Week 4

Lesson 1

Question 1 (2 marks)

What is one function and one social purpose of this text?

Question 2 (2 marks)

Using an example, identify the register of this text.

Question 3 (3 marks)

Discuss, using specific examples, how turn-taking is managed throughout this interview.

Question 4 (4 marks)

Identify and comment on the use of two different prosodic features in the text. Refer to line numbers in your response.

Question 5 (6 marks)

Using appropriate metalanguage, discuss how Shane Tenhagius’ and Hannah Dawkins' language reflects a characteristically Australian variety of English. Be sure to include at least two different sub-systems.

7 commentary - Nine news Darwin 2018.pdf

Leigh Sales text.pdf

Question 1 (1 mark)

Identify one social purpose of this text.

Question 2 (2 marks)

Using an example, identify the register of this text.

Question 3 (4 marks)

Describe two features that aid the coherence and cohesion of this text.

Question 4 (6 marks)

Identify and explain the ways in which the language used in the text reveals or establishes stereotypical Australian values or identities.

Question 5 (6 marks)

Using appropriate metalanguage, discuss how Leigh Sales' and her father's language reflects a characteristically Australian variety of English. Be sure to include at least two different sub-systems.

Lesson 2

Writing practice answers

Here is another practice SAC to the side. Don't stress if you can't answer question 5 on text 2 as we have not covered this content yet.

U4 AOS1 Short Answer SAQ Questions 2022 FINAL[81].pdf

Australian English

Features of Australian English

Australian Identities and Values

-Bloke

-Larrikin

-Egalitarianism

-Mateship

-irreverence

-disdain for the tall poppy

-casualness/openness

-self-deprecating humour

Lesson 3

SAC

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