Practice SAC feedback

The practice SACs demonstrated we're at a good point to tackle the upcoming real SAC but we will need to up the ante in terms of what we produce in this next instance. Some points of note arising from the practice SACs.

• Make sure you unpack the topic carefully. Misreading the question leads to you not answering it directly. You also need to consider the question in terms of the different perspectives it can be viewed with in order to open up your essay discussion.
• Aim to use 5+ quotes throughout your essay. Yes, there is a lot to address in terms of the filmic devices at work and commenting on the set up of the scenes but, if you have a variety of the short, snappy quotes available, you should be able to weave them throughout your body paragraphs.
• Comment on the values addressed in the text, e.g., responsibilty, loyalty, respect, care, acceptance, love, friendship, hope, courage, assertiveness, honesty, belonging, dignity, fearlessness, happiness, humour, etc.
• A 'sustained interpretation' is what we are looking for. Your discussion needs to contain insightful commentary in response to the topic. You should be presenting opinions and ideas that you support with evidence from the text. Your discussion needs to have depth to it which means writing that is detailed and explores a variety of perspectives. 5-6 sentence paragraphs won't cut it. View these sample essays - http://bhs-lookbothways.blogspot.com/2009/07/fear-of-death.html, http://bhs-lookbothways.blogspot.com/2009/07/animation-photomontage.html.
• Ensure you incorporate metalanguage within your discussion. Comment on how Watt constructs meaning in the film and the ways in which the viewer can interpret the film.