Responding to the Stimulus (HSC SSCE English Standard): Quizzes
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In which paper and section is the Craft of Writing stimulus response tested?
In which paper and section is the Craft of Writing stimulus response tested?
Paper 2 Section 2
How many words should your stimulus response piece contain?
How many words should your stimulus response piece contain?
400-600 words
How long should you spend analysing the stimulus material?
How long should you spend analysing the stimulus material?
5-8 minutes
What are the three core elements to identify when annotating the stimulus?
What are the three core elements to identify when annotating the stimulus?
Core idea, key techniques, gaps
How many stimulus phrases should you integrate, and what percentage should be original?
How many stimulus phrases should you integrate, and what percentage should be original?
2-3 phrases; 70% original
What percentage of your response should the body development section comprise?
What percentage of your response should the body development section comprise?
70%
What percentage of your response should the opening hook be?
What percentage of your response should the opening hook be?
10-15%
How should you divide your time: planning, writing, and editing?
How should you divide your time: planning, writing, and editing?
10 min planning, 35 writing, 5 editing
Which form is best for exploring emotional depth and character development?
Which form is best for exploring emotional depth and character development?
Short story
What closing strategy do examiners appreciate?
What closing strategy do examiners appreciate?
Ambiguity rather than neat resolutions