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ENGLISH (ADVANCED) COURSE
2016 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
1. COURSE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
2. COURSE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
3. SUBJECT SPECIFIC TERMS LIST
4. ASSESSMENT TASKS # 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6
STUDENT NAME: ____________________________________
HOMEROOM: ______________
HSC ADVANCED – SCOPE & SEQUENCE 2016
2015
Term 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Completion of Preliminary Course:
ORTs
Area of Study – Discovery
Prose Fiction – ‘Wrack’
Outcomes: 2,7,9,11,12,12A, 13
Task 1 – Representation (15%)
Due: Week 9 (submitted)
2016
Term 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Module B: Critical Study of Text
Poetry – W.B. Yeats
Outcomes: 1,2A, 6, 10,12, 12A,13
Module B (continued)
Module A: Comparative Study of Texts Intertextual
Connections –Drama & Film
Outcomes: 2,5,6,8,12,12A,13
Task 2 – AOS Journaling (10%)
Due: Progressive submission
(Wk 10, Wk 2 & Wk 4)
Task 3 – Digital Portfolio
(15%) Due: Week 7
(submitted)
2016
Term 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Module A: Comparative Study of Texts Intertextual
Connections –Drama & Film ‘Richard III’ & ‘Looking for
Richard’
Outcomes: 2,5,6,8,12,12A,13
Module C: Representation & Texts – Representing People & Landscapes
Non-fiction – ‘The Art of Travel’
Outcomes: 1,3,4,10,12,12A,13
Task 5 – Digital Portfolio (15%)
Due: Week 4 (submitted)
Task 6 – Digital Portfolio (15%)
Due: Week 1, Term 3 (submitted)
2016
Term 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Module C (continued)
AOS & Modules Revision
Task 6
(see above) Task 7 – Trial Exam (20%)
Weeks 3-4
2016 HSC Course – English Advanced
COMPONENTS
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Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7
Term 4
Week 9
Date: 4/12/15
Term 1
Week 4
Date:progressive
submission
Term 1
Week 7
Date: 9/3/16
Term 1
Week 9
Term 2
Week 4
Date: 20/5/16
Term 3
Week 1
Date: 21/7/16
Term 3
Weeks 3-4
Area of Study
Representation Area of Study
Writing
(Journalling)
Module B:
Digital
Portfolio
Area of
Study
Paper 1
Module A
Digital
Portfolio
Module C
Digital
Portfolio
Trial HSC
Paper 1 & 2
Submission Progressive
Submission Submission Examination Submission Submission Examination
Outcomes 2,7,9,11 7,11 1, 2A,6,10 2, 7, 9, 11 2,5,6,8 1,3,4,10 1,2,2A,6,8
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Area of Study – Prose Fiction,
‘ Wrack’ 40 15 10 10 5
Module A – Exploring
Connections – Shakespeare’s
“Richard III” and Pacino’s
“Looking For Richard”
20
15 5
Module B – Critical Study of
Text – Poetry of William
Butler Yeats
20
15 5
Module C – People and
Landscapes ‘The Art of
Travel’ Alain de Botton
20
15 5
Marks 100 15 10 15 10 20 15 20
Lan
gu
age
Mo
des
Listening 15
5 5 5
Speaking 15
5 5 5
Reading 25
5 5 5 10
Writing 30
5 5 10
Viewing/Representing 15 15
Marks 100 15 10 15 10 15 15 20
YEAR 12 – ENGLISH ADVANCED
2016 Subject Specific Terms – Area of Study & Modules A, B & C
AREA OF STUDY: DISCOVERY
Prose Fiction: Wrack
NARRATIVE
antagonist A character, group of characters, or institution in opposition to the protagonist
character A character is a person presented in a dramatic or narrative work, and characterisation is the
process by which a writer makes that character seem real to the reader through techniques
such as physical description, action, dialogue, interaction with other characters, and the
depiction of thought and beliefs.
climax The part of a narrative or drama at which the crisis point is reached, the moment of greatest
emotional tension.
coda Final statement in a narrative that often has a moral lesson or message.
complication Situation within a narrative that causes problems for a character.
conflict Forces that a character faces. Types of conflict include:
conflict with self - conflict of an internal nature where a character struggles with thoughts,
emotions and/or desires
conflict with others – conflict between the character and others
conflict with society - conflict with groups or elements of society
conflict with nature/environment – conflict with natural or man-made environments
dialogue Direct speech spoken exactly by a character.
foreshadowing A clue or hint of what is to come in the future of the text.
narrative The basic storyline of a text. A story of events or experiences, real or imagined. Narrative
includes the story (what is narrated) and the discourse (how it is narrated).
narrative structure The sequence of events and conflict development within the text. Includes; prologue,
orientation, rising action, complication, climax, resolution, epilogue, flashbacks and
foreshadowing. May follow a linear or non-linear structure
narrator The voice of the person telling the story, not to be confused with the author’s voice.
orientation The exposition or beginning of a narrative, where the audience is informed about the ‘who’,
‘what’, ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘why’ of the events which are to follow.
plot An author’s selection and arrangement of incidents in a story to shape the action and give the
story a particular focus.
protagonist The main character through which the plot evolves
recount To retell a story or event in detail.
resolution The falling action (or resolution) is the ‘wrapping up’ of a story after the climax, where the
main conflict or complication is resolved.
rising action The rising action of the plotline is where complications create some sort of problem or conflict
for the protagonist.
setting The physical, historical and social context in which the action of a story occurs. The major
elements of setting are the time, the place, and the society that frames the characters and the
story.
subplot A secondary storyline to the main plot
theme The main ideas that are developed within a text, sometimes the message or moral of the story.
voice The voice of a text helps to suggest its mood, attitude and purpose. It can also refer to the
narrative perspective presented within a text.
MODULE A: COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TEXTS
ELECTIVE: INTERTEXTUAL CONNECTIONS
Drama: Richard III / Film: Looking for Richard
DRAMA
allegory A symbolic narrative in which the surface details imply a secondary meaning. Allegory often
takes the form of a story in which the characters represent moral qualities.
antagonist A character or force against which another character struggles.
aside Words spoken by an actor directly to the audience, which are not "heard" by the other
characters on stage during a play.
characterization
The means by which writers present and reveal character. Although techniques of
characterization are complex, writers typically reveal characters through their speech, dress,
manner, and actions.
climax The turning point of the action in the plot of a play or story. The climax represents the point
of greatest tension in the work.
complication An intensification of the conflict in a story or play. Complication builds up, accumulates,
and develops the primary or central conflict in a literary work.
conflict A struggle between opposing forces in a story or play, usually resolved by the end of the
work. The conflict may occur within a character, between characters, with society or one’s
environment.
connotation The associations called up by a word that goes beyond its dictionary meaning.
denotation The dictionary meaning of a word. Writers typically play off a word's denotative meaning
against its connotations, or suggested and implied associational implications.
denouement The resolution of the plot of a literary work.
dialogue The conversation of characters in a literary work. In fiction, dialogue is typically enclosed
within quotation marks. In plays, characters' speech is preceded by their names.
diction
The selection of words in a literary work. A work's diction forms one of its centrally
important literary elements, as writers use words to convey action, reveal character, imply
attitudes, identify themes, and suggest values. We can speak of the diction particular to a
character.
dramatic monologue A type of poem in which a speaker addresses a silent listener.
exposition The first stage of a fictional or dramatic plot, in which necessary background information is
provided.
falling action In the plot of a story or play, the action following the climax of the work that moves it
towards its denouement or resolution.
flashback An interruption of a work's chronology to describe or present an incident that occurred prior
to the main time frame of a work's action. Writers use flashbacks to complicate the sense of
chronology in the plot of their works and to convey the richness of the experience of human
time.
foil A character who contrasts and parallels the main character in a play or story.
foreshadowing Hints of what is to come in the action of a play or a story.
irony A contrast or discrepancy between what is said and what is meant or between what happens
and what is expected to happen in life and in literature. In verbal irony, characters say the
opposite of what they mean. In irony of circumstance or situation, the opposite of what is
expected occurs. In dramatic irony, a character speaks in ignorance of a situation or event
known to the audience or to the other characters.
monologue A speech by a single character without another character's response. See Dramatic
monologue and Soliloquy.
parody A humorous, mocking imitation of a literary work, sometimes sarcastic, but often playful
and even respectful in its playful imitation
pathos
A quality of a play's action that stimulates the audience to feel pity for a character. Pathos is
always an aspect of tragedy, and may be present in comedy as well.
plot The series of events that unify to create an entire narrative.
protagonist The main character of a literary work through which the plot unfolds.
resolution The sorting out or the outcome of a plot at the end of a play.
rising action A set of conflicts and crises that constitute the part of a play's or story's plot leading up to the
climax
soliloquy A speech in a play that is meant to be heard by the audience but not by other characters on
the stage. If there are no other characters present, the soliloquy represents the character
thinking aloud.
stage direction A playwright's descriptive or interpretive comments that provide readers (and actors) with
information about the dialogue, setting, and action of a play.
staging The spectacle a play presents in performance, including the position of actors on stage, the
scenic background, the props and costumes, and the lighting and sound effects.
subplot
A subsidiary or subordinate or parallel plot in a play or story that coexists with the main plot.
symbol An object or action in a literary work that means more than itself, that stands for something
beyond itself.
syntax The grammatical order of words in a sentence or line of verse or dialogue. The organization
of words and phrases and clauses in sentences of prose, verse, and dialogue
VISUAL LITERACY – FILM/PICTURE BOOKS/VISUAL TEXTS
animation Style of film that makes use of stop motion techniques to make inanimate objects appear
lifelike
background Objects that are placed behind other objects in an image
body language The meanings communicated through the use of gestures, stance and facial expressions.
camera angles The position of the camera in relation to the subject. Five basic angle types: aerial or bird’s
eye view, high, eye level, low, worm’s eye view.
camera movement Tracking shot – moves along with the action (camera typically on a track)
Pan Shot – camera is stationary but moves from one side of the scene to another
Zoom Shoot – camera moves from a distance to focus in on a person/object
Handheld Camera – movement by the camera operator evident (gives an impression of the
action taking place)
Crane Shot – camera is attached to a crane that can move above or down to the scene
camera shots close-up –detailed aspects of the characters or objects, showing little or no background
extreme close-up – finer details of a close up shot
medium shot – torso and above
long shot – shows all or most of the subject
point of views shot – the view from the perspective of one of the characters
establishing shot – long shot that reveals the setting, scene and mood of a film.
colour The hue, shade or pigment given to objects to create meaning
contrast Where two or more features of a visual text reveal and highlight their differences in relation to
one another.
costume The style of dress and garments
demand Used in visual texts when a figure gazes directly out of the image at the reader demanding a
response
dialogue The verbal exchanges between characters. Dialogue makes the characters seem real to the
reader or audience by revealing their thoughts, responses, and emotional states.
diegetic sound Sound that would naturally occur within a scene
director The supervisor of the acting and film/stage production
editing cut – end of a shot
jump cut – quick, non-sequential cut to another shot
montage – director deliberately moving the plot through a combination of a number of shots
from different scenes
split screen – more than one frame can be seen at once
MODULE B: CRITICAL STUDY OF TEXT
POETRY: W.B. Yeats
foreground Objects that are placed in front of other objects in an image
framing The shaping of a text by a border, outline, shading or margin
layout The way the text is physically arranged on a page
lighting Refers to the degree and type of lighting that is used on the subject
melodrama A drama where emotions are exaggerated and any incident is seen as either disastrous or
absolutely wonderful
mis-en-scene The term mis-en-scène is describes what is ‘put into the scene’. It includes use of lighting,
props, costumes and placement of characters
modality the degree of which an image represents a realistic depiction of both an image as a whole, and
the different objects represented in an image.
music Musical accompaniment to a scene or action to add emotion or create atmosphere
non-diegetic
sound
Sound which is additional to the scene such as soundtracks, voice overs and which would not
be heard by those in the film
offer Visual texts in which the figure possesses an indirect gaze that does not address the reader
directly.
positioning The deliberate placement of images on a page for an effect
reading path the movement/path of a viewer’s gaze around a visual text
salience The focal point of a visual text, created by a specific technique/s
setting The physical location revealed in or by an image
size The dimensions of particular objects
sound effects Natural or artificial sound added to a scene or action for effect
special effects Artificial editing effects that are used to create illusions in films or on stage
vector lines Lines (real or imaginary) that direct the eye of the responder around the text
voice-over An off-camera narrative voice that comments about the images on screen
POETRY
alliteration Repetition of a consonant letter at the beginning of several words within close proximity to
create a particular sound
assonance Repetition of a vowel in several words within close proximity to create a particular sound
connotation The suggested meaning by words or phrases
denotation The literal meaning of a word
emotive language Use of words packed with emotion to influence audience judgment and emotional response.
extended metaphor When a metaphor is carried through or developed further in a text
figurative language Words and phrases which make comparisons for effect including simile, metaphor,
personification
imagery Vivid descriptive language that appeals in one or more of the senses. These include sensory
(sight), auditory (sound), kinaesthetic (touch), gustatory (taste) and olfactory (smell).
juxtaposition The placement of two images in close proximity to highlight the differences between the
two. Also referred to as ‘contrast’.
metaphor a comparison where one thing is said to be something else
motif A reoccurring image that gains meaning throughout the text
onomatopoeia A term given to words that resembles the sound it denotes
personification To give an non-living object qualities that are associated with being human
repetition Repeated words or phrases to amplify or emphasise a point.
simile Comparison of two objects/things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’
sound devices A manipulation of sounds and/or letters to create imagery or an emotional response. It may
include alliteration, assonance, dissonance, euphony and onomatopoeia
symbol, symbolism A thing that stands for, or represents, something else
MODULE C: REPRESENTATION & TEXT
ELECTIVE: PEOPLE & LANDSCAPES
Non-fiction: The Art of Travel
GENERAL:
mood The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece within the setting. Mood refers
to the general sense or feeling which the reader is supposed to get from the text
tone A writer's attitudes towards a topic can be detected by the way that topic is discussed. Tone
can be more easily understood by imagining the tone of voice a writer might be using if the
writer was speaking the text
word choice The deliberate selection of words used by the composer to produce a particular effect
EXPOSITION/ POINT OF VIEW
non-fiction An account or representation of a subject which is presented as fact. Includes text types
such as memoirs and autobiographies.
anecdote A personal story which is used to persuade and entertain the responder.
bias A leaning to one side of an argument, issue or concern rather than having an objective
viewpoint.
perspective Particular viewpoint or attitude that is emphasised within the text.
exposition A text type that argues an opinion with reason and evidence.
rhetorical question A question which does not expect an answer. Rhetorical questions are asked to
encourage responders to think and question issues of discussion.
modality The degree of certainty in words and expression The degree of certainty can be low,
medium or high.
emotive language Language deliberately designed to arouse the emotions.
evidence The available facts or information to support a point of view. Evidence used in
expositions can range from statistics, expert opinion, anecdotes and facts.
opinion A view or judgment formed about an issue.
issue An important topic or problem for debate or discussion
arguments A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea
is right or wrong
LANGUAGE & STYLE EXAMPLES
alliteration Repetition of a consonant letter at the beginning of
several words within close proximity to create a
particular sound
He declined the deal deliberately.
amplification Repeating a word or expression while adding more
detail and emphasis.
This is a crisis. A large crisis. In fact it's
a twelve-story crisis.
anaphora The repetition of the same word/words at the beginning
of successive sentences.
I believe that we can make a difference.
I believe that things will change.
assonance Repetition of a vowel in several words within close
proximity to create a particular sound
go home Joe
asyndeton Omitting conjunctions between words, phrases or
clauses.
He was base, he was bad, he was mean.
connotation The suggested meaning by words or phrases home – comfort, security, family
denotation The literal meaning of a word mother = female biological parent
ellipsis Three dots (full stops) placed together to indicate words
have been left out, often used to create tension or leave
a statement partly unspoken
John thought and thought … and then
thought some more.
emotive language Use of words packed with emotion to influence
audience judgment and emotional response.
positive – gorgeous, delicate, lovely
negative – vain, fastidious, easily
damaged
extended
metaphor
When a metaphor is carried through or developed
further in a text
figurative
language
Words and phrases which make comparisons for effect
including simile, metaphor, personification
hyperbole An extreme exaggeration “I’ve told you a million times!”
idiom An expression understood beyond its literal meaning,
best understood by members of a particular culture
I think I’ll hit the sack. (I think I’ll go to
bed.)
imagery Vivid descriptive language that appeals in one or more
of the senses. These include sensory (sight),
auditory(sound), kinaesthetic (touch), gustatory (taste)
and olfactory (smell).
crisp dry paddocks (gives reader a sense
of the drought conditions)
irony i. a tone that indicates that the responder is not
intended to read the text as it appears
ii. dramatic irony
iii. other types include contradictions
i. sarcasm
ii. when the audience knows more that
some or all of the characters
iii. a vegetarian who worked at
McDonalds, or a flight attendant
who was afraid of enclosed spaces
jargon Refers to the language or technical terms specific to a
particular subject.
technology – kilobytes, USB
military – AK47,
juxtaposition The placement of two images in close proximity to
highlight the differences between the two. Also
referred to as ‘contrast’.
black/white
male/female
young/old
metaphor a comparison where one thing is said to be something
else
My fingers are ice.
modality High modality is direct and forceful, ‘It will be done’
whereas low modality is weaker in emphasis, ‘It may
be done if necessary.’
motif A reoccurring image that gains meaning throughout the
text
onomatopoeia A term given to words that resembles the sound it
denotes
buzz, rattle, bang
personification To give an non-living object qualities that are
associated with being human
the icy fingers of the wind
pun a play on words, often where the words have two
meanings
Shopaholics never die, they just sale
away.
repetition Repeated words or phrases to amplify or emphasise a
point.
It was the best experience ever, the best
for him and the best for the family.
rhetorical
question
A question that is asked but not designed to be
specifically answered, its answer being self-evident
“Do we want our children using drugs?”
simile Comparison of two objects/things using the words
‘like’ or ‘as’
Tom was as quick as a fox
The diamond dazzled like the sun
sound devices A manipulation of sounds and/or letters to create
imagery or an emotional response. It may include
alliteration, assonance, dissonance, euphony and
onomatopoeia
symbol,
symbolism
A thing that stands for, or represents, something else snake = evil
crucifix = Jesus
RHETORICAL DEVICES
ethos Proof deriving from the character of the speaker himself/herself. The tone of the speech should
establish the speaker’s virtue and moral worth.
pathos The emotions induced in the audience. The audience begins to feel that the speaker must be right
and is won over to his side.
logos Demonstration of the speaker’s position by means of argument such as syllogisms, examples and
maxims.
tone The position, attitude or viewpoint of the composer on
an issue
rude, condescending, polite,
sympathetic, etc
MISCELLANEOUS
allegory a story or situation which stands for another situation, and the whole story is symbolic. eg The
Hare and the Tortoise
analogy a comparison demonstrating the similarities between to things, people, situations. It can be an
extended metaphor or simile that continues to provide all the reasons why.
audience The intended reader, listener, viewer of a text
bias A leaning to one side of an argument, issue or concern rather than having an objective viewpoint.
cliche a phrase or expression which was once novel, but has been used so often that it lacks real meaning
eg. love at first sight
colloquial
language
words and phrases that belong to everyday speech and conversation eg. How’s things?
commentary A narrative voice in the documentary that expresses a specific argument or point of view
composer the person who created the text
concept A broad based and abstract idea such as ‘journey’
context The background situation of events, personalities or situations within a text. It can refer to things
such as the historical period or the social or cultural setting.
dramatic irony Where the audience has a larger knowledge or understanding than the character.
genre A category or group which a text belongs to
genre
conventions
Accepted practices and characteristics of a text that are generally used and understood
modality LITERARY: the degree (strength or weakness) of words in a written text
mood The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece within the setting. Mood refers to the
general sense or feeling which the reader is supposed to get from the text
non-fiction An account or representation of a subject which is presented as fact. Includes text types such as
memoirs and autobiographies.
perspective Particular viewpoint or attitude that is emphasised within the text.
point of view The person or voice that tells the story (First, Second or Third Person)
purpose The reason the text was created, eg to persuade, educate, entertain
register The type of language according to purpose, audience and context
responder the person responding to the text (reader, viewer, listener)
rhetoric The study of effective writing and speaking.
stereotype A popularly held understanding or idea of a group that is based on a set of expectations or beliefs.
structure the organisation of a text (layout or sequence)
style The way an author chooses words, arranges them in sentences or in lines of dialogue or verse, and
develops ideas and actions with description, imagery, and other literary techniques
tense How the composer presents the time things occur; past, present or future
text types Classification of a text according to its structure and purpose, eg. information report, exposition,
narrative, discussion, procedure, recount
tone A writer's attitudes towards a topic can be detected by the way that topic is discussed. Tone can be
more easily understood by imagining the tone of voice a writer might be using if the writer was
speaking the text
word choice The deliberate selection of words used by the composer to produce a particular effect
allusion reference to some text, person or event outside the present situation. The effect is to enrich the
text by inviting the responder to consider more information than can be dealt with in detail
amplification (see
repetition)
repeating a word or expression while adding more detail to it, in order to emphasize what might
otherwise be passed over
analogy any figure of speech based on comparison between two, unlike, objects or actions or processes
anaphora repetition of a word at the beginning of consecutive phrases, clauses, or sentences
anecdote a short tale narrating an interesting or amusing biographical incident.
antithesis establishes a clear, contrasting relationship between two ideas by joining them together or
juxtaposing them, often in parallel structure.
aphorism a brief saying embodying a moral, a concise statement of a principle given in pointed words
aporia expresses doubt about an idea or conclusion
asyndeton omission of conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses
cliché a phrase or expression which was once novel, but has been used so often that it lacks real
meaning
contrast/
juxtaposition
When two opposite viewpoints, ideas or concepts are placed close to each other for effect.
emotive language choice of words packed with emotion can influence an audience for or against your ideas, to be
with you or against you.
figurative language similes, metaphors, personification, imagery
hyperbole trying to impress or influence by overstating a viewpoint, statement or idea
inversion the syntactic reversal of the normal order of the words and phrases in a sentence
irony o a tone that indicates that the responder is not intended to read the text as it appears
o other types include contradictions
isocolon repetition of phrases or clauses of equal length and corresponding grammatical structure
listing In order to emphasise important points lists are often used
qu
esti
on
s
quaesitio string of questions in rapid succession for sake of emotional emphasis
rogatio rhetorical question and answer
percontatio enquiry in atone of bewilderment and allowing no satisfactory or easy reply
interrotatio employing a question as a way of confirming or reinforcing the argument one has just made.
paradox a seemingly contradictory statement that contains a truth or opinion
polysyndeton the use of a conjunction between each word, phrase, or clause, the rhetorical effect is multiplicity,
energetic enumeration.
pro
nou
ns
pronouns to
address the
audience
Basically to address an audience as a group, but not necessarily to persuade them at this stage.
pronouns to
include
(inclusive
language)
Speakers want the audience to be on their side and agree with their statements/ideas
pronouns to
exclude or to
distance the
audience
Sometimes we want to distance the audience from those who have differing arguments.
repetition involves repeating a word or expression while adding more detail and emphasis
rhetorical question a question asked for effect, but not necessarily needing to be answered
sound devices alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, sibilance, rhyme
understatement understating a viewpoint for effect.
Student’s Name: ____________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ____________________________________
Assessment Task for Stage 6: HSC
Subject: English (Advanced)
Assessment
Task No. 1 Date:
Term 4 Week 9
Friday, 04/12/15 Weighting
15%
(Viewing/Representing)
THIS ASSESSMENT TASK CAN BE FOUND ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE UNDER THE
LEARNING AND TEACHING TAB
Submission Instructions
Submit the task by placing it in the Assessment Bin at the Student Foyer by 9:00am
This cover sheet must be attached to the task.
Times New Roman 12 point font is to be used.
Penalty for non attendance on day of assessment or late submission
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the due date will immediately receive a 50%
mark penalty of the achieved mark pending Illness/Misadventure certification.
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the next day will receive a zero mark pending
Illness/Misadventure certification.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS TASK WILL NOT BE ASSESSED BY YOUR TEACHER UNLESS YOU
HAVE ASSESSED YOUR PERFORMANCE BY HIGHLIGHTING OR TICKING THE
APPROPRIATE BOXES ON THE ATTACHED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Outcomes being Assessed: 2, 7, 9, 11
2. A student demonstrates understanding of the relationships among texts.
7. A student adapts and synthesises a range of textual features to explore and communicate
information, ideas and values for a variety of purposes, audiences and contexts.
9. A student assesses the appropriateness of a range of processes and technologies in the investigation
and organisation of information and ideas.
11. A student draws upon the imagination to transform experience and ideas into text demonstrating
control of language.
Student Confirmation
By submitting the task for marking, I acknowledge the following:
1. The work submitted is my own work and appropriate acknowledgement of all sources has been made.
2. I am aware that the work may be submitted to plagiarism detection processes for the purpose of
detecting possible plagiarism.
3. Where the work of others is used and not acknowledged, a finding of plagiarism will be made, a
Thursday detention issued and I will have to resubmit the task.
4. I have a copy of this assessment if the original is lost or stolen.
Student’s signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________
TASK DETAILS
1. Description of the Task
Part A: Viewing
Visit http://www.campfire.org.au/festival/senior-english-discovery and view each of the following short films:
My City Walkabout
Mary Meets Mohammad
The Hero Pose
Legoland
You Are Invited To My Funeral
After viewing all of these films, select ONE as an ORT that will be incorporated into your representation in Part B
(below).
Part B: Representing
Create an A3 graphic representation that reflects the discovery ideas/concepts that are contained in your prescribed
text, Wrack, and ONE short film from Part A (above). Each discovery idea/concept is to be accompanied with text
reference/s in support.
1. You may create :
- a mind map
- an infographic
- or any other diagrams or graphic organiser designs of your choice
2. You may create your graphic representation on computer OR by hand
3. It must be no larger than A3 size (a penalty will be incurred for mind maps that exceed this size.)
4. You should think about your layout and use of colour, symbols, font and other organisation devices for your
graphic representation.
5. Your graphic representation will be assessed for the conceptual and textual information it contains (see the
Marking Guidelines attached)
2. Classroom Learning:
Students will be prepared to effectively complete this task through:
Learning to:
o identify and articulate how discovery concepts
are represented in various ways
o use appropriate terminology to show
understanding of key concepts and ideas
o analyse the form, structures and features of texts
used by composers to convey their ideas
o summarising and organising information
graphically
Learning about:
o how to respond to texts
o how composers can represent discovery ideas
o how the use of language techniques and devices
convey meaning
o effective visual communication of ideas
3. Glossary Terms
diagram: a drawing or plan that outlines the parts of something. Information represented in
diagrams relies on organisation of that information to clearly and logically set out key
ideas. Diagrams can also visually indicate relationships and contrast ideas through the
use of lines, arrows, brackets, tables, as well as graphic organiser models.
infographic: graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present
information quickly and clearly (Wikipedia)
mind map: a diagram used to visually organize information. A mind map is often created around a
single concept, drawn as an image in the center of a blank landscape page, to which
associated representations of ideas such as images, words and parts of words are added.
Major ideas are connected directly to the central concept, and other ideas branch out from
those. (Wikipedia)
ORT: other related text
represent: the act of portraying someone or something in a particular way.
summarise: express, concisely, the relevant details
register: language appropriate to the purpose, audience and context
Marking Criteria
Through the completion of this assessment task, you have:
E
(1-3)
D
(4-6)
C
(7-9)
B
(10-12)
A
(13-15)
ELEMENTARY
ACHIEVEMENT
BASIC
ACHIEVEMENT
SOUND
ACHIEVEMENT
HIGH
ACHIEVEMENT
EXCELLENT
ACHEIVEMENT
Gra
phic
Rep
rese
nta
tion
attempted to create a
graphic representation
recorded information as
sentences or ideas listed on
a page
made no attempt to prepare
information in the form of
a graphic representation
provided irrelevant, brief or
minimal information
have not defined or
addressed the concept of
discovery
not included text references
shown no understanding of
the Area of Study possible
from information provided
created a basic graphic
representation
simply defined the concept
of discovery
provided some textual detail
from the prescribed and/or
related texts
presented information in
text rather than graphically
composed your graphic
representation larger or
smaller than A3 in size
made no use of colour,
highlighting or symbols
organised information in a
way that does not assist
understanding of the Area
of Study
satisfactorily created a
graphic representation that
reflects discovery concepts
of your prescribed and
related texts
included suitable
information
given unequal attention to
both concept and text
made some connection
between texts
made some use of colour,
highlighting and/or
symbols
organised information that
does not necessarily assist
understanding of the Area
of Study
competently created a
developed graphic
representation that reflects
discovery concepts of your
prescribed and related texts
selectively included
suitable information
given equal attention to
both concepts and texts
suitably connected your
prescribed and related texts
used concise bullet points
or key words rather than
full sentences
suitably used colour,
highlighting and/or
symbols
organised information in a
mostly sensible layout that
assists understanding of the
Area of Study
effectively created a
detailed graphic
representation that reflects
discovery concepts of your
prescribed and related texts
selectively included highly
relevant and aptly chosen
information
given equal attention to
both concepts and texts
insightfully connected your
prescribed and related texts
used concise bullet points
or key words rather than
full sentences
effectively used colour,
highlighting and/or
symbols
organised information in a
sensible, logical layout that
indicates insightful
understanding of the Area
of Study
Conce
ptu
al u
nder
stan
din
g attempted to convey some
ideas about discovery
and/or texts
provided irrelevant
conceptual information in
the visual representation
used discovery vocabulary
inaccurately or not at all provided no text
references to support
discovery ideas/concepts
conveyed simple ideas
about discovery and/or
texts
provide relevant responses
to the two questions asked
occasionally used
discovery vocabulary or
may repeat the same terms
throughout
offered discovery ideas
without text references to
support
conveyed ideas about
discovery in the texts
provided mostly relevant
responses
used discovery vocabulary
reasonably supported discovery ideas
with reasonable text
references
conveyed thoughtful ideas
about discovery in the texts
provided relevant
responses
used discovery vocabulary
consistently
supported discovery ideas
with suitable text
references
conveyed strong,
insightful and original
ideas about discovery in
the texts
provided highly relevant
responses
used discovery vocabulary
selectively and consistently
supported discovery ideas
with thoughtful and aptly
chosen text references
Suggested Approach to the Tasks
To prepare for this task you should:
Date & Progressively record conceptual ideas/concepts throughout the Area of Study.
Revisit this list of ideas/concepts during your study of the prescribed text and record
examples that support your conceptual understanding.
View the videos required in Part A and make a choice of ONE that you will use as
an ORT. Record the conceptual ideas your video of choice contains and record
examples from the text that support these ideas.
Progressively organise your information into graphic form. Consider:
layout
use of colour, lines, symbols, font size, shapes, etc
how a responder will navigate their way around your visual
representation
connections between ideas and texts
Review the progress of your graphic representation. Revise, edit and proofread as required.
Resources
Here are a range of resources to get you started on making planning diagrams:
Mind mapping information:
http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/make-mind-map.htm
http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/learningskills/resources/lsonline/mindmapping/JCUPRD1_069793
http://www.thinkbuzan.com/intl/support/mindmapgallery
Online Mind-Mapping Tools – use the free versions of the following sites:
http://www.mindmeister.com/
http://www.mindomo.com/
https://bubbl.us/
http://www.mapul.com/#
http://mind42.com/
http://www.diagrammr.com/
http://www.xmind.net/
http://www.spiderscribe.net/
Online Graphic Organiser Tools
http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm
http://www.exploratree.org.uk/
Student’s Name: ____________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ____________________________________
Assessment Task for Stage 6: HSC
Subject: English (Advanced)
Assessment
Task No. 2 Date:
Progressive submission:
Part 1: Friday, Week 10, Term 4, 2015
Part 2: Friday, Week 2, Term 1, 2016
Part 3: Friday, Week 4, Term 1, 2016
Weighting 10%
(Writing)
THIS ASSESSMENT TASK CAN BE FOUND ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE UNDER THE
LEARNING AND TEACHING TAB
Submission Instructions
Submit the task by submitting to your teacher in your English lesson on each submission date.
cover sheet must be attached to the task.
Times New Roman 12 point font is to be used.
Penalty for non attendance on day of assessment or late submission
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the due date will immediately receive a 50%
mark penalty of the achieved mark pending Illness/Misadventure certification.
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the next day will receive a zero mark pending
Illness/Misadventure certification.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS TASK WILL NOT BE ASSESSED BY YOUR TEACHER UNLESS YOU
HAVE ASSESSED YOUR PERFORMANCE BY HIGHLIGHTING OR TICKING THE
APPROPRIATE BOXES ON THE ATTACHED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Outcomes being Assessed: 7, 11
7. A student adapts and synthesises a range of textual features to explore and communicate
information, ideas and values for a variety of purposes, audiences and contexts.
11. A student draws upon the imagination to transform experience and ideas into text demonstrating
control of language.
Student Confirmation
By submitting the task for marking, I acknowledge the following:
5. The work submitted is my own work and appropriate acknowledgement of all sources has been made.
6. I am aware that the work may be submitted to plagiarism detection processes for the purpose of
detecting possible plagiarism.
7. Where the work of others is used and not acknowledged, a finding of plagiarism will be made, a
Thursday detention issued and I will have to resubmit the task.
8. I have a copy of this assessment if the original is lost or stolen.
Student’s signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________
TASK DETAILS
4. Description of the Task
Part 1: Due Week 10, Term 4, 2015
For each of the quotes appearing below, extrapolate, in your own words, on the notion of discovery it
declares. Maximum length: 100 words per quote.
i. “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
― Marcel Proust
ii. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ― André
Gide
iii. “There is not a discovery in science, however revolutionary, however sparkling with insight, that
does not arise out of what went before.” ― Isaac Asimov
iv. “It's a fact—everyone is ignorant in some way or another. Ignorance is our deepest secret. And
it is one of the scariest things out there, because those of us who are most ignorant are also the
ones who often don't know it or don't want to admit it. Here is a quick test: If you have never
changed your mind about some fundamental tenet of your belief, if you have never questioned
the basics, and if you have no wish to do so, then you are likely ignorant. Before it is too late,
go out there and find someone who, in your opinion, believes, assumes, or considers certain
things very strongly and very differently from you, and just have a basic honest conversation.
v. It will do both of you good.” ― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration
vi. “The seeker embarks on a journey to find what he wants and discovers, along the way, what he
needs.” ― Wally Lamb, The Hour I First Believed
vii. “We are all humiliated by the sudden discovery of a fact which has existed very comfortably and
perhaps been staring at us in private while we have been making up our world entirely without
it.” ― George Eliot, Middlemarch
viii. “It's like looking through a microscope your whole life," he (Justin) said. "You miss the whole
picture. Sometimes you need to get lost in order to discover anything.” ― Katie Kacvinsky,
Awaken
ix. “I was a hugely unchaperoned reader, and I would wander into my local public library and there
sat the world, waiting for me to look at it, to find out about it, to discover who I might be inside
it." ― Patrick Ness
Part 2: Due Week 2, Term 1, 2016
You are asked to reflect on a key discovery in your life. You need to examine this personal discovery with reference
to relevant aspects of the AOS: Discovery overview represented in the infographic below (based on the AOS:
Discovery outline – BOSTES Stage 6 English Prescriptions). Length: 500 words.
Part 3: Due Week 4, Term 1, 2016
Locate a Discovery ORT (other related text) of your choosing.
a) Annotate the text to show your understanding of both its Discovery ideas and the text’s language
form and features.
b) Write a paragraph (maximum of 500 words) that examines the Discovery ideas it explores. You
must address:
the object of the discovery
the catalyst for the discovery
the effect, ramifications or implications of the discovery
the understanding of humans and the world we gain from examining this discovery
the links between this ORT and your prescribed text
5. Classroom Learning:
Students will be prepared to effectively complete this task through:
Learning to:
o identify and articulate how discovery concepts
are represented in various ways
o use appropriate terminology to show
understanding of key concepts and ideas
o analyse the form, structures and features of texts
used by composers to convey their ideas
o summarising and organising information
Learning about:
o how to respond to texts
o how composers can represent discovery ideas
o how the use of language techniques and devices
convey meaning
o effective communication of ideas
6. Glossary Terms
examine: enquire into
extrapolate: infer from what is known
language
features
The techniques, stylistic devices, symbolic patterns and conventions that shape meaning
in texts. These vary according to the particular mode or media of production and can
include written, spoken, non-verbal or visual communication of meaning
ORT: other related text
reflect: to think, ponder or consider
register: language appropriate to the purpose, audience and context
textual form the conventions specific to a particular type of text, often signalling content, purpose and
audience, for example letter form, drama script, blog.
Marking Criteria:
Note – this criteria applies to Part 1, 2 & 3
1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
ELEMENTARY
ACHIEVEMENT
SATISFACTORY
ACHIEVEMENT
SUBSTANTIAL
ACHIEVEMENT
HIGH
ACHIEVEMENT
EXCELLENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Demonstrates a some
knowledge and limited
understanding of the
concept of the discovery
Demonstrates a fair
knowledge and some
understanding of the
concept of the discovery
Demonstrates a
reasonable knowledge
and sound
understanding of the
concept of the discovery
Demonstrates a detailed
knowledge and strong
understanding of the
concept of the discovery
Demonstrates a detailed
knowledge and
perceptive
understanding of the
concept of the discovery
Communicates a limited
response to the question
with little or no
demonstration of
understanding of the
concept of discovery.
Communicates a
response to the question
with some
demonstration of
understanding of the
concept of discovery.
Communicates a
personal point of view
based on reasonable
interpretations of texts
which demonstrates
understanding of the
concept of discovery
Communicates a
sustained personal point
of view based on sound
interpretation and
analysis which
demonstrates
understanding of the
concept of discovery
Communicates a
sustained personal point
of view arising from
sophisticated
interpretation and
analysis which
demonstrates
understanding of the
concept of discovery
Demonstrates limited
control of language
appropriate to audience,
purpose and form
Demonstrates some
control of language
appropriate to audience,
purpose and form
Demonstrates a sound
control of language
appropriate to audience,
purpose and form
Demonstrates precision
and effective control of
language appropriate to
audience, purpose and
form
Demonstrates precision,
flair and sophisticated
control of language
appropriate to audience,
purpose and form
Student’s Name: ____________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ____________________________________
Assessment Task for Stage 6: HSC
Subject: English (Advanced)
Assessment
Task No. 3 Date:
Term 1, Week 7
Wednesday, 09/03/16 Weighting
15%
(5% Listening, 5%
Speaking, 5% Reading)
THIS ASSESSMENT TASK CAN BE FOUND ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE UNDER THE
LEARNING AND TEACHING TAB
Submission Instructions
Submit the task by digitally submitting your podcast during your lesson on the due date.
This cover sheet must be submitted on the due date.
Penalty for non attendance on day of assessment or late submission
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the due date will immediately receive a 50%
mark penalty of the achieved mark pending Illness/Misadventure certification.
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the next day will receive a zero mark pending
Illness/Misadventure certification.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS TASK WILL NOT BE ASSESSED BY YOUR TEACHER UNLESS YOU
HAVE ASSESSED YOUR PERFORMANCE BY HIGHLIGHTING OR TICKING THE
APPROPRIATE BOXES ON THE ATTACHED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Outcomes being Assessed:
1. A student explains and evaluates the effects of different contexts of responders and composers on texts.
2A. A student recognises different ways in which particular texts are valued.
6. A student engages with the details of text in order to respond critically and personally.
10. A student analyses and synthesises information and ideas into sustained and logical argument for a
range of purposes, audiences and contexts.
Student Confirmation
By submitting the task for marking, I acknowledge the following:
9. The work submitted is my own work and appropriate acknowledgement of all sources has been made.
10. I am aware that the work may be submitted to plagiarism detection processes for the purpose of
detecting possible plagiarism.
11. Where the work of others is used and not acknowledged, a finding of plagiarism will be made, a
Thursday detention issued and I will have to resubmit the task.
12. I have a copy of this assessment if the original is lost or stolen.
Student’s signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________
TASK DETAILS
7. Description of the Task
Part 1: Reading (5%)
Read Marjorie Perloft’s analysis of W.B. Yeats poem, ‘Easter 1916’ from The Oxford Handbook of British
and Irish War Poetry). Colour code the text using the analysis frames (subjective – structural – cultural –
critical)
Part 2: Listening (5%)
Listen to podcast ‘The Wild Swans of Coole’ – by Julian Girdham of St Columbus College, Dublin.
Transpose Girdham’s analysis into the relevant analysis framework tables
Part 3: Speaking (5%)
Using the reading and podcast as models, students create an analysis podcast. Your podcast is to be a
maximum of 10 minutes in duration and respond to the following question:
‘Analyse the features of Yeat’s poetry that contribute to the textual integrity and enduring value of his
work.’
In your podcast you should consider the construction, content and language of Yeat’s poetry as well as
how his poetry has been received and valued in a variety of historical and other contexts. At least TWO
poems are to be discussed in detail to support your ideas. One poem must be Easter 1916 and the other a
prescribed Yeat’s poem of your choice.
8. Classroom Learning:
Students will be prepared to effectively complete this task through:
Learning to:
o describe and analyse the ways that language
forms and features, and structures of texts shape
the responses to the text
o compare responses to the text in its different
contexts; use individual and collaborative
processes to generate, clarify, organise, refine
and present ideas
o describe and explain the conventions and the
effects of textual forms
o articulate the ways they approach texts
o recognise the different perspectives and values
of texts across varying times and contexts.
Learning about:
o engaging with a wide range of texts in personal,
social, historical, cultural and workplace
contexts
o connections between life experience and
imagined experience
9. Glossary Terms
analysis Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications
context The range of personal, social, historical, cultural and workplace conditions in which a text
is responded to and composed.
language
features
The techniques, stylistic devices, symbolic patterns and conventions that shape meaning
in texts. These vary according to the particular mode or media of production and can
include written, spoken, non-verbal or visual communication of meaning
podcast audio/digital recording for broadcast to others
prescribed
poem
poems by W.B. Yeats set by the Board of Studies - ‘When You Are Old’, ‘The Wild
Swans at Coole’, ‘An Irish Airman Foresees his Death’, ‘Easter 1916’, ‘The Second
Coming’, ‘Leda and the Swan’, ‘Among School Children’
register: language appropriate to the purpose, audience and context
textual form the conventions specific to a particular type of text, often signalling content, purpose and
audience, for example letter form, drama script, blog.
textual
integrity
the unity of a text; its coherent use of form and language to produce an integrated whole
in terms of meaning and value
Marking Criteria:
Through the completion of this assessment task, you have demonstrated the ability to
1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
ELEMENTARY
ACHIEVEMENT
SATISFACTORY
ACHIEVEMENT
SUBSTANTIAL
ACHIEVEMENT
HIGH
ACHIEVEMENT
EXCELLENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Attempt to explore aspects
of Yeat’s poems through an
elementary knowledge of
the texts
Describe the construction,
content and/or language of
Yeat’s poems
Explore how the
construction, content and
language of Yeat’s poems
contribute to their success
Explore effectively how the
construction, content and
language of Yeat’s poems
contribute to the textual
integrity and enduring
value of the text
Explore skilfully how the
construction, content and
language of Yeat’s poems
contribute to the textual
integrity and enduring
value of the text
Make limited reference to
the text
Describe aspects of the text Demonstrate an
understanding of context,
language, form and ideas
with some relevant textual
references
Demonstrate an informed
understanding of context,
language, form and ideas
using relevant and detailed
textual references
Demonstrate a well-
informed understanding of
context, language, form
and ideas using well
selected and detailed
textual references
Attemps to compose a
response to the question
Compose a limited response Compose a sound argument
using language appropriate
to audience, purpose and
form
Compose an effective
argument using language
appropriate to audience,
purpose and form
Compose a thoughtful
argument using language
appropriate to audience,
purpose and form
Verbally communicate
ideas
Verbally communicate
information by reading a
response
Verbally communicate
information through uneven
delivery with inconsistent
attention to expression,
voice modulation and pace
Verbally communicate
information in a rehearsed
and effective delivery
through suitable expression,
voice modulation and pace
to engage listeners
Verbally communicate
information in a well-
rehearsed and highly
effective delivery that is
clear and intelligible
through suitable expression
and voice modulation and
pace to engage listeners
Student’s Name: ____________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ____________________________________
Assessment Task for Stage 6: HSC
Subject: English (Advanced)
Assessment
Task No. 5 Date:
Term 2, Week 4
Friday, 20/05/16 Weighting
15%
(5% Listening, 5%
Speaking, 5% Reading)
THIS ASSESSMENT TASK CAN BE FOUND ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE UNDER THE
LEARNING AND TEACHING TAB
Submission Instructions
Submit the task by digitally submitting your podcast during your lesson on the due date.
This cover sheet must be submitted on the due date.
Penalty for non attendance on day of assessment or late submission
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the due date will immediately receive a 50%
mark penalty of the achieved mark pending Illness/Misadventure certification.
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the next day will receive a zero mark pending
Illness/Misadventure certification.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS TASK WILL NOT BE ASSESSED BY YOUR TEACHER UNLESS YOU
HAVE ASSESSED YOUR PERFORMANCE BY HIGHLIGHTING OR TICKING THE
APPROPRIATE BOXES ON THE ATTACHED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Outcomes being Assessed:
2. A student explains relationships among texts.
5. A student explains and evaluates the effects of textual forms, technologies and their media of
production on meaning.
6. A student engages with the details of text in order to respond critically and personally.
8. A student articulates and represents own ideas in critical, interpretive and imaginative texts from a
range of perspectives.
Student Confirmation
By submitting the task for marking, I acknowledge the following:
13. The work submitted is my own work and appropriate acknowledgement of all sources has been made.
14. I am aware that the work may be submitted to plagiarism detection processes for the purpose of
detecting possible plagiarism.
15. Where the work of others is used and not acknowledged, a finding of plagiarism will be made, a
Thursday detention issued and I will have to resubmit the task.
16. I have a copy of this assessment if the original is lost or stolen.
Student’s signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________
TASK DETAILS
10. Description of the Task
Part 1: Listening (5%)
Listen to Emma Smith’s podcast on ‘Richard III’ from The University of Oxford and make notes on
contextual influences.
Part 2: Reading (5%)
Read ‘Looking for Richard in Looking for Richard: Al Pacino Appropriates the Bard and Flogs Him Back
to the Brits’ - Kim Fedderson & J.M. Richardson and highlight relevant sections addressing contextual
influences.
Part 3: Speaking (5%)
In the form of either a podcast or vodcast (maximum of 10 minutes in duration), students to create a
comparative review of the prescribed texts in response to the question:
In what ways does a comparative study accentuate the distinctive contexts of King Richard III and Looking
for Richard?
11. Classroom Learning:
Students will be prepared to effectively complete this task through:
Learning to:
o describe and analyse the ways that language
forms and features, and structures of texts shape
the responses to the text
o compare texts in respect of the effect of their
context, purpose and audience and how this
shapes meaning
o use individual and collaborative processes to
generate, clarify, organise, refine and present
ideas
o describe and explain the conventions and the
effects of textual forms
o articulate the ways they approach texts
o recognise the different perspectives and values
of texts across varying times and contexts.
Learning about:
o engaging with a wide range of texts in personal,
social, historical, cultural and workplace context
o the ways in which different social, cultural and
historical contexts can influence composers and
their texts
o connections between life experience and
imagined experience
12. Glossary Terms
analysis Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications
context The range of personal, social, historical, cultural and workplace conditions in which a text
is responded to and composed.
language
features
The techniques, stylistic devices, symbolic patterns and conventions that shape meaning
in texts. These vary according to the particular mode or media of production and can
include written, spoken, non-verbal or visual communication of meaning
podcast audio/digital recording for broadcast to others
register: language appropriate to the purpose, audience and context
textual form the conventions specific to a particular type of text, often signalling content, purpose and
audience, for example letter form, drama script, blog.
textual
integrity
the unity of a text; its coherent use of form and language to produce an integrated whole
in terms of meaning and value
vodcast video recording for broadcast to others
Marking Criteria:
Through the completion of this assessment task, you have demonstrated the ability to
1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
ELEMENTARY
ACHIEVEMENT
SATISFACTORY
ACHIEVEMENT
SUBSTANTIAL
ACHIEVEMENT
HIGH
ACHIEVEMENT
EXCELLENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Describe aspects of the
texts using elementary
knowledge
Explain some aspects of the
connections between the
prescribed texts
Argue soundly the ways in
which a comparative study
accentuates the distinctive
contexts of the prescribed
texts
Argue effectively the ways
in which a comparative
study accentuates the
distinctive contexts of the
prescribed texts
Argue skilfully the ways in
which a comparative study
accentuates the distinctive
contexts of the prescribed
texts
May describe aspects of
texts and/or contexts
Demonstrate limited
understanding of the
relationship between texts
and contexts
Demonstrate an
understanding of some
aspects of the relationship
between texts and contexts
using relevant textual
references
Demonstrate effectively an
understanding of the
relationship between texts
and contexts using detailed
text references
Demonstrate skilfully an
understanding of the
relationship between texts
and contexts using well-
selected and detailed
textual references
Attempt to compose a
response to the question
Composes a limited
response
Compose a sound response
using language appropriate
to audience, purpose and
form
Compose an effective
response using language
appropriate to audience,
purpose and form
Compose a perceptive
response using language
appropriate to audience,
purpose and form
Verbally communicate
ideas
Verbally communicate
information by reading a
response
Verbally communicate
information through uneven
delivery with inconsistent
attention to expression,
voice modulation and pace
Verbally communicate
information in a rehearsed
and effective delivery
through suitable expression,
voice modulation and pace
to engage listeners
Verbally communicate
information in a well-
rehearsed and highly
effective delivery that is
clear and intelligible
through suitable expression
and voice modulation and
pace to engage listeners
Student’s Name: ____________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ____________________________________
Assessment Task for Stage 6: HSC
Subject: English (Advanced)
Assessment
Task No. 6 Date:
Term 3, Week 1
Thursday, 21/07/16 Weighting
15%
(5% Listening, 5%
Speaking, 5% Writing)
THIS ASSESSMENT TASK CAN BE FOUND ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE UNDER THE
LEARNING AND TEACHING TAB
Submission Instructions
Submit the task by digitally submitting your podcast and handing your written component to your
teacher during your lesson on the due date.
This cover sheet must be submitted on the due date.
Penalty for non attendance on day of assessment or late submission
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the due date will immediately receive a 50%
mark penalty of the achieved mark pending Illness/Misadventure certification.
o Assessments submitted after 9.00 a.m. on the next day will receive a zero mark pending
Illness/Misadventure certification.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS TASK WILL NOT BE ASSESSED BY YOUR TEACHER UNLESS YOU
HAVE ASSESSED YOUR PERFORMANCE BY HIGHLIGHTING OR TICKING THE
APPROPRIATE BOXES ON THE ATTACHED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Outcomes being Assessed:
1. A student explains and evaluates the effects of different contexts of responders and composers on texts.
3. A student develops language relevant to the study of English.
4. A student explains and analyses the ways in which language forms and features, and structures of texts
shape meaning and influence responses.
10. A student analyses and synthesises information and ideas into sustained and logical argument for a
range of purposes, audiences and contexts.
Student Confirmation
By submitting the task for marking, I acknowledge the following:
17. The work submitted is my own work and appropriate acknowledgement of all sources has been made.
18. I am aware that the work may be submitted to plagiarism detection processes for the purpose of
detecting possible plagiarism.
19. Where the work of others is used and not acknowledged, a finding of plagiarism will be made, a
Thursday detention issued and I will have to resubmit the task.
20. I have a copy of this assessment if the original is lost or stolen.
Student’s signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________
TASK DETAILS
13. Description of the Task
Part 1: Listening (5%)
Listen to ‘The Art of Travel’ video by Alain De Botton. Summary of its key ideas to be recorded with
specific links to the module outline.
Part 2: Writing (5%)
Students to explore and evaluate the representation of people and landscapes in an artwork or poem of their
choosing in the style of De Botton’s writing in ‘The Art of Travel’. Word length: 600-800 words.
Part 3: Speaking (5%)
Students to record a podcast in which they represent their own personal experience of a particular
landscape and how this exemplifies the importance of relationships with place. (Maximum of 10 minutes
in duration)
14. Classroom Learning:
Students will be prepared to effectively complete this task through:
Learning to:
o describe and analyse the ways that language
forms and features, and structures of texts shape
the responses to the text
o explore and evaluate representations of people
and landscapes
o use individual and collaborative processes to
generate, clarify, organise, refine and present
ideas
o describe and explain the conventions and the
effects of textual forms
o articulate the ways they approach texts
o recognise the different perspectives and values
of texts across varying times and contexts.
Learning about:
o representation of ideas
o engaging with a wide range of texts in personal,
social, historical, cultural and workplace context
o the ways in which different social, cultural and
historical contexts can influence composers and
their texts
o connections between life experience and
imagined experience
15. Glossary Terms
analysis: Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications
context: The range of personal, social, historical, cultural and workplace conditions in which a text
is responded to and composed.
evaluate: Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
explore: to look into closely; scrutinize; examine
language
features:
The techniques, stylistic devices, symbolic patterns and conventions that shape meaning
in texts. These vary according to the particular mode or media of production and can
include written, spoken, non-verbal or visual communication of meaning
podcast audio/digital recording for broadcast to others
register: language appropriate to the purpose, audience and context
textual form: the conventions specific to a particular type of text, often signalling content, purpose and
audience, for example letter form, drama script, blog.
textual
integrity:
the unity of a text; its coherent use of form and language to produce an integrated whole
in terms of meaning and value
Marking Criteria:
Through the completion of this assessment task, you have demonstrated the ability to
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Wri
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Describd aspects of people
and/or landscapes in an artwork
or poem.
Explain some aspects of people
and/or landscapes an artwork or
poem
Evaluate or explain the
relationship between people
and landscapes in an artwork or
poem in the style of De Botton
Skilfully evaluate the
relationship between people
and landscapes in an artwork or
poem in the style of De Botton
Insightfully and skilfully
evaluate the relationship
between people and landscapes
in an artwork or poem in the
style of De Botton
Attempt to compose a response
to the question
Compose a limited response Compose a sound response
using language appropriate to
audience, purpose and form
Compose an effective response
using language appropriate to
audience, purpose and form
Compose a perceptive response
using language appropriate to
audience, purpose and form
Sp
eak
ing
May describe aspects of people
and/or landscapes
Represent a limited
understanding of the
relationship between texts and
contexts
Represent an understanding of
the relationship between people
and landscapes
Skilfully represent an
understanding of the
relationship between people
and landscapes
Insightfully and skilfully
represent an understanding of
the relationship between people
and landscapes
Verbally communicate ideas
Verbally communicate
information by reading a
response
Verbally communicate
information through uneven
delivery with inconsistent
attention to expression, voice
modulation and pace
Verbally communicate
information in a rehearsed and
effective delivery through
suitable expression, voice
modulation and pace to engage
listeners
Verbally communicate
information in a well-rehearsed
and highly effective delivery
that is clear and intelligible
through suitable expression and
voice modulation and pace to
engage listeners