Module A introduction and rubric PDF

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Textual conversations -

Dialogue is influence that has on us as we read the text Two texts that at its core, focuses on how it influences our reading of both

Rubric ●

Students explore the ways in which the comparative study of texts can reveal resonances and dissonances between and within texts

Past Paper Questions - In what ways has Atwood reimagined the tempest to suit contemporary audiences whilst still mirroring details portrayed in the original play?”

The APPROACH -

An appropriation is a modernisation of an original work Appropriations happen as values still resonate with our era

1. Read the ‘original text’ 2. Research the contextual influences of the time and identify key contextual influences 3. Evaluate the purpose of the original text and identify key ways in which textual features help to form and develop meaning 4. Read other text 5. Identify the key changes of differences between the two texts, including form 6. Evaluate how meaning has changed due to textual changes 7. Consider contextual reasons for the changes 8. Evaluate the significance of both texts and how understanding changes due to a comparative study

Essay writing success checklist ●

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My thesis addresses the key elements of the question through two ideas or more. Thethesis will reflect the focus of textual conversation and the significnace of context and values. My introduction provides an overview of the influence of the tempest and the context and an acknowledgement of how Hag Seed’s reimagining and changes have been influences by Atwood’s purpose, perspective, values and context I present a perceptive understanding of the role that ontext and the composer’s purpose, perspective and values play. My contextual references are meaningful and connect directly to Atwood’s adaptation of the relevent aspects of the original play. These refeences are woven through the essay

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I refer to the textual conversation between the texts and how this conversation informs my understanding of the key ideas and any changes or innovations that hve been made bt Atwood I address through a critical intertextual analysis of the texts what is being said, the content, values and ideas through well-chosen detailed textual evidence I refer to the textual links between the characters using key moments in the texts. I include why and how Atwood has made any changes to the representation of the characters I analyse critically HOW it is being said, genre, form, structure and language I use connecting words, such as ‘Furthermore’, Similarly’, ‘In contrast’, and my paragraphs are cohesively linked I use strong verbs to direct the response I return to the question with a strong concluding statement that also reflects my last sentence in the introduction...