Remember this is the first three way comparison you have done and there is plenty of time to improve. This will happen through practice.
We will do one other 3 way comparison before Christmas.
- If you make an observation about a text you must support it with evidence - a quotation that you can comment on in detail.
- Write about the effects of language and literary features of each of the texts.
- Be concise! Cram as much relevant information into a sentence as you possibly can. For example instead of; 'In text A - an article we can see a variety of writing styles.' Rather, In text A - an autobiographical article about the writer and her relationship with food.'
- People use the term 'narrative' - it's generally used to refer to story telling and plot development.
- It's important to put quotations into context when you introduce a quotation.
- Instead of using the word 'word, use noun, adjective or verb etc.
- Be accurate in your writing. Use a formal academic register when writing your commentary.
- Avoid literary or rhetorical language yourself.
- Avoid clichés and hackneyed expressions
- Avoid contractions, slang or colloquialisms
- Always write using a wide margin on the left side of the page.
- Write a full, concise introduction to you commentary.
- 'Simile' not 'similie', 'writer' not 'writter', 'hyperbolic' hyperbolics'.
- Identify and use as many language and literary features as you can in the quotation you are analysing.
- Use the recommended structure for your commentary.
- Be selective in the points you are going to make. You cannot write about everything. Choose comparative points to analyse.
- Plan your commentary before you write it.
