Module C The Craft of Writing

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Master the Craft of Writing Quiz

Test your knowledge and understanding of Module C: The Craft of Writing. This quiz is designed for students to reinforce their learning about various writing styles, techniques, and the significance of prescribed texts in the HSC curriculum.

Questions include:

True or false statements
Multiple choice queries
Checkboxes for identifying key features

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Which of the following is NOT true of Mod C Craft of Writing

It has no prescribed texts

It is aimed to extend the repertoire of classroom writing beyond the analytical essay

It can be taught concurrently with other HSC modules

Students must engage with texts from their own wide reading and understand the important connection between reading and writing

True or false. The prescribed texts for this module contribute to the pattern of texts to be studied as part of the course requirements.

True

False

How many hours must be allotted to Module C The Craft of Writing?

20 hours

30 hours

40 hours

50 hours

In the Craft of Writing, Students should have opportunities to

Imitate specific aspects of writing – narrative, character, point of view, argument, figurative language, genre, perspective and style

Write in a range of forms and for different contexts

Analyse prescribed texts from the Module

Explain the effects of their writing choices for audiences and purposes

Reflect on their own writing as required by the module

In Module C Craft of Writing, students study the prescribed texts as well as texts from their own wide reading as models and stimulus for the development of their own ideas and written expression. What is the minimum number of prescribed texts students must study as part of Module C?

True/false. If Module C is being studied concurrently, texts should be selected that have similar ideas to the prescribed texts studied in class

True

False

True/false: Module C The Craft of Writing is taught in both English Standard and English Advanced

True

False

True/false. The texts and exam questions in Module C are common for English Standard and English Advanced.

True

False

What kinds of texts are texts must be studied and crafted by students in Mod C, Craft of Writing?

The NESA glossary defines discursive texts as follows: Discursive texts are those whose primary focus is to explore an idea or variety of topics. These texts involve the discussion of an idea(s) or opinion(s) without the direct intention of persuading the reader, listener or viewer to adopt any single point of view. Discursive texts can be humorous or serious in tone and can have a formal or informal register. These texts include texts such as feature articles, creative nonfiction, blogs, personal essays, documentaries and speeches. What are some of the typical features of discursive writing?

Approaches a topic from different angles and explores themes and issues in a style that balances personal observations with different perspectives

Draws upon real life experiences and/or draws from wide reading

Uses personal anecdotes and may have a conversational tone

Uses engaging imagery and language features

Tries to persuade an audience of the writer's point of view

Begins with an event, an anecdote or relevant quote that is then used to explore an idea

Always has a fixed or conclusive ending

Reflection can be defined as "the thought process by which students develop an understanding and appreciation of their own learning. This process draws on both cognitive and affective experiences". What are some typical features of discursive writing?

Use of anecdotal references, imagery or metaphor

Use of evaluative language

Must be objective and written in third person

Connections between what students learn about writing and the writing that they craft

Self-awareness of the learning process

True/false: HSC Questions for Module C will focus on a particular phrase of the rubric.

True

False

True/false: Students can use a hybrid of imaginative, informative, persuasive and discursive writing in their responses.

True

False

True/false: Students will always be required to write a complete piece of writing with an introduction, body and conclusion.

True

False

True/false. Students will always have to respond to a prescribed text in Module C Craft of Writing.

True

False

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