2015ers Chit-Chat Thread (16 Viewers)

[rawrliongirl]

And with english. Just follow the formula. Intro + body paragraphs + conclusion. Then in body paragraphs use PEEL: paragraph point / topic sentence, evidence (quotes), explanation (of said quote), and then link back to topic sentence / thesis. You can do more than one quote in 1 paragraph as well. Just smoosh in a whole lot of evidence, and then under it start explaining said evidence.

Have a good intro. A really good intro. Check out some full mark essays on the web / resource section and have a look at their introduction and just take the structure of it. E.g. thesis is first, etc.

That's how I do it. Someone else might be able to help more - I've been averaging in the 80s. Would like to improve also.

Yes, it is definitely possible.

The keys to English:
Step 1 (preparation) - people prepare in different ways but the most common form of preparation is a 'generic essay' so to speak.
Others prepare by just preparing textual evidence or paragraphs of analysis as opposed to an entire essay.

If you're the type of person to prepare generic essays, you should aim to refine it over time (have a look at exemplar band 6 level essays and see what they did well - however, don't plagiarise - and gather and incorporate feedback from your teacher or tutor if you have one). It's obviously better to go into an exam with better prepared material than worse prepared material.

If you have a good level of preparation, half of the battle has been fought. High quality preparation is essential in any subject, same goes for English.

Step 2 (practice) - students who dump their generic essays onto the paper are usually limited to a band 3/band 4 (depending on the quality of their prepared material). Band 5 is somewhat possible (especially for 'generic' essay questions) but if you want a high band 5 or a band 6, the key is how well you answer the question.

Practise your ability to mould or adapt your essay to answer the given question if you're the type of student who prepares generic essays.

Pick a few past HSC/trial questions and try to answer them (either mentally or you can actually write full essays if you have the time). This will enhance your ability to answer the given question (with your prepared material) on the day of the exam.

One of my friends went from getting Ds in Year 11 English to becoming a band 6 English student in Year 12.

The reason for his transformation? He just improved his preparation (from winging essays in Year 11 to having high quality prepared essays in Year 12).

Preparation and practice.

Studying for English isn't as complicated as some students make it out to be.

ayyy thanks guys ill try doing this stuff.

 

[BlueLucario]

For those of you interested in doing an IT degree applications for the Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship Program@UTS are open for another few weeks.

Highly suggesting all those interested to apply (from my experience the course has been great and shots on me during next year's camp if anyone from bos gets in )

There should be another round opening late in the year for those who want to apply a little later

xoxo

Oh yeah I was thinking of applying for this, just waiting to get my report XD

 

[BlueGas]

Anyone know (other than apple stores) where I can buy an official apple charger? Local stores that I have been to only sell third-party chargers.

 

[nerdasdasd]

Anyone know (other than apple stores) where I can buy an official apple charger? Local stores that I have been to only sell third-party chargers.

Jb hifi

 

[rawrliongirl]

I'm so unorganised it makes me want to cry 。・゜・(ノД`)・゜・。

 

[BlueGas]

I'm so unorganised it makes me want to cry 。・゜・(ノД`)・゜・。

I feel you, I've been busy over the past two weeks speaking with Apple trying to fix my brother's phone, and after it's finally "fixed" it still has problems, I just want to fix his phone already...

 

[rawrliongirl]

I feel you, I've been busy over the past two weeks speaking with Apple trying to fix my brother's phone, and after it's finally "fixed" it still has problems, I just want to fix his phone already...

i would not have gone through the effort to do that.
unfortunately..I had no choice but to help my brother in year 7 with his science assignment and speech this past week coz my dad hasnt be here and my brother is a sad child and sucks. D:

 

[Ekman]

Has anyone begun their exams yet?

 

[astroman]

nope, mine next term week 3.

 

[BlueGas]

Anyone know if you have to pay to do the UMAT test? Also does anyone know where it's held at?

 

[astroman]

Anyone know if you have to pay to do the UMAT test? Also does anyone know where it's held at?

yes and donno

 

[BlueGas]

yes and donno

How much does it cost?

 

[BLIT2014]

How much does it cost?

Payment

The fee to sit UMAT2015 is $240 (GST inclusive). If you are eligible for concession, the registration fee is $140. An additional $65 late fee applies for all registrations completed after 5.00pm AEST 5 June 2015 and before 5.00pm AEST 19 June 2015. Your registration fee includes access to the online Practice Test 1.


http://umat.acer.edu.au/register1/payment

 

[astroman]

go to 6hrs worth of wedding event's tomorrow or study?

 

[BlueGas]

go to 6hrs worth of wedding event's tomorrow or study?

What are you going to be studying if you don't go? How important is it?

 

[Librah]

What are you going to be studying if you don't go? How important is it?

Doesn't matter, go to the wedding.

 

[BlueGas]

Doesn't matter, go to the wedding.

nek minnit, studies at the wedding

 

[astroman]

What are you going to be studying if you don't go? How important is it?

i have an IPT assignment due next week which is pretty full on and i still got a lot to do.

Doesn't matter, go to the wedding.

probs gonna have to by parents.

nek minnit, studies at the wedding

nah, free food.

 

[BLIT2014]

go to 6hrs worth of wedding event's tomorrow or study?

Probably go to the wedding...

 

[astroman]

Probably go to the wedding...

yep wasn't really an option...don't even know anyone there