While 'very' has its place in the English language, try this handy list of words and see if you can use a more descriptive alternative.
Author: Shirlaine
Rewriting a Burial Rites creative response
In this video I rewrite a so-so creative response so that it follows Hannah Kent's style more closely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hozrGrZ-mkw&t=3s
Mabo: themes
Here's a super handy outline of the themes you'll find in Rachael Perkin's film Mabo.
Language analysis practice #1!
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A few tips on preparing for that creative SAC
A few tips on preparing for that creative SAC, using The Thing Around Your Neck, All About Eve and Mabo as example texts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxYa8DyYor8
So you’re studying multi-modal texts?
An easy way to prepare for the comparative essay
How do I look for themes?
Envy vs Jealous
I was asked to clarify this a week or two ago, so I thought I'd make a video. https://youtu.be/wFN1gwBE1to
Some advice about dictionaries
I actually have to explain how to use a paper dictionary to about half of my students, so why not put it in a video? https://youtu.be/oNYrnhNOFNU I hope that was helpful! ~Shirlaine
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