German Extension 2025 HSC exam pack

Students should:

• use the seven minutes preparation time to prepare points which can be used to deliver a logical and coherent monologue
• state the question to which they are responding
• speak for approximately 3 minutes
• address all parts of the question
• adopt a point of view or stance and provide appropriate examples that link their argument to the question
• provide relevant examples beyond their personal experiences
• provide a response based on the requirements of the question and avoid using pre-prepared material that may be irrelevant to the question
• use a variety of vocabulary, sentence structures and expressions which are suitable to the issue addressed in the question
• provide a conclusion that is not a repetition of the introduction.

In better responses, students were able to:

• communicate ideas and information confidently and fluently
• develop a logical and well-structured argument with a clear introduction and conclusion, maintaining a logical flow of ideas
• provide a concise summary of their main argument(s) in the conclusion and linking back to the question
• provide both analysis and relevant examples, rather than just listing opinions and ideas. For example, take a stance and support it with reasons, evidence, anecdotes, comparisons, illustrating their point of view
• manipulate language with a high level of accuracy and sophistication
• use a range of correct word order scenarios, such as verb as second idea, and verb at the end after a subordinating conjunction, use subject-verb agreement
• use a variety of vocabulary on the topic and use cases, such as dative, correctly, including after prepositions.

Areas for students to improve include:

• maintaining a steady pace throughout
• ensuring analysis and examples are provided on a range of levels, rather than just on the personal level
• expressing complex ideas accurately
• using German language structures.

Students should:

• read the whole extract before attempting to answer the questions
• read the questions carefully and address all aspects in their response
• explain the quotes given in German and their significance in the relevant context, rather than just providing a translation
• demonstrate knowledge of all the extracts for study and the whole prescribed text where required
• respond in English using their own words
• use the lines given as an indication of the length of response required.

In better responses, students were able to:

• use their in-depth knowledge of the prescribed text to formulate their answers (Q1a,b)
• identify a variety of film techniques, including camera angles, sound and colour (Q1c)
• identify Amelie's struggle with both her asthma and her parents (Q1c).

Areas for students to improve include:

• understanding given quotes accurately
• understanding how key themes are developed throughout the text rather than studying extracts in isolation
• making valid connections between extracts.

Students should:

• read the question carefully and address all parts in their response
• write in the type of text as specified in the question
• address the specified context, purpose and audience of the question
• write from a particular perspective as required by the question
• demonstrate knowledge of the chosen extract and other relevant parts of the text when responding to the question
• support their response with evidence from the text
• use their own words in the response.

In better responses, students were able to:

• write a diary entry, reflecting perceptively on the extract and the subsequent impact it had on her
• use authentic language specific to the character of Amelie
• express Bart's strong response to Amelie's prank effectively
• use idiomatic expressions effectively.

Areas for students to improve include:

• analysing and reflecting on the impact on the characters of the relevant events, rather than just retelling the story
• learning the key vocabulary of the plot, for example, ohnmaechtig (powerless), bewusstlos (unconscious), Er ist ausgeflippt (He freaked out)
• correctly expressing regret, for example, Ich haette das nicht machen sollen (I shouldn't have done that).

Students should:

• address all aspects of the question
• write in the relevant text type as specified in the question
• use appropriate register consistently throughout the response
• ensure that the content of the response is relevant to the question
• plan and sequence the response to ensure it is coherent
• demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary, expressions and where relevant, idiomatic language, related to the issues prescribed for study
• support their argument, point of view or opinion with relevant ideas and information
• manipulate language appropriately and with correct use of grammar and syntax to meet the requirements of the task
• use the dictionary to choose the appropriate word, expression or phrase for the context, purpose, and audience of the question
• ensure enough time to proofread and edit work.

In better responses, students were able to:

• express their ideas using a wide range of sophisticated language, for example, conditional forms, imperfect tense, relative clauses, passive voice, prepositions, conjunctions, word order
• address all aspects of the task, for example, not just happiness being a decision, but whether or not it is a consequence (Q3)
• analyse and provide meaningful examples to support their argument.

Areas for students to improve include:

• providing examples from beyond the personal domain, in addition to any drawn from personal experience
• ensuring that any complexity of argument does not compromise language accuracy.