Extension 2 Introductory Notes PDF

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Introductory Notes to the Extension 2 course...

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Extension 2 Introductory Notes “Investigate literature that stems from and area of personal interest and passion to develop a research base” -

Particular literary movement? Particular historical era? Particular poets/writers?

“Develop an inquiry question to refine the scope of the investigation. This question will evolve” This -

question will/needs to be: Open ended – cant just find answer in google Have personal meaning – personal interest, passion Original – no one should have an answer to this question Encourage critical thinking Depth of study

*use of flowchart: one question should lead to more questions (train of thought) “use a range of strategies to generate ideas for concept development” -

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Concept development refers to the basic understanding that is necessary to make sense of one’s world. This includes the ideas about self and others, objects, and the environment. Concept development is a process of developing ideas to solve specified problems

Steps in concept mapping: 1) Prepare project 2) Generate ideas 3) Structure ideas 4) Compute maps 5) Interpret maps 6) Utilise maps “research the craft of their chosen form, representations of their concepts and content in a range of texts” To Do: - Research the historical stylistic origin and evolution of your chosen form. - Research others’ representation of your concept and content in a range of print, visual and audio texts. -

Craft: skill in planning, making or executing

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Skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill experience.

State library: JSTOR? The British library website: https//www.bl.uk/ “write a proposal for their Major Work demonstrating the scope and purpose of the initial investigation and developing understanding of the relationship between audience, purpose and context for their chosen form” *read your work OUT LOUDDD Think about: - Why am I interested in, or passionate about, this topic/concept? Why should others care about this? -

Why did you decide to showcase your concept in your chosen form? In what wats is your chosen form ideal for the development and exhibition of your concept? What works or composers influence you to choose this form?

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Why do you want to create this major work? How would your work contribute to the world of literature? How is your major work relevant to your wider context?

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Who is the target audience of your major work? In what ways would your major work engage your audience emotionally and intellectually?

“Create an action plan with milestones” Base on school schedule...