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[Effekt]

In paper 1 for the section III (essay) does the related text need to relate to the text you studied or just relate to belonging?

So when i go to write my essay and get to the supp part do i need to relate that supp to the text studied or just how it represents belonging with the question?

 

[slyhunter]

You should be able to draw links between your set text and related text so yes.

 

[Effekt]

You should be able to draw links between your set text and related text so yes.

Ah thanks, i was thinking for paper 1 it only had to relate to belonging.

 

[Lilyyyy]

it has to be both belonging and you have to be able to link and compare the texts.
one way you can link the texts is though the THEMES, that both portray.

i've created possible questions which all link to the sylabus, if you can answer all these questions linking both texts. then you should be well prepared. because they wont ask anything not relating to the syllabus.

(1) Explore a diverse range of CONCEPTS related to belonging. Investigate these IDEAS, look closely at the TECHNIQUES the composer has used to communicate ideas about belonging.
(1) IDEAS to reflect on:
A. How belonging connects to individuals, groups, communities and the wider world to create a sense of belonging.
B. How a connection to a place can create a sense of belonging.
C. How belonging can enrich our identity relationships and can lead to acceptance and understanding.
D. How an individual can enrich or challenge a community or group.
E. The attitudes of belonging can change over time.
F. Some individuals will choose not to belong (Caitlyn).
G. Barriers exist in societies that work to prevent belonging.
H. Belonging can have negative and positive (repercussions??)


(2) Perceptions and attitudes towards belonging are varied from individual to individual and are shaped by contexts such as Personal, Cultural, Historical and Social.
Examine, question, reflect and speculate the following:
A. Ideas, notions, beliefs and assumptions about belonging.
B. In what ways is belonging revealed through REPRESENTATIONS of people, relationships, ideas, places, events and societies?
C. The language and structural technique used by the composer (free verse novel).
D. The effect of the composer’s choice of techniques.
E. The ways in which belonging influences and is influenced by the responder.
(Your understanding of the world will be widened, just as our own experiences and knowledge will influence your understanding of belonging.

 

[Lilyyyy]

Also use this as your gide to strenghten your essay.

(Comments from the marking centre)
Ø In stronger responses, candidates engaged in a perceptive manner with the view expressed in the statement, establishing an insightful thesis, which was sustained throughout the response through a discerning selection of textual detail and an astute analysis of both the prescribed text and the text of their own choosing. The skilful integration of the analysis of both texts into the conceptual framework of their response was a distinguishing feature of highly developed responses. These responses were also marked by clear and purposeful control of language, with a judicious use of related material.

If you're doing 'The Simple Gift' specifically
Ø In better responses, candidates established a thesis that explored how and why interactions with people and the world might enrich or limit a sense of belonging. This examination of the process of belonging through interacting with others, and the causes of enrichment or limitation, was generally organised around a comparison between Billy’s initial rejection at home and school, which limited his sense of belonging, and his subsequent acceptance by Old Bill, Irene and Caitlin in Bendarat where his identity, place in the community and sense of direction were all strengthened.

Ø Better responses may also have included a thoughtful consideration of the connections of the characters to the enriching aspects of the natural world. In support of their answer, candidates often used both the recurring poetic features of the text, like the symbolism of the simple gift and the key, the use of imagery and aptly used figures of speech, as well as narrative features like contrasting settings, multiple narratives and character development. Some highly developed responses tied the free verse structure of the poetry with the way the main characters were able to liberate themselves from societal or familial limitations to construct their own network of mutual acceptance and transparent honesty and trust.