Different text forms can be used to represent an individual’s life through the selection of particular aspects for particular contexts. This can be seen in three representations of the life of Australian concert pianist, David Helfgott. David Helfgott has had his life represented in a range of text forms, but three examples may be useful for consideration.
Example One
http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608000385/David-Helfgott.html
Example Two
http://www.ask.com/wiki/David_Helfgott
Example Three
Shine: Trailer (1996)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTt4Ar6pzO4&feature=related
Question
Who is David Helfgott?
Answer this question INDIVIDUALLY as a comment below. DO NOT plagiarise or paraphrase other people's work. Your response needs to be written using the proper functions and conventions of the English language and should be between 200-300 WORDS in length.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Intro's & Conclusions
TOPIC SENTENCE (1/5)
- Could be a rhetorical question, statement or definition.
- Should be general to allow a greater scope of discussion later on.
- Needs to be linked to the question and the information spoken of in your body.
LINK TO QUESTION (2/5)
- You need to directly answer the question using the terms given.
INTRODUCE THE TEXTS (3/5)
- You need to introduce the texts you are going to discuss.
- You must refer to the FULL title and composer of the text.
TECHNIQUES/CONTENT (4/5)
- You must identify EACH of the techniques that you are going to discuss in your response.
- This is also the case if you are discussing themes and or particular aspects of a text.
MINI-SUMMARY (5/5)
- Include a sentence or statement that links your introduction to your first paragraph.
- This is not compulsory but it adds to the linear structure of your response.
- Could be a rhetorical question, statement or definition.
- Should be general to allow a greater scope of discussion later on.
- Needs to be linked to the question and the information spoken of in your body.
LINK TO QUESTION (2/5)
- You need to directly answer the question using the terms given.
INTRODUCE THE TEXTS (3/5)
- You need to introduce the texts you are going to discuss.
- You must refer to the FULL title and composer of the text.
TECHNIQUES/CONTENT (4/5)
- You must identify EACH of the techniques that you are going to discuss in your response.
- This is also the case if you are discussing themes and or particular aspects of a text.
MINI-SUMMARY (5/5)
- Include a sentence or statement that links your introduction to your first paragraph.
- This is not compulsory but it adds to the linear structure of your response.
Exam Review
Using the lyrics of your chosen song, answer the following questions IN FULL SENTENCES as a comment in the box below.
1) What is the name of the song? Who is the composer?
2) What is your song about?
3) What is the purpose of the composer in this song?
4) What is the predominant mood or emotion of the song?
5) What poetic techniques (3) can you identify in the poem? Why are they used?
HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THIS POEM AS SOCIAL COMMENT? Answer this final question using the P.E.E.R acronym as a guide to structure.
1) What is the name of the song? Who is the composer?
2) What is your song about?
3) What is the purpose of the composer in this song?
4) What is the predominant mood or emotion of the song?
5) What poetic techniques (3) can you identify in the poem? Why are they used?
HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THIS POEM AS SOCIAL COMMENT? Answer this final question using the P.E.E.R acronym as a guide to structure.
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