Lesson 1 & 2
An overview of VCAA pieces : typical recurring techniques in past exam papers
- Evidence: personal; professional observations; experience; real-life family; parental examples; case studies; imaginary scenarios
- Comparisons; appeals
- Depictions of stakeholder: figurative; emotive; colloquial language and tone
- Problem (fear; anger; anxiety); solution (relief; hope; inspiration)
- Range of VCAA Exams (including the ones below)
- The task: How do the authors use argument, written and visual features to encourage readers to share their points of view. Your piece must have a sharp focus on viewpoints
Lesson 1 & 2
- Your Paragraph Structure (4 short paragraphs) – 800 words
- Comments from VCAA assessors
- Avoid summary-style analysis
- Simple ways of embedding metalanguage
- Weave “call to action” – purpose and audience – throughout paragraph
- VCAA 2019: Hayley’s cashless store
- VCAA 2010: Professor Lee’s speech
- VCAA 2019: Jonte’s café
Lesson 1, 2 & 3
Your One hour essay structure: combination of articles/images
- Main Article/Speech PLUS Images PLUS Your Say Comment or Letter
- Comments from VCAA assessors
- VCAA 2020: Mr Bandle and the use of drones
- VCAA 2019: Hayley and Mr Morricone’s letter
- VCAA 2017: Comment from Louise to Principal
- VCAA 2016: Letter from Mr Warwick
- VCAA 2015: Volunteering and response from Matthew
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