1. How might you structure your essay to avoid simply ‘taking a tone’ of the text and instead of building on an argument? -> Having a more specific thesis statement and spending more time on the preparation of the text structure, will help to avoid narration but focus my mindset towards being more analytical and […]
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Reflection 2: IO
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January Paper 1 Reflection
How might you use more precise vocabulary and terminology? – By becoming more familiar with the definitions, use and purpose of lexical elements, especially for that style of writing (conventions) will allow me to use them more effectively and in a correct manner, therefore supporting my analysis, structure and language How might you discuss text […]
November Paper 1 Reflection
1. How might you identify text type conventions more accurately to help unpack the structure and language more effectively? Through studying and reading many more different text types, I believe I will be able to identify certain conventions more easily in the future. 2. How might you edit your work for precise vocabulary, spelling, punctuation […]
Reflection 2: HL Essay
After writing the mini analysis, the feedback has shown me a decrease in performance from paper 1. My main focus after receiving the second feedback is further narrowed down on analysis structure and evidence. Having a clear PEA structure will help me to strengthen my chain of analysis – in order to achieve this, I […]
Reflection 1: HL Essay
After writing the Paper 1 and receiving my numerical feedback, I thought about the two questions made by Ms Wiseman on how to improve my writing. Question 1: How might you expand your discussion to provide further insight and avoid description? -> To focus on a deeper layer of analysis I need to further explore […]
S3 Episode 6: Happily Divorced
To what extent does Esther Perel successfully use the elements of a podcast? Element 1: Central Idea – Divorce being able to be something positive ” What stands out here is that the two people in the couple are actually getting along much better separated and divorced than they did when they were married. That […]
After Apple-Picking
Context: Literally: – The narrator is about to fall asleep – Apple picking was the last thing he did that day, he has enjoyed it but he is tired of it now – He is not done with picking the apples –> reflection on the life he has lived, sleep or death? Analysis: – Wording […]