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Comparative study texts

  • 07-06-2011 11:33am
    #1
    Lexii307
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭


    Hi everyone, i just have a quick question that i was hoping someone could help me out with. For the comparative i was wondering if it was possible to discuss only 2 texts rather that 3 if it doesnt say so. I was told by my teacher that for the mocks you could but she didnt really clarify it. Is it possible to only write about 2 texts if it doesnt state it on the paper?

    Thanks!

    Good luck tomorrow :D


Comments

  • #2
    rockycoolness22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭rockycoolness22


    Yeah as far as I know your able to just do two.. I've always done 3 though so dont take my word 100%


  • #3
    Grindylow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,919 ✭✭✭Grindylow


    Just do 2 in detail and briefly touch upon the third one just to be safe. :)


  • #4
    magicianz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭magicianz


    Much easier to get marks with 3, you'll have to go into a lot more detail with 2 texts and more points


  • #5
    Dr. Ring
    Closed Accounts Posts: 123 ✭✭Dr. Ring


    You must discuss three of your texts in the Comparitive section.

    You have the option to do it as:

    1) Discuss all three texts in one answer, or
    2) Discuss one text on it's own in part a and then Discuss the remaining two texts in part b

    e.g. Check out page 4 of 8 in the link below :D


    http://examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2010/LC002ALP200EV.pdf


  • #6
    implausible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,937 ✭✭✭implausible


    You don't have to do three. However, if you're dodgy on one of your texts, you're better off doing the 30/40 question. I've mentioned this here


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  • #7
    Lexii307
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭Lexii307


    im fine for the theme, its just that the comparative gets a bit tricky. Thanks though :D


  • #8
    UL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭UL


    Are quotes needed for the comparative?


  • #9
    implausible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,937 ✭✭✭implausible


    UL wrote: »
    Are quotes needed for the comparative?

    I've mentioned this here: reference is more important.


  • #10
    UL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭UL


    Sound


  • #11
    brian93
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭brian93


    As far as I know, you must do 3, unless they ask for 2. They've been asking for 2 or more in recent years but if it doesn't say that, I'm pretty sure you must do 3!


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  • #12
    implausible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,937 ✭✭✭implausible


    I examine LC HL English. 2 is fine if the question says 2 or more, but it needs to be excellent to get the maximum marks.

    If you're shaky on a text, either minimise your reference to it or if you're seriously f#cked but know one text inside out, do the 30/40 to make sure you pass this section.


  • #13
    moviequoter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭moviequoter


    My teacher told me that if it only says do 2, then only do 2.
    2 came up in my mocks and I did 3 and then my teacher gave out stink to me.


  • #14
    daysleeper
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭daysleeper


    moviequoter wrote: »
    My teacher told me that if it only says do 2, then only do 2.
    2 came up in my mocks and I did 3 and then my teacher gave out stink to me.

    that's strange.. usually it says to write about 'at least two', never seen a question that asked you not to write about more than two.


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