How to write a BAND 6 essay?

mack · 9 Oct 2004, 9:39 AM

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Look through the Standards packages as well-See what makes the band 6 answers tick.

Look at the band 1 answers as well. Some of them use netspeak.

OMg King Lears love for ?cordelia is Teh RoxOr!!!!

Not to that extent, but it amuses me how people would use it in the most important exams of their life.

frazzle · 9 Oct 2004, 1:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mishka

think SHORT and SWEET. do not ramble on one point because you have studied it better than another. demonstrate a thorough knowledge by incorporating a range of examples, techniques and analysis.

but isn't it better to do a few points in great detail rather than go on about a long list but not really going in depth?

it's so hard to fit everything in in 45 min, and i'm a very slow writer, realistically i can get 1000 if i use my time well. but it IS quality over quantity right!?

Sarah168 · 9 Oct 2004, 2:54 PM

It's abit of both if you're honest with yourself. Covering two points in top notch form is great and demonstrates your knowledge of those two points but it ISNT a SUBSTANTIAL response. Being selective with information is the best way to go.

life.like.that. · 11 Oct 2004, 11:12 PM

Have a thesis which you sustain throughout the. whole. essay.

otherwise ur argument is all over the place and it makes you look smart if u come up with a good, original thesis.

georgia86 · 12 Oct 2004, 9:09 AM

it's not true that you have to integrate to get band six.

many people who have discussed each text in turn that I know have gotten in band six and my teacher says that as long as you address the question and link your ideas, your essay structure is not going to specify which band you achieve. you're more likely to get marked down for writing a memorised response that is not pertinent to the question, or by generally having poor writing skills.

Brian · 12 Oct 2004, 11:00 AM

The most important thing to think about is quality over quantity. It's no good writting 10 pages if it doesn't actually say anything. It's also not always what you say but how you say it, the band 6 responses will be logical and easy to follow.

The teachers are also looking for the 'whys' when they mark the tests. It's important that you say what and how but if you can say why a technique was used then you'll get a better mark.

carleone · 13 Oct 2004, 8:19 AM

so how long are the essays supposed to actually be? how do u study for english anyway?

tennille · 13 Oct 2004, 8:35 AM

Mine are usually about 5-6 pages. You have to make sure that you include quality information and answer the question.

To study for English, just study some quotes and know their effect. I wrote up a table incorporating techniques, examples of them, and what they convey.

I'm just freaked out about Emma and Clueless

Nicola` · 14 Oct 2004, 9:20 AM

Hey

Thank God I'm not the only one freakin' about the whole Emma and Clueless thing!!!!

Like I get how they go together and the whole transformation thing but I cant put it into words!!!!

I did the Catholic trial and the Emma/Clueless question just didnt make sense to me!

If anyone has some hints on what should be in the Emma/Clueless response i'd really appreciate it!?!?!?!?!?

Thanks

tennille · 14 Oct 2004, 9:23 AM

I rkn social status, marriage and personal development of the protagonist. Talk about it thematically. I asked my teacher yesterday and she really helped me.

Nicola` · 14 Oct 2004, 9:29 AM

Thanks I think its just the question that confuses me when i get into the exam!
I like study everything and know it but kinda lose it - there is so much to cram into ur brain for paper 2!!!

Thanks heaps for your help!!!

tennille · 14 Oct 2004, 9:31 AM

Emma and Clueless is the worst because they can ask you any question that can change the whole essay style and therefore you find it difficult to adapt to the question.

Nicola` · 14 Oct 2004, 9:38 AM

You're so right i cant believe the difference in all the transformation questions! At least with all the other topics the question is going to be based on 1 major idea as with transformations they can do anything! And it is bound to be an essay! I rkon that Emma/Clueless would be easier in another text type like article or something, wat do you rkon???

Thanks for your help

tennille · 14 Oct 2004, 9:40 AM

I don't think it'll be an essay because last year's one was an essay. It might be a review/ feature article, but I prefer an essay. The best thing to do when doing an essay for this is fudge the answer to fit the question.

Nicola` · 14 Oct 2004, 9:43 AM

Sounds like a plan thanks again
Good luck with your exams

11 Oct 2004, 11:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
life.like.that. Assistant Member HSC: 2005 Gender: Female Location: Sydney Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 71 Last Activity: 2 Nov 2005, 6:44 PM	Have a thesis which you sustain throughout the. whole. essay. otherwise ur argument is all over the place and it makes you look smart if u come up with a good, original thesis. __________________ See the people on the street Hear the sound of defeat It just seems to me we know too many people It makes the ones we love seem great Life is better with you. Eskimo Joe - Life is Better With You

12 Oct 2004, 9:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
georgia86 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 26 Last Activity: 9 Sep 2005, 5:56 PM	integration it's not true that you have to integrate to get band six. many people who have discussed each text in turn that I know have gotten in band six and my teacher says that as long as you address the question and link your ideas, your essay structure is not going to specify which band you achieve. you're more likely to get marked down for writing a memorised response that is not pertinent to the question, or by generally having poor writing skills.

13 Oct 2004, 8:35 AM	#23 (permalink)
tennille ... HSC: 2004 Gender: Female Location: Sydney Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,487 Last Activity: 29 Jun 2009, 5:10 PM	Mine are usually about 5-6 pages. You have to make sure that you include quality information and answer the question. To study for English, just study some quotes and know their effect. I wrote up a table incorporating techniques, examples of them, and what they convey. I'm just freaked out about Emma and Clueless Last edited by tennille; 13 Oct 2004 at 9:52 PM.

14 Oct 2004, 9:20 AM	#24 (permalink)
Nicola` New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Last Activity: 17 Oct 2004, 12:01 PM	Emma/Clueless Hey Thank God I'm not the only one freakin' about the whole Emma and Clueless thing!!!! Like I get how they go together and the whole transformation thing but I cant put it into words!!!! I did the Catholic trial and the Emma/Clueless question just didnt make sense to me! If anyone has some hints on what should be in the Emma/Clueless response i'd really appreciate it!?!?!?!?!? Thanks

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9 Oct 2004, 9:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
mack Banned HSC: 2004 Gender: Undisclosed Location: Shower, taking a shit Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,281 Last Activity: 9 Jan 2005, 12:39 AM	You can hide this advertisement by registering. Look through the Standards packages as well-See what makes the band 6 answers tick. Look at the band 1 answers as well. Some of them use netspeak. OMg King Lears love for ?cordelia is Teh RoxOr!!!! Not to that extent, but it amuses me how people would use it in the most important exams of their life.

9 Oct 2004, 2:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sarah168 London Calling HSC: 2004 Gender: Female Location: Sydney Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,380 Last Activity: 20 Nov 2009, 8:46 PM	It's abit of both if you're honest with yourself. Covering two points in top notch form is great and demonstrates your knowledge of those two points but it ISNT a SUBSTANTIAL response. Being selective with information is the best way to go.

12 Oct 2004, 11:00 AM	#21 (permalink)
Brian New Member Location: Newcastle Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1 Last Activity: 26 Oct 2004, 10:13 AM	The most important thing to think about is quality over quantity. It's no good writting 10 pages if it doesn't actually say anything. It's also not always what you say but how you say it, the band 6 responses will be logical and easy to follow. The teachers are also looking for the 'whys' when they mark the tests. It's important that you say what and how but if you can say why a technique was used then you'll get a better mark.

13 Oct 2004, 8:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
carleone New Member Location: Sydney > R to the O-ZELLE Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1 Last Activity: 19 Oct 2004, 9:28 PM	so how long are the essays supposed to actually be? how do u study for english anyway?

14 Oct 2004, 9:23 AM	#25 (permalink)
tennille ... HSC: 2004 Gender: Female Location: Sydney Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,487 Last Activity: 29 Jun 2009, 5:10 PM	I rkn social status, marriage and personal development of the protagonist. Talk about it thematically. I asked my teacher yesterday and she really helped me.

14 Oct 2004, 9:29 AM	#26 (permalink)
Nicola` New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Last Activity: 17 Oct 2004, 12:01 PM	Thanks I think its just the question that confuses me when i get into the exam! I like study everything and know it but kinda lose it - there is so much to cram into ur brain for paper 2!!! Thanks heaps for your help!!!

14 Oct 2004, 9:31 AM	#27 (permalink)
tennille ... HSC: 2004 Gender: Female Location: Sydney Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,487 Last Activity: 29 Jun 2009, 5:10 PM	Emma and Clueless is the worst because they can ask you any question that can change the whole essay style and therefore you find it difficult to adapt to the question.

14 Oct 2004, 9:38 AM	#28 (permalink)
Nicola` New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Last Activity: 17 Oct 2004, 12:01 PM	You're so right i cant believe the difference in all the transformation questions! At least with all the other topics the question is going to be based on 1 major idea as with transformations they can do anything! And it is bound to be an essay! I rkon that Emma/Clueless would be easier in another text type like article or something, wat do you rkon??? Thanks for your help

14 Oct 2004, 9:40 AM	#29 (permalink)
tennille ... HSC: 2004 Gender: Female Location: Sydney Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,487 Last Activity: 29 Jun 2009, 5:10 PM	I don't think it'll be an essay because last year's one was an essay. It might be a review/ feature article, but I prefer an essay. The best thing to do when doing an essay for this is fudge the answer to fit the question.

14 Oct 2004, 9:43 AM	#30 (permalink)
Nicola` New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Last Activity: 17 Oct 2004, 12:01 PM	Sounds like a plan thanks again Good luck with your exams

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