Subject: English Course: Advanced

Coordinating Teacher: Ms Lia Total weighting: 15%

Topic: Module A Elective 2: Texts in Time Course Component(s): Reading (5%),

Prescribed Texts: Blade Runner and Frankenstein Listening (5%), Speaking (5%)

Date Assigned: Monday, 20th February 2012 Date Due: Monday, 12th March 2012

Task Outline: You will watch a scene from the film Blade Runner and receive an excerpt from Frankenstein in class on the Monday, 27th February 2012.

You must use this scene and excerpt as the starting point for an examination of the following question:

How has your understanding of each of your set texts been developed and shaped by a comparison of the contexts of each text?

You are required to respond in the form of a digital voice recording. Your recording should be a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 7 minutes. Your submission must be handed in on a USB on the due date.

Outcomes:

1. A student explains and evaluates the effects of different contexts of responders and composers on texts.

2. A student demonstrates understanding of the relationship between composer, responder, text and context

2A. A student recognises different ways in which particular texts are valued.

3. A student develops language relevant to the study of English.

9. A student evaluates the effectiveness of a range of processes and technologies for various learning purposes including the investigation and organisation of information and ideas.

Criteria:

You will be assessed on your ability to:

-  demonstrate an informed understanding of the ideas expressed in text

-  demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between texts and contexts using well-selected and detailed textual references

-  organise, develop and express ideas using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form

Note: Late submission penalties will apply as per conditions outlined in your assessment manual.

______ Coordinating Teacher Head Teacher

HSC Course: Module A: Elective 2: Texts in Time

Student:

Time:

Criteria:

-  demonstrate an informed understanding of the ideas expressed in text

-  demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between texts and contexts using well-selected and detailed textual references

-  organise, develop and express ideas using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form

Sophisticated evaluation of the ideas expressed in text
Demonstrates skilfully an understanding of the relationships between texts and contexts using well-selected and detailed textual references
Composes a perceptive response using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form / 13-15
Sound evaluation of the ideas expressed in text
Demonstrates effectively an understanding of the relationships between texts and contexts using detailed textual references
Composes an effective response using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form / 10-12
Evaluation of the ideas expressed in text
Demonstrates an understanding of some aspects of the relationships between texts and contexts using relevant textual references
Composes a sound response using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form / 7-9
Evaluates some of the ideas expressed in text
Demonstrates an understanding of some aspects of the relationships between texts and contexts using relevant textual references
Composes a response using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form / 4-6
Describes aspects of the texts using elementary knowledge
May attempt to describe aspects of texts and contexts
Attempts to compose a response to the question / 1-3

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