Keeping ahead and setting the standard of excellence
This Resource Package on Writing Commentaries offers you an opportunity to shine. Most students are capable of identifying the metalinguistic terms. However, many resort to generic comments, without an insightful connection to the text.
See “How to write a 45-minute commentary”
Further, many students struggle to focus on the most important features connected with the key criteria: contextual factors, social purpose, register and stylistic and discourse features.
A good student will demonstrate a sound grasp of the key criteria, apply metalinguistic terms and connect them to the meaning of the text.
This downloadable Resource Package walks you through a quick and efficient way of writing your commentary in 45 minutes.
Following a prototype that is smart, efficient and logical, it walks you through a range of text types from past VCAA English Language exams.
It features 15 detailed plans, essay samples and tips,
It answers your questions:
- How do I determine the most salient features?
- How do I link the prosodic features with the social purpose?
- How can I gain more depth?
- How can I avoid running out of time?
- How do I work on the subsystems and coherence?
