Pierotte
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Take note the 5 time rule.
For every text you are given in to study for your HSC you should be looking at reading/watching it a minimum of 5 times.
This is not as hard as it sounds.
The more times you go through a text the easier it gets.
if you have a certain purpose each time you go through a text it makes it less intimidating rather that trying to absorb everything in one hit!
This is the easiest way to get good results.
I have seen WAY to many students complain that they
1) Dont understand their texts
2) Find them too boring
Simply follow this guide when viewing your texts.
It will aid understanding and prevent boredom, as you are not simply going through a text, you are going through it with a purpose.
1- Read/Watch text once on your own to simply get a first impression of the text.
Basically watch/read it for pleasure, not as if it is a HSC text.
Write down your first impressions,
These are your own individual thoughts and will make you stand out from the other HSC students who are simply analysing the given text how their teacher told them to, or how they think BOS wants them to.
Your own views are priceless.
2-Read/Watch text a second time to further strengthen your impressions.
This time also try link up your views to the syllabus
Make sure you thourally understand the syllabus before embarking on your text a second time.
3-Read/Watch text a third time to try pick up on anything of significance you may have missed the first few times.
By the third time you should be relaxed with the text, it should be becoming more familiar and less intimidating.
4-Read/Watch the text a fourth time (do not rush this step!) with the aim of really trying to UNDERSTAND WHAT the composer was trying to say, and HOW they were trying to say it (i.e. techniques) and WHY (context)
5-Read/Watch the text a fifth time for the sole purpose of picking out relevant scenes/quotes/chapters that you can make referecne to in essays.
Time Frame:
Keep a journal each time you go through your text, keep a note book and pen on hand and always write down your ideas as you will be surprised how easily your most original and impressive thoughts can be forgotten.
EDIT: OH AND GOOD LUCK! Not that you'll need luck if you follow this nifty plan.
For every text you are given in to study for your HSC you should be looking at reading/watching it a minimum of 5 times.
This is not as hard as it sounds.
The more times you go through a text the easier it gets.
if you have a certain purpose each time you go through a text it makes it less intimidating rather that trying to absorb everything in one hit!
This is the easiest way to get good results.
I have seen WAY to many students complain that they
1) Dont understand their texts
2) Find them too boring
Simply follow this guide when viewing your texts.
It will aid understanding and prevent boredom, as you are not simply going through a text, you are going through it with a purpose.
1- Read/Watch text once on your own to simply get a first impression of the text.
Basically watch/read it for pleasure, not as if it is a HSC text.
Write down your first impressions,
These are your own individual thoughts and will make you stand out from the other HSC students who are simply analysing the given text how their teacher told them to, or how they think BOS wants them to.
Your own views are priceless.
2-Read/Watch text a second time to further strengthen your impressions.
This time also try link up your views to the syllabus
Make sure you thourally understand the syllabus before embarking on your text a second time.
3-Read/Watch text a third time to try pick up on anything of significance you may have missed the first few times.
By the third time you should be relaxed with the text, it should be becoming more familiar and less intimidating.
4-Read/Watch the text a fourth time (do not rush this step!) with the aim of really trying to UNDERSTAND WHAT the composer was trying to say, and HOW they were trying to say it (i.e. techniques) and WHY (context)
5-Read/Watch the text a fifth time for the sole purpose of picking out relevant scenes/quotes/chapters that you can make referecne to in essays.
Time Frame:
- Try do step one BEFORE you start studying the text in class
Step two should ideally be done after you have just started studying your text in class
Step three should be done a few weeks into your study of the text
Step four should be done not long after step 3, this is THE MOST IMPORTANT step and should be done a good few weeks before any assessments
Step 5 should be done about 3 weeks before any given assessment, as by this point your ideas should be formed and your quote quota is an essential finishing touch.
Keep a journal each time you go through your text, keep a note book and pen on hand and always write down your ideas as you will be surprised how easily your most original and impressive thoughts can be forgotten.
EDIT: OH AND GOOD LUCK! Not that you'll need luck if you follow this nifty plan.
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