Modern Greek Extension 2018 HSC exam pack

Monologue

Students should:

• present and develop a logical argument within the time allocation (3 minutes)
• support their argument with relevant ideas and information
• communicate ideas and information effectively and fluently, with consistently good intonation and pronunciation
• demonstrate a sophistication of vocabulary and sentence structure and a consistently high level of grammatical accuracy
• use the preparation time (7 minutes) effectively, and try to structure what they want to say using some key words, rather than trying to write out the whole monologue
• refer to their notes but not read directly from them.

In better responses, students were able to:

• develop a sophisticated and well-structured argument which engages critically with all aspects of the question
• support their arguments with relevant ideas, information and examples
• communicate their ideas confidently and fluently, using sophisticated vocabulary and language structures, and a consistently high level of grammatical accuracy.

Areas for students to improve include:

• expressing ideas in a structured and coherent manner
• illustrating main points of argument with relevant examples
• acquiring an extended vocabulary range on the issues studied in the Extension course to facilitate and enhance the expression of ideas
• developing the ability to use complex language structures including the use of figurative language
• practising skills in the formulation and development of an argument. 

Response to Prescribed Text

Part A

Students should:

• read the questions carefully and address all aspects in response
• read the whole extract carefully before attempting to answer the questions
• have knowledge of the extracts for study and the whole prescribed text
• respond giving relevant information that addresses all aspects of the question
• demonstrate understanding of the Modern Greek quotes by using own words or paraphrasing
• explain the quotes and their significance rather than just translate them.

In better responses, students were able to:

• provide relevant information to address the questions
• provide a detailed understanding of what the petres represented for Panos
• provide a perceptive analysis of how the issues were explored through language and content in both scenes provided, using their own words
• demonstrate their knowledge of the given extract(s) and other relevant parts of the film as a whole
• avoid translating segments of the extract as part of their response.

Areas for students to improve include:

• ensuring that they refer to the extracts provided in the examination
• supporting their response with evidence from the provided scene(s)
• ensuring a thorough understanding of all aspects of the text, for example the characters, the plot and the issues prescribed for study
• revising the content of the extracts for study and the whole prescribed text.

Part B

Students should:

• write responses that address specified purpose, context and audience
• write in the type of text as required by the question
• show their knowledge of the chosen extract and other relevant parts of the film when responding to question
• write from a particular perspective as required by the question
• support their response with evidence from the text
• use their own words and avoid using irrelevant pre-prepared responses that do not address the question
• avoid translating the text as part of their response.

In better responses, students were able to:

• address all parts of the question in the type of text required by the question
• write from a particular perspective, for example, Alex on the boat returning to Athens after the Baptism
• demonstrate their knowledge of the chosen extract and other relevant parts of the film.
• support their response with relevant references to the appropriate extracts set for study and the whole text
• manipulate language authentically and demonstrate an excellent control of vocabulary and sentence structures
• communicate information and ideas clearly and accurately.

Areas for students to improve include:

• demonstrating in their response knowledge of the extracts set for study and the whole text
• familiarising themselves with the whole text as well as the prescribed themes and issues
• being creative whilst keeping within the confines of the requirements of the question.

Writing in Modern Greek

Students should:

• address all parts of the question and write using the conventions of required type of text
• use appropriate register throughout their response, for example an article written for parents or article written for students at the school
• ensure that the content of their response is relevant to the question
• plan and sequence their response coherently
• develop knowledge of vocabulary, expressions and idiomatic language related to the issues prescribed for study
• support their argument, point of view or opinion with relevant ideas and information
• manipulate language authentically and creatively with correct use of grammar and syntax to meet the requirements of the task.

In better responses, students were able to:

• produce authentic texts in Modern Greek with a high level of grammatical accuracy and a range of sophisticated vocabulary and language structures appropriate to the requirements of the task
• develop and present a sophisticated and coherent argument supported with relevant ideas and examples.

Areas for students to improve include:

• revising grammar rules, sentence structures and learning vocabulary, expressions and idiomatic languages relating to the issues prescribed for study
• ensuring that there is a coherent, organised and well-structured argument
• proofreading the response for grammatical and lexical accuracy and clarity.