Don't over-analyse!

Year 12 English - attack the HSC!

Are you ready? (Now . . . be positive). I am a 'blogging beginner' but I thought this might be a great way for me to get a real sense of how you're going with your exam preparation. We can chat about your responses to various revision activities and you can share ideas that might be helpful to your classmates. I want you to be brave . . . and honest. I want you to trust your own ideas and be willing to take risks by also sharing questions.

So . . . .

At the moment we are still reflecting on Trial exams. We will look at each section, hear marker's comments and explore ways to compose more effective responses. As a starting point, I'm going to ask you a few questions:

What did you learn about your own strenghts and weaknesses from the experience of doing the Trials?
What strategies are you using at the moment to prepare for the English exams?
Which module/section presents your greatest challenge and why?

Speak up now - don't be shy!

Year 11 English - Blackrock

Hi guys! This is my first 'blogging' adventure! (Be patient with me . . . ) I thought it would be fun to have a place where we could chat about some of the stuff we do in class.
The best thing about this is that you can share ideas any time they occur to you. You can also read your classmates' comments. Let's see how we go . . .

When we watched the film version of 'Blackrock' a number of you said you found it disturbing. I did too. I was blown away at the end; kind of stunned which is amazing when you think about the fact that I already knew the plot. I haven't had that kind of reaction to a film for quite a while.

What was your response to the film?
What questions did it raise for you?
Which film techniques did you find most effective and why?