Also you are supposed to have 2 additional texts but everyone thinks that they'll only ask you to use one, because having to discuss that many texts means that you cant use as much detail, and also cause last years question only asked for 1, but its much safer to prepare for 2.

Thanks for all the questions too!!!

[dimu2]

umm does anyone else have any paper 3 questions? i take it theyr almost alwayz about wut u learn from journeys?

[insanerp]

My trial that I received 12/15 for:

Section III

The Board of Studies is reviewing the selection of prescribed texts in the Area of Study The Journey.

In a letter/email outline why you believe your prescribed text is an appropriate selection for the Area of Study The Journey and should be retained as a text within the specific focus of wither Physical, Imaginative or Inner Journeys. You should include a discussion of the text's ideas, which expanded your understanding and how these ideas are represented.

Make connections with other related texts includeing ONE text from the prescribed stimulus booklet, Journeys, and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing to justify your argument.

[league_girl]

is there only one form the can ask use to write in in section two? ie- just a creative writing piece not a speech, transcript etc etc

i have never seen in any hsc paper, trial paper or simulated paper asking us to write in a particular form.

[tamorapierce13]

Originally Posted by league_girl

is there only one form the can ask use to write in in section two? ie- just a creative writing piece not a speech, transcript etc etc

i have never seen in any hsc paper, trial paper or simulated paper asking us to write in a particular form.

They can specify the creative response, i.e. "write a speech", "write a series of journal entries", "write a letter", etc.

[tamorapierce13]

From our 2006 Trials:

Question 1 (given 4 texts as sources)

Text one - prose extract
ai) Identify ONE indication of the difficulty of the journey. (1 mark)
aii) Explain TWO ways the composer tries to help the responder experience the journey. (2 marks)

Text two - visual
b) Explain how journeys are communicated in the text. (3 marks)

Text three - article *This is a direct response to the stimulus*
c) Explain how the first train to cross the 'red centre' is connected to George Huddleston. (3 marks)

Text four - poem
d) The poem uses specific techniques in order to make the journey clear. Analyse these in comparison with how journey is conveyed in ONE other given text. (6 marks)

Total amount of marks: 15

Question 2

Using one of the two statements below write a text which clarifies your sense of journeys.

a) "With any journey there is often a narrow path to walk before you can see the wide road ahead."

OR

b) "Sometimes there is a closed gate between the path and the road."

You may write in any text type except poetry or a cartoon.

Total amount of marks: 15

Question 3

a) Focus - Physical Journeys

"In life, everyone is capable of doing more, I believe in testing that."

In a speech to next year's Year 12 students, explore this statement in relation to your understanding of the concept of Physical Journeys.

In your answer you must refer to your prescribed text, one text from the Board of Studies booklet, as well as TWO texts of your own choosing.

b) Focus - Imaginative Journeys

"In life, everyone is capable of doing more, I believe in testing that."

In a speech to next year's Year 12 students, explore this statement in relation to your understanding of the concept of Imaginative Journeys.

In your answer you must refer to your prescribed text, one text from the Board of Studies booklet, as well as TWO texts of your own choosing.

c) Focus - Inner Journeys

"In life, everyone is capable of doing more, I believe in testing that."

In a speech to next year's Year 12 students, explore this statement in relation to your understanding of the concept of Inner Journeys.

In your answer you must refer to your prescribed text, one text from the Board of Studies booklet, as well as TWO texts of your own choosing.

Total amount of marks: 15

[n@ttyb]

Originally Posted by tamorapierce13

.... as well as TWO texts of your own choosing.

i hope they dont ask for 2 additional texts... im only preparing 1 :S

[tamorapierce13]

Mm, I'm using 2 regardless, so I'm safe.

[shockwave6653]

Some past Area of Study essay q's:

"The journey leads to greater understanding"
-Discuss how this greater understanding is represented by composers in different ways

"The journey, not the arrival, matters"
-Discuss this statement, focusing on how composers of texts represent the concept of journey

"Any journey includes both realities and possibilities"
-To what extent do the textx you have studied support this idea?

-To what extent has studying the concept of physical, imaginative or inner journeys expanded your understanding of yourself, of individuals, and of the world?

"Every journey involves change and transformation"
-How has your understanding of the nature of the journey been shaped by the texts you have studied?

"Any journey always has some obstacles to overcome"
-How has your understanding of the nature of journey been shaped by the texts you have studied?

[Jessica_00]

For this question:

+"We will build new ships to carry man forward into the universe, to gain a new foothold on the moon and to prepare for new journeys to the worlds beyond our own"
Compose a pice of writing that explores a journey of discovery.



Do we acually have to write something about space travel???

[tamorapierce13]

Originally Posted by Jessica_00

Do we acually have to write something about space travel???

No, the question says "a journey of discovery". This could be interpreted literally (i.e. physical journey or finding something in the backyard, etc) or figuratively (i.e. inner journey, imaginative, learn something new about yourself, etc). Space travel is not an issue, it is simply an example in the stimulus quotation.

[DucKy::]

they wouldnt include it in stimulus quote if they didnt wnat u to at least refer to it. its just like if they had a quote in section 3, and the actual question doesnt refer to the quote, ur still expected to refer to it in ur answer

[tamorapierce13]

Originally Posted by DucKy::

they wouldnt include it in stimulus quote if they didnt wnat u to at least refer to it. its just like if they had a quote in section 3, and the actual question doesnt refer to the quote, ur still expected to refer to it in ur answer

Yes, I'm aware of that. I was explaining that as well as incorporating the stimulus provided, it does not need to be limited to a "space journey".

The quote says

...to prepare for new journeys to the worlds beyond our own

which can be interpreted in many different ways. Writing about a "space journey" is a very superficial interpretation of the question.