1.4 — A deep dive into survival and fulfilment in Station Eleven, changing the rules of writing an introduction
Unit 3 English | Tutor: David Quan
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Weekly skills activity 1: Breaking down a prompt
In this activity, students will collaborate with their tutor and/or fellow peers to establish and hone in an ‘adaptive reflex’ to any random prompt that can be thrown at them.
The purpose of this skills activity is so that students can easily draw ideas on authorial intention and messaging just by reading a prompt.
Weekly skills activity 2: Investigating examples of survival and fulfilment
Weekly skills activity also compound on knowledge and skills. In this activity, students will build their familiarity with their assigned text by identifying and dissecting specific thematic examples.
The purpose of this activity is to create an arsenal of examples that can quickly be drawn upon when being first presented with a prompt. It will also develop confidence in essay writing and analysing authorial intent.
Basics to introduction writing
Short and simple
Long introductions not only detract from the flow of your essay but it wastes valuable time as well!
Clear and concise language
Straight-to-the-point vocabulary builds on the idea of concise introductions. Do not let wordy sentences detract from your essay!
Be methodical
Introductions gives you a way to present your ideas in a methodical manner, giving your assessor a preview on the ideas and discussion you want to have.
Worked example
Students will also be presented a worked example written by the tutor. The example demonstrates all the attributes that makes for a good answer — in this case: what makes a good introduction.
Mindset tips
Mindset tips are designed to ease students in prolific areas of difficulty. Its intention is for students to approach a certain skill or challenge differently.
This re-emphasises a core Keda principle — that VCE is as much as a mental battle as it is a knowledge and skills one!
Mindset tip:
Whilst writing analytical essays can be daunting, think of introductions as a way to start up your momentum, to get into the rhythm of essay writing and build your confidence!
Detailed, annotated feedback
Keda does not believe the simple marking of work can produce improved outcomes for students. We believe that annotations with comments made on students’ work are instigators of change, allowing students to easily target areas of improvement.
Students are Keda are entitled to an optional online 20 minute feedback session, whereby students can sit with their tutor is reflect on their work and strategise how they can improve.
