Hi,My SS exam is tomorrow(N level Prelim).And you can imagine
it.MEMORIZATION.But our teacher seriously sucks.She don't even
teach the proper ways of doing structured essays.In short,she is a
"$$$ first,student last" kind of person.The teacher constantly says
:UNDERSTAND.Then I tell my friend,UNDERSTAND WHAT F**K?.I
understand.Then do that time mark she say Elaborate.Knn don't even
explain then just leave us like that for our exams.So how do I
memorize a 3 page essay(small words) or even better,how to answer
the essay to get the highest marks?
Hmm...I think nothing wrong with your teacher what. When she say
'elaborate', she really just mean elabourate lorh, just elabourate
more on why you claim this or that...what's the logic and
basis behind your stand, how you arrive at that particular
conclusion, that simple.
It's impossible for her to write an essay in your essay telling
you how you can write better for perhaps more than 40 students.
What she can do, though, is explain on the common mistakes and
improvements during lessons in class. Therefore, when she ask if
all of you understand, just raise up your hand and say you don't
understand, tell her to explain more. That's the job of the
student.
As for how to get the highest marks in your essay, I think the
other forumers have elabourated enough. The most important thing
here is the usage of critical thinking...think further, why is this
like that and why is that not like this, twist your evidence in
your favour and counter some possible counter-argument
back.
Memorising essay is definitely not useful, because essay
questions always change. Even a one word difference can mean a
whole world's difference in the way you should answer. Reading more
good essays help, though...it helps you shape your ideas.
