Comments on: VCE help radio - VCE English podcast

By: Heath McGregor

Heath McGregor — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:01:20 +0000

All I can say is WOW! I’ve just completed an hour long interview with Ross Huggard who is VCE english author, examiner and lecturer.

All VCE english students will need to have a listen to this podcast when it becomes available (give me a few days as I need to edit and upload the podcast).

Ross gave some fantastic strategies to help you prepare for VCE English sacs and the end of year exam. He also put to bed many common concerns about the VCE English course and how to achieve high marks. Stay tuned - I will upload the podcast soon!

By: Heath McGregor

Heath McGregor — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:49:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone for their comments, questions and assistance with this first VCE English podcast. I’m in the process of organising a time to record the podcast (hopefully it will be today!). Stay tuned - more details will be posted shortly.

By: Candi

Candi — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:57:04 +0000

There’s heaps of advice and criteria from the vcaa website on the english exam. Here go on this link and read all the info http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/english/englishexams.html

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:37:56 +0000

What exactly is the difference between an intro and conclusion in an English essay? I was told both have to include broad statements that summarise your main points. So is there any difference at all?

Thanks

By: Keerthi

Keerthi — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:53:07 +0000

Hey

I was wondering what style of writing and structure examiners are really looking for. There seems to be very mixed responses…Also how can you ensure that A plus, what kind of preparation can you do from year 11. Also with your contention is it best to take a unique angle? Thankyou so much for the help, it is much appreciated =]

By: alyssa

alyssa — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:46:03 +0000

the two hardest things to figure out wat these examerners actually want.. because my teachers dont really seem to no either is

1.what needs to be put in in a issue analyisis (what needs to be included)

2.what type of writing we wil be doing at the end of the year ?? does nyone no?? any help??

By: Candi

Candi — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:46:33 +0000

Hi Mary!
My advice to you is to know your stuff in other words study whatever the SAC is going to be about. Once you know the topic well enough. The second most crucial thing is to plan your essay. Not only will it give you a basic outline of your intro, main points and conclusion, it also should flow better than if you weren’t going to plan. Another tip is to practise different topic questions, it can give you heaps more practise; trust me. I’m currently in yr12 as well and i’m still struggling with thinking and writing quicker. It’s hard but we can pull through if you follow these tips. Best of Luck!

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:18:49 +0000

It takes me quiet a while to think about how I can structure my essays so I’m often running out of time by the end of the SAC. A majority of the time, my English teachers often comment that I should ‘think and write quicker’. So apart from practicising on writing different types of essays, how can I achieve this?

By: Heath McGregor

Heath McGregor — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:17:59 +0000

What are the biggest questions or concerns that you have about VCE english. Write them out below.

You have until Wednesday 26th March 5pm to enter your questions here.