VCAA English Exam Revision Quiz

What key knowledge, understanding skills are assessed in Section A of the VCAA English Exam? Hint: list 4 criteria

Answer explanation

1. Knowledge and understanding of the text and the ideas and values it explores

2. Development of a coherent analysis in response to the topic

3. Use of textual evidence to support the interpretation

4. Control and effectiveness of language use, as appropriate to the task

What key knowledge, understanding and skills are assessed in Section B of the VCAA English Exam? Hint: list 4 criteria

Answer explanation

1. Knowledge and understanding of both texts, and the ideas and issues they present

2. Discussion of meaningful connections, similarities or differences between the texts, in response to the topic

3. Use of textual evidence to support the comparative analysis

4. Control and effectiveness of language use, as appropriate to the task

What key knowledge, understanding and skills are assessed in Section C of the VCAA English Exam? Hint: list 3 criteria

Answer explanation

1. Understanding of the argument(s) presented and point(s) of view expressed

2. Analysis of ways in which language and visual features are used to present an argument and to persuade

3. Control and effectiveness of language use, as appropriate to the task

What materials should you take into the VCAA English Exam?

• Blue/Black pens

• Highlighters

• an English Dictionary

• All of the above

The VCAA Assessors recommended that students use a pencil to write their essays

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is recommended that students use the 15 minutes reading time to read Section C task material at least twice and select their Section A & B topics

• TRUE

• FALSE

The VCAA Assessors recommend that students memorise introductions and/or parts of essays to use in the exam

• TRUE

• FALSE

What advice do the VCAA Assessors give about Section A of the English Exam?

• Memorise sample essays provided by your teacher

• Memorise quotations from different sections of the set text (about 25-30)

• Memorise discussion and analysis from study guides

• All of the above

What advice do the VCAA Assessors give students about Section B of the English Exam?

• Compare the plot of the two texts

• Compare what is similar about the two texts

• Compare and contrast how each text presents and explores ideas

• Compare characters in the two texts

What advice do the VCAA Assessors give students about Section C of the English Exam?

• Students should summarise the key points offered in the task material

• Students should link the analysis of visual language to the argument and written language

• Students should evaluate the effectiveness of persuasive language

• All of the above