Practise Language Analysis

 

Practise Articles

Quite a few people could use some more practice at analysing written media texts.

Below you can find some practice articles with general guiding questions.

You can either answer in a question/answer format, or have a go at writing a Language Analysis Essay following the instructions and structure outlined below.

• The ‘whatever, I deserve it’ generation (Herald Sun)
• Nude ‘selfies’ reveal lack of self-value and respect (Herald Sun)
• Medicinal promise of cannabis needs exhaustive testing (The Age)
• Tackling terrorism at the grassroots (The Age)
• ‘Very loyal’ productive workers – the same people we fear as refugees (The Conversation)

 

 

Language Analysis Essay Overview

Overall Structure:

• Structure of a Language Analysis Essay

Advice for writing:

• Tips for writing a written response to language analysis

Examples:

• Year 11 2013 LA Assessment A3 Task PRACTICE RESPONSE
• SAMPLE LANGUAGE ANALYSIS RESPONSE 1 – 2013 LA AT
• SAMPLE LANGUAGE ANALYSIS RESPONSE 2 – 2013 LA AT