Common Module
What is the name of the text studied?
Billy Elliot
Name the poet and text set for study for this module
Ali Cobby Eckermann - 'Inside My Mother'
What is the full name of the protagonist of the novel studied?
Christopher Boone
What is the aim of the module?
Studying texts and emulating different writing styles
How much time should a student allow to write a responses for each section?
40 minutes
What did Billy's father say when he found out he wanted to dance?
"Lads don't do ballet!"
Metaphor, juxtaposition, tercet (form), imagery, etc.
Who is Christopher's teacher?
Siobhan
What is discursive writing?
Presenting both sides of a topic without bias.
Where is Module B assessed in the exam?
Paper 2, Section II
What is the famous ballet that is used in the film?
Swan Lake
What poem is this line from? 'the hardness of the trunks/and the softness of bark'
Trance
What is the logic behind the chapter titles?
They are prime numbers
What are the two texts we studied for this module? Who are the authors?
How many marks is each section worth?
20 Marks
Name some common human experiences
Answers will vary
How are the poems autobiographical?
They explore the consequences of being part of the Stolen Generations, connecting back to culture and navigating relationships
How does Haddon communicate Christopher's confusion and anxiety when he is on the train to London?
Through jumbled letters/numbers
How many marks is this section worth in the HSC?
20
What do I need to do in Paper 1, Section I?
Identify and explain techniques in short texts
What is the name for those who chose to cross the picket line?
Scabs
What is the name of the module?
Language, culture and identity
What are the genres blended in this novel?
Bildungsroman and mystery/detective
Give a quote from either Dear Mrs Dunkley or Dreamers:
Answers may vary
What is Paper 1 all about?
Texts and Human Experiences