Module C The Craft of Writing
Master the Craft of Writing Quiz
Test your knowledge and understanding of Module C: The Craft of Writing. This quiz is designed for students to reinforce their learning about various writing styles, techniques, and the significance of prescribed texts in the HSC curriculum.
Questions include:
- True or false statements
- Multiple choice queries
- Checkboxes for identifying key features
Which of the following is NOT true of Mod C Craft of Writing
It has no prescribed texts
It is aimed to extend the repertoire of classroom writing beyond the analytical essay
It can be taught concurrently with other HSC modules
Students must engage with texts from their own wide reading and understand the important connection between reading and writing
True or false. The prescribed texts for this module contribute to the pattern of texts to be studied as part of the course requirements.
True
False
In the Craft of Writing, Students should have opportunities to
Imitate specific aspects of writing – narrative, character, point of view, argument, figurative language, genre, perspective and style
Write in a range of forms and for different contexts
Analyse prescribed texts from the Module
Explain the effects of their writing choices for audiences and purposes
Reflect on their own writing as required by the module
In Module C Craft of Writing, students study the prescribed texts as well as texts from their own wide reading as models and stimulus for the development of their own ideas and written expression. What is the minimum number of prescribed texts students must study as part of Module C?
1
2
3
4
True/false. If Module C is being studied concurrently, texts should be selected that have similar ideas to the prescribed texts studied in class
True
False
True/false: Module C The Craft of Writing is taught in both English Standard and English Advanced
True
False
True/false. The texts and exam questions in Module C are common for English Standard and English Advanced.
True
False
What kinds of texts are texts must be studied and crafted by students in Mod C, Craft of Writing?
Imaginative texts
Discursive texts
Informative texts
Analytical texts
Persuasive texts
Objective texts
The NESA glossary defines discursive texts as follows: Discursive texts are those whose primary focus is to explore an idea or variety of topics. These texts involve the discussion of an idea(s) or opinion(s) without the direct intention of persuading the reader, listener or viewer to adopt any single point of view. Discursive texts can be humorous or serious in tone and can have a formal or informal register. These texts include texts such as feature articles, creative nonfiction, blogs, personal essays, documentaries and speeches. What are some of the typical features of discursive writing?
Approaches a topic from different angles and explores themes and issues in a style that balances personal observations with different perspectives
Draws upon real life experiences and/or draws from wide reading
Uses personal anecdotes and may have a conversational tone
Uses engaging imagery and language features
Tries to persuade an audience of the writer's point of view
Begins with an event, an anecdote or relevant quote that is then used to explore an idea
Always has a fixed or conclusive ending
Reflection can be defined as "the thought process by which students develop an understanding and appreciation of their own learning. This process draws on both cognitive and affective experiences". What are some typical features of discursive writing?
Use of anecdotal references, imagery or metaphor
Use of evaluative language
Must be objective and written in third person
Connections between what students learn about writing and the writing that they craft
Self-awareness of the learning process
True/false: Students can use a hybrid of imaginative, informative, persuasive and discursive writing in their responses.
True
False
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